IT Infrastructure Specialist

Job summary

Implement, manage and support the organisation's data network and computer systems, ensuring standards of performance and security aremaintained.

This includes: successfully resolving IT support calls in a timely and efficient manner; performing installations, configurations, relocations anddecommissioning of computer hardware and software; fault-finding and rectifying problems; escalating issues as appropriate; promoting goodpractice in the use of hardware and software and IT security; diagnosing complex integrated service issues; providing specialist knowledge andguidance on technical aspects of systems/services; acting as a local expert / reference point.

Ensure standards of performance and security are maintained. Support the delivery of health care, and for the service to become associated with efficiency

As a senior role within the team we are looking for someone with experience of implementing/managing Microsoft Server environments, both on premises and cloud, VMWare, Veeam, Citrix VDI, SAN Storage.

The post holder will be required to work from the Harrogate District Hospital site and will be added to the departments on call rota providing cover out of hours.

Main duties of the job

Provide future technical direction and solution design across core technologies underpinning the clinical applications specialising in the IT Infrastructure, Servers, Networking & Telecom including Cloud based services.

Take the lead on Infrastructure and IT elements of Digital projects working directly with the project managers, manage the implementation activities of their own Infrastructure projects.

Analyse, investigate and diagnose complex facts and situations when dealing with strategic or operational issues to resolve the issues in a timely manner as part of the 3rd line support service

Proactively manage and support the end to end IT infrastructure across the organisation to ensure it is reliable, available and performs as agreed to service levels and targets

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

Employer's website

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

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