Higher Level Network Technician

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications from network professionals to join the Data Communications team. The role focuses on network implementation, providing technical guidance to stakeholders and supporting a large, complex healthcare IT environment.

The successful candidate will work across LTHT sites, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality network services in a demanding NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Understanding of TCP/IP protocols.
• Experience with modern network environments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support network infrastructure across LTHT sites.
• Provide technical guidance to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ensure reliable operation of the network and timely incident response.
• Collaborate with teams to meet business needs and learn at pace.

Skills

TCP/IP

Network fundamentals

Communication skills

Time management

Collaborative working

Education

Degree in IT or related field

Job description

Are you ready to use your network engineering skills in a way that makes a positive impact on peoples lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to become a member of our Data Communications team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Network Operations Manager your role will focus on network implementation and providing technical support and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders.In return, we can offer you a varied, interesting, and challenging role working as part of a fantastic team and offering all the support you need to learn at pace and achieve your career ambitions.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.We are proud to cultivate the best possible work environment for our colleagues and uphold our shared values and behaviours at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata. Why you should join our Team

DIT at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work. We hold our Leeds Way Values in high esteem and respect all colleagues. Within the trust we are always looking to improve and give the best service possible, and we are looking for individuals with the same drive to join us.

DIT look after the Trust’s information technology, responsible for delivering and embedding the latest digital innovations, finding the right hardware and software to meet business needs, turning information into insight and everything in between. It’s an exciting time to join us, as we offer varied and rewarding opportunities.

We’d love to consider your application if you want to be a part of delivering operational services that allow patients to be treated effectively across Leeds.

Please note that if you are applying for a fixed term position, should funding be available to support there may be a possibility of the position becoming permanent.

If you choose to use Al tools to complete your application, please take the time to edit and personalise your application and ensure that the language used reflects your behaviours, ideas and values. We want to understand what you can bring to LTHT and your reasons for applying, not a version of these created by AI. AI is a tool, it is not a replacement for your thoughts, experience and ideas.

What you will bring to the role

A degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline, or equivalent experience and a commitment to continued professional development

Understanding of TCP/IP protocols and have a good understanding of a modern network environment.

Computer literate and skilled in the use of PC applications.

Evidence of organising own work, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.

Demonstrates collaborative working, supporting colleagues or sharing knowledge.

Able to walk long distances between communication equipment locations and be able to lift and carry equipment.

Ability to prioritise workload and maintain calm disposition under pressure.

Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

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.