Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

HCT Systems Support Officer

The closing date is 02 April 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Digital First team and the HCT Systems Support Helpdesk. You'll be part of a small, friendly team, working together to make sure our colleagues receive the best possible support whenever they have questions or need assistance.

In this role, you'll be the first point of contact for users of our national application systems, helping to resolve any issues they may have and making sure everything is logged correctly. You'll play an important role in keeping patient records accurate by investigating and resolving any data discrepancies.

Main duties of the job

The role will include:

o To provide front-line support to users of national Application Systems by resolving user issues and to record enquiries on Helpdesk software.

o To investigate and analyse data discrepancies on patient records.

o To provide systems administration support for Community and Child Health national Application Systems used within Hertfordshire (currently SystmOne but further may follow)

o To assist the Training Team with the production, collation and distribution of training materials.

o Provide general administrative support to the Community Information Team including Data Quality reports.

About us

You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-workYou need to apply before the interview takes place.

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

812-26-LL-DF-SSO-1

Job locations

Howard Court

Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 1BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

As outlined above, communication is key in this role, with regular interaction across teams and users. Youll need to explain things clearly and provide support. Being organised helps manage tasks and priorities, while flexibility is important as things can change. Please see the job description for more details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As outlined above, communication is key in this role, with regular interaction across teams and users. Youll need to explain things clearly and provide support. Being organised helps manage tasks and priorities, while flexibility is important as things can change. Please see the job description for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Good general level of education
  • Advanced level usage of Microsoft Office Suite esp. Word, Excel

Desirable

  • Computer qualification (ECDL)

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • SystmOne knowledge essential and history of use
  • Experience working in a telephone support or customer service environment Office
  • Knowledge of Data Protection Act/Freedom of Information Act
  • Good general knowledge of Databases/Database administration
  • Knowledge and experience of governance systems and processes.

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS with Clinical Services

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to monitor own workload and prioritise if necessary
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including presentation skills.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organisation
  • Initiative & Problem Solving: Self-motivated.

Personal qualities

Essential

  • To be a team player who is self motivated and enthusiastic.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure, even in challenging situations.
  • Flexible approach to working.

Other requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
  • Eligible to live and work in the UK
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Good general level of education
  • Advanced level usage of Microsoft Office Suite esp. Word, Excel

Desirable

  • Computer qualification (ECDL)

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • SystmOne knowledge essential and history of use
  • Experience working in a telephone support or customer service environment Office
  • Knowledge of Data Protection Act/Freedom of Information Act
  • Good general knowledge of Databases/Database administration
  • Knowledge and experience of governance systems and processes.

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS with Clinical Services

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to monitor own workload and prioritise if necessary
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including presentation skills.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organisation
  • Initiative & Problem Solving: Self-motivated.

Personal qualities

Essential

  • To be a team player who is self motivated and enthusiastic.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure, even in challenging situations.
  • Flexible approach to working.

Other requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
  • Eligible to live and work in the UK

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

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Howard Court

Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 1BW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Howard Court

Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 1BW


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HCT Systems Support Manager

Lisa Last

lisalast1@nhs.net

07957628798

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

812-26-LL-DF-SSO-1

Job locations

Howard Court

Tewin Road

Welwyn Garden City

AL7 1BW


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