Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Assistant Systems Officer

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Job summary

Do you have:

  • Previous experience of working on a Helpdesk or in a Customer Service setting?
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously?
  • Problem solving skills?
  • A keen eye for attention to deal?

If so, we have an ideal opportunity for you as an Assistant Systems Officer (ASO) within the GMMH Systems Team.

As an ASO, you will be the first point of contact for users of our systems.

We, in turn, are able to provide you with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the systems used within the Trust from a System Administrator perspective, including opportunities for undertaking system administration, configuration, User Acceptance Testing, End-user support as well as supporting any ongoing IM&T projects. The team is currently involved in a number of projects which include the transfer of Services from other Health providers, implementation of other linked systems and this position will give you the opportunity to gain valuable insight and possible experience/involvement in the management of highly complex IM&T transformation project work.

The ability to manage your time effectively is paramount with this position, enabling you to manage multiple competing demands on your time.

You do not require experience in the use of our current systems as full training will be provided as part of your induction, though previous experience of working with any type of electronic system would be beneficial.

Interviews will take the form of an "Assessment Day"

Main duties of the job

As an active member of the team the post-holder will; (a) maintain Business System Administration forthe live operation of systems; (b) produce routine operational guidance and support for system users,including system support; (c) assist on projects relating to the support and development of theinformation systems, (d) contribute to the continuing development of systems and the realisation of thebenefits of the systems.

The postholder will also be required to support the provision and management of training sessionsacross the organisation as well as providing a support service to queries in relation to the systems managed.

Members of the Systems Team must be prepared, and have the ability, to act as change agents andchampions of the system, and to encourage and support Trust staff with electronic recording.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-6782604

Job locations

Prestwich

Bury Old Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

  • Staff benefits

    Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

    27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

    Excellent pension

    Cycle to work scheme

    Salary sacrifice car scheme

    Wellbeing programme

    Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

  • Staff benefits

    Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

    27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

    Excellent pension

    Cycle to work scheme

    Salary sacrifice car scheme

    Wellbeing programme

    Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Customer Services Experience
  • Operational/administrative use of electronic systems
  • High level use of computer packages and use of information technology

Desirable

  • Experience working in a helpdesk environment providing front line support to customers

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft applications

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Information Governance principles

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Effective problem solving and ability to take on ad-hoc issues
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to communicate well at all levels
  • Ability to use appropriate initiative, prioritise workload and manage competing demands
  • Ability to disseminate complex information
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Customer Services Experience
  • Operational/administrative use of electronic systems
  • High level use of computer packages and use of information technology

Desirable

  • Experience working in a helpdesk environment providing front line support to customers

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft applications

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Information Governance principles

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Effective problem solving and ability to take on ad-hoc issues
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to communicate well at all levels
  • Ability to use appropriate initiative, prioritise workload and manage competing demands
  • Ability to disseminate complex 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).

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

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Prestwich

Bury Old Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Prestwich

Bury Old Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

System Manager

Lynne Earnshaw

lynne.earnshaw@gmmh.nhs.uk

01619384522

Details

Date posted

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-6782604

Job locations

Prestwich

Bury Old Road

Prestwich

M25 3BL


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