Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 20 MONTHS (Fixed-term until 31st of March 2026) DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified, experienced, and self-motivated Senior Voice and Data Engineer to be based at either of the following BCUHB sites: Bangor/Abergele/Wrexham.
Working as a member of the Voice and Data team within the ICT department, specifically the ePMA project, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, installation, and on-going operational management and support of the Health Board's voice and data infrastructures.
Main duties of the job
Ideally, the post holder should have a relevant degree/HND and/or extensive equivalent experience of one or more of the following:
- Data Networking Technologies (including LAN and WAN)
- Network Protocols (TCP/IP and Ethernet)
- Voice and Video Communication Technologies
- Network Security Technologies (including Firewall and Intrusion Prevention Systems)
- Wireless Networking Technologies
Additionally the post holder should have excellent trouble shooting and interpersonal skills as they will be required to provide specialist technical 3rd line support to departmental colleagues and 3rd party providers.
The post holder may be asked to work across all BCUHB sites and locations, therefore the ability to access transport (public and/or private) to travel off site is essential.
If you are interested in applying for this position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised higher education qualification in a computing or related discipline e.g. 1st Degree, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience working at a Senior/Specialist Engineers level
- Recognised Industry qualification e.g Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
Desirable
- Other industry qualifications (e.g. CCNP Security, CCNP Data Centre)
- Formal project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2).
- ICT service qualifications (e.g. ITIL).
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Senior/Specialist Engineer in Data networking and telecommunications/telephony systems. Experience of supporting complex Data and Voice infrastructures to an advanced level.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of data networking and telecommunications/telephony technologies, methods, and principles to an advanced level.
- Experience of co-ordinating, and contributing to ICT projects.
- Significant experience working in an operational and service environment in a large corporate environment.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of data networking and telecommunications/telephony technologies, methods, and principles to an advanced level.
Desirable
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Experience of project management and systems development.
- Experience in ICT infrastructure strategy and planning.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex ideas effectively at all levels.
- Ability to write and maintain highly complex technical reports, operational procedures and system documentation sets in an accurate, concise and clear manner.
- Ability to analyse complex and multi-stranded technical problems that may have no precedent, in order to initiate the most appropriate corrective action.
- Must have advanced IT/Keyboard skills demonstrable across Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
- Ability to direct and conduct research into ICT issues, systems and products as required.
- Ability to assimilate highly complex information over a range of technical specialities.
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritise, and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Desirable
- Ability to initiate and respond positively to change, and the ability to learn from experience.
- Ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Local and wide area networking topologies and theory. Cisco IOS, Microsoft OS.
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Network device technologies and configuration (e.g. switch, bridge, router).
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Ethernet networking standards and network data protocols (e.g. TCP/IP).
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Voice communications technologies.
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Network security systems and procedures.
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Wireless data communications technologies.
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Data Centre technologies
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of NHS Wales and LHB information and communications technology standards and requirements.
Desirable
- Knowledge of both local and national NHS ICT developments and strategies.
- Full knowledge of NHS IT security policies and procedures.
- Good knowledge of organisations goals and objectives.
Other
Essential
- To lead by good example, and possess a high level of self-motivation.
- Demonstrates keen attention to detail.
- Committed to a culture of continuous improvement and development - underpinned by open communications and collaboration.
- Excellent customer service orientation.
- Will be required to work unsociable hours as necessary, in order to minimise system unavailability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised higher education qualification in a computing or related discipline e.g. 1st Degree, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience working at a Senior/Specialist Engineers level
- Recognised Industry qualification e.g Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development.
Desirable
- Other industry qualifications (e.g. CCNP Security, CCNP Data Centre)
- Formal project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2).
- ICT service qualifications (e.g. ITIL).
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Senior/Specialist Engineer in Data networking and telecommunications/telephony systems. Experience of supporting complex Data and Voice infrastructures to an advanced level.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of data networking and telecommunications/telephony technologies, methods, and principles to an advanced level.
- Experience of co-ordinating, and contributing to ICT projects.
- Significant experience working in an operational and service environment in a large corporate environment.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of data networking and telecommunications/telephony technologies, methods, and principles to an advanced level.
Desirable
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Experience of project management and systems development.
- Experience in ICT infrastructure strategy and planning.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate highly complex ideas effectively at all levels.
- Ability to write and maintain highly complex technical reports, operational procedures and system documentation sets in an accurate, concise and clear manner.
- Ability to analyse complex and multi-stranded technical problems that may have no precedent, in order to initiate the most appropriate corrective action.
- Must have advanced IT/Keyboard skills demonstrable across Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
- Ability to direct and conduct research into ICT issues, systems and products as required.
- Ability to assimilate highly complex information over a range of technical specialities.
- Ability to effectively plan, prioritise, and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Desirable
- Ability to initiate and respond positively to change, and the ability to learn from experience.
- Ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Local and wide area networking topologies and theory. Cisco IOS, Microsoft OS.
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Network device technologies and configuration (e.g. switch, bridge, router).
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Ethernet networking standards and network data protocols (e.g. TCP/IP).
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Voice communications technologies.
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Network security systems and procedures.
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Wireless data communications technologies.
- Possesses a highly developed and specialist knowledge gained by experience and training in Data Centre technologies
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of NHS Wales and LHB information and communications technology standards and requirements.
Desirable
- Knowledge of both local and national NHS ICT developments and strategies.
- Full knowledge of NHS IT security policies and procedures.
- Good knowledge of organisations goals and objectives.
Other
Essential
- To lead by good example, and possess a high level of self-motivation.
- Demonstrates keen attention to detail.
- Committed to a culture of continuous improvement and development - underpinned by open communications and collaboration.
- Excellent customer service orientation.
- Will be required to work unsociable hours as necessary, in order to minimise system unavailability.
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.
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.
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).
