IT Technician (Band 3 to 4)

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

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Job summary

IT Technician NHS Band 3 to 4 - Full timeWe are looking for an interested in IT, enthusiastic, self-driven, IT Technician.

You will be based in the Health Informatics Department (IT) at Chestnut View, Woodfield Park, Doncaster. You will be required to travel throughout the Trust supported area's including to Rotherham, Doncaster and Scunthorpe.You will work closely with the Field Support Manager, Service Desk Manager and Technical Support Officers providing 1st and 2nd tier technical support which will involve updating and managing incidents and service requests within the IT Service Desk, Field Service, IT Clinics, Smartphone VOIP Clinic and Installation teams.

There are several teams which you rotate on a rota these include, Service Desk, IT Laptop Clinic, Smartphone VOIP Clinic, Installation Team and Field Service Teams.

We support a large range of endpoint devices (desktop & laptops) including printers, smartphones VOIP phones and tablets. Across NHS departments including GP (General Practitioner) Surgeries in the Doncaster area.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the Field Support Manager, Service Desk Manager and Technical Support Officers providing 1st and 2nd tier technical support which will involve updating and managing incidents within the IT Service Desk, Field, IT Clinics and Installation teams.

When on the Service Desk the post holder will be responsible for taking telephone support calls from users and resolving issues where possible remotely. The post holder(s) will be responsible for investigating reported faults, maintaining communications and liaising with users to effect appropriate repairs and achieving a satisfactory conclusion to faults within designated timescales and quality of service standards. The post holder(s) are also required to analyse IT problems and design, test, document and implement appropriate solutions.

The successful applicant will have will have the ability to deliver high quality IT Support with an excellent knowledge of endpoint operating systems and software with the confidence and ability to effectively communicate complex information to users at all levels of the hierarchy and with differing skill sets.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0365

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital

Chestnut View

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (Grades A - C) or equivalent
  • NVQ II in Information Technology or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

  • ITIL Foundation Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate demonstrable experience working in an IT Infrastructure environment
  • Experience of working in either a ServiceDesk environment or an IT support environment
  • Customer Care experience

Desirable

  • Understanding the culture of the NHS
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (Grades A - C) or equivalent
  • NVQ II in Information Technology or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

  • ITIL Foundation Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate demonstrable experience working in an IT Infrastructure environment
  • Experience of working in either a ServiceDesk environment or an IT support environment
  • Customer Care experience

Desirable

  • Understanding the culture of the NHS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Chestnut View

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Tickhill Road Hospital

Chestnut View

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

IT Field Support Manager

Mr Gary Holt

gary.holt@nhs.net

07887591414

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0365

Job locations

Tickhill Road Hospital

Chestnut View

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


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