NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Technical Architect

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Job summary

SCW is seeking 2 Solution Architects to work on its exciting portfolio of digital projects, covering several technical domains; cloud, modern workplace, infrastructure, or networks. The candidates will be expected to have specialist knowledge of at least one of these domains and a working knowledge of the remainder.

Main duties of the job

Provide subject matter expertise in one or more of the above domains
Liaises with stakeholders, communicating highly complex technical concepts and complex issues, clearly and accurately, and adapting communication style to suit the recipient
Produces written information of a high quality, which clearly sets out architecture designs (HLD, LLD), roadmaps, key issues, options, and outcomes.
The post holder must be able to communicate effectively, with stakeholders with good reasoning and negotiation skills.
Contribute to the technical delivery of a service, ensuring it is cost effective and delivered on time within agreed budgets
Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve results within their team

About us

You will be working in a close-knit team, currently consisting of 3 Senior solution Architects and 8 Programme delivery resources.

Work closely with our senior Solution Architects
Hybrid working pattern with is currently mostly remote.
We are a geographically dispersed team
Supportive environment

Date posted

13 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

891-CSU-7614SB

Job locations

NHS SCW CSU

Bristol;

BS1 3NX

Omega House,

Eastleigh

Southampton

SO50 5PB

57-59 Bath Road

Reading

RG30 2BA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details and information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details and information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Values & Behaviours

Essential

Patient First - Client Excellence
Aspirational
Collaborative
Insightful
Respectful

Education

Essential

Educated to masters' level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
TOGAF
CCNP
MS Azure Administrator
ITIL Foundation

Desirable

Member of relevant professional body

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience in communications and stakeholder management
Experience of leading a team across multiple workstreams, managing conflicting priorities.
Experience of conducting staff performance reviews

Desirable

Understanding of the public sector
A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it

Skills & Capabilities

Essential

Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders/clients both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level
Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales and within financial constraints
Evidence of planning and delivering programmes, projects and services on time using established project management techniques
Excellent client service skills; Team working skills; Self-motivated; Ability to move between details and the bigger picture. Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
Experience in solutions design
Experience of the design, documentation, and successful implementation of new or changed operational processes
Ability to interpret contracts and SLAs to ensure effective delivery within the terms of the agreement
Must be able to provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders/clients on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups/clients
Excellent understanding of infrastructure management, backup methodologies and implementation.
Excellent understanding of Application Management

Person Specification

Values & Behaviours

Essential

Patient First - Client Excellence
Aspirational
Collaborative
Insightful
Respectful

Education

Essential

Educated to masters' level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
TOGAF
CCNP
MS Azure Administrator
ITIL Foundation

Desirable

Member of relevant professional body

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience in communications and stakeholder management
Experience of leading a team across multiple workstreams, managing conflicting priorities.
Experience of conducting staff performance reviews

Desirable

Understanding of the public sector
A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it

Skills & Capabilities

Essential

Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders/clients both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior level
Good presentational skills for conveying complex concepts
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales and within financial constraints
Evidence of planning and delivering programmes, projects and services on time using established project management techniques
Excellent client service skills; Team working skills; Self-motivated; Ability to move between details and the bigger picture. Demonstrates honesty and integrity and promotes organisational values
Experience in solutions design
Experience of the design, documentation, and successful implementation of new or changed operational processes
Ability to interpret contracts and SLAs to ensure effective delivery within the terms of the agreement
Must be able to provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders/clients on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups/clients
Excellent understanding of infrastructure management, backup methodologies and implementation.
Excellent understanding of Application Management

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Address

NHS SCW CSU

Bristol;

BS1 3NX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

Address

NHS SCW CSU

Bristol;

BS1 3NX

Employer's website

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