Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Desktop Engineer

The closing date is 18 July 2025

Job summary

IT Support Engineers are responsible for the provision of expert advice across a range of information technology areas such as application, training, and hardware support.

Using a recognised IT Service Management system, support training and advice is delivered in accordance with the Trusts published service level agreements, information policies and good practice.

You will demonstrate the ability to comprehensively support mainstream applications and show the ability to investigate, assess, research, test and resolve complex issues on a variety of systems and hardware.

The role requires a good understanding and application of customer service throughout the lifecycle of requests. The Hornbill Enterprise Service Management system is the single source of records and updates for the users of our service.

Supporting the Trusts end user equipment which includes but is not limited to desktop equipment, printers, scanners, mobile devices. Some of these devices are used by clinicians and therefore require a fast response/fix rate in accordance with the Trusts agreed SLAs.

Main duties of the job

When updating requests, you are expected to follow the processes configured in the system while providing meaningful updates mindful that the data held in the system is viewable by the requesting user.

Engineers will be expected to be involved in all work relating to Windows operating system readiness and upgrades from reporting to implementation. This will involve liaising with suppliers who provide technical solutions to the Trust, reporting using tools such as SCCM. Installing hardware and testing systems. Developing standard operating procedures and proposing/implementing processes. Subsequently there is a requirement for communication and documentation skills, you will be expected to process confidential data, use remote support applications and work within Trust Information security policies.

Fully understand and advocate the use of ITIL principles such as Change Management, Incident Management, Demand Management, Problem Management Service Catalogue Management and Service Level Agreement Management in accordance to the local policies and procedures.

Responsible for ensuring that the team adhere to security measures in respect of IT equipment for the protection of the Trust IT service from hackers, computer viruses and any other such assaults.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0504

Job locations

MSE

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Desktop Engineer role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Desktop Engineer role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Computer Science degree qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and expertise gained through experience.
  • 2x MTA qualification (Microsoft Certified Professional level and proven experience of applying these qualifications)

Desirable

  • ITIL V4 Foundation
  • English GCSE Pass

Other

Essential

  • Driving Licence
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Computer Science degree qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and expertise gained through experience.
  • 2x MTA qualification (Microsoft Certified Professional level and proven experience of applying these qualifications)

Desirable

  • ITIL V4 Foundation
  • English GCSE Pass

Other

Essential

  • Driving Licence

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

MSE

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Michaela Baker

michaela.baker2@nhs.net

07939105951

Details

Date posted

11 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0504

Job locations

MSE

Southend on Sea

SS2 6GE


Supporting documents

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