Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

IT Technician

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Job summary

The post holder will work as part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Digital Department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and flexible individual to join the Technical Support Team. Candidates must have proven technical support experience and have relevant experience in an IT support role or equivalent.

Also having a solid knowledge of IT Applications such as Windows 10, 11, Office, general desktop applications and operation. Thorough specialist working knowledge of IT hardware fault analysis, diagnostics and resolution including experience of supporting mobile devices.

You will be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, be able to problem solve and manage your own time well.

Candidates must have a strong customer focused approach, good communication and interpersonal skills as well as having experience of dealing with customers over the telephone or in person with an ability to work under pressure

Main duties of the job

Assist the IT Service Desk & IT Technician Team Leaders to proactively review the Incident data and assist in the necessary action where needed to meet the KPI's.

Provide technical support over the phone in relation to desktop and software issues. Working with the user, in a multi organisational service ensuring users receive a prompt and responsive service.

Provide Statistical Analysis & Reports for the IT Service.

The post holder will be required to analyse, interpret and compare complex options in relation to, IT service management across the organisation's business, facts or situations for dissemination to a range of audiences.

To undertake other specific specialist projects as identified by the Digital Technical Services Manager and other Senior Managers.

The post holder will be required to assist the IT Service Management Team in managing the Service Level Requirements and Service Acceptance Criteria for internal teams.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2458-SK

Job locations

Sceptre point

Preston

PR5 6AW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge & experience
  • Relevant IT qualification e.g. Microsoft Certification, IT Hardware Vendor and ITIL Foundation or working towards ITIL Qualification essential

Knowledge

Essential

  • Thorough specialist working knowledge of IT hardware and software in a support context
  • Extensive knowledge of using, installing and supporting Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of NHS clinical systems and IT support of those systems

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing at desk IT support, installation and configuration services
  • Experience of advising users on use of IT including changing working practices and supporting business functions
  • Experience of working in a ITIL driven environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in relevant subject or equivalent knowledge & experience
  • Relevant IT qualification e.g. Microsoft Certification, IT Hardware Vendor and ITIL Foundation or working towards ITIL Qualification essential

Knowledge

Essential

  • Thorough specialist working knowledge of IT hardware and software in a support context
  • Extensive knowledge of using, installing and supporting Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of NHS clinical systems and IT support of those systems

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing at desk IT support, installation and configuration services
  • Experience of advising users on use of IT including changing working practices and supporting business functions
  • Experience of working in a ITIL driven environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sceptre point

Preston

PR5 6AW


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sceptre point

Preston

PR5 6AW


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Ian Dickinson

Ian.Dickinson@lscft.nhs.uk

01772695316

Details

Date posted

09 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2458-SK

Job locations

Sceptre point

Preston

PR5 6AW


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