ICT Technical Specialist - Networking Technologies

Transformation Unit; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/vehicle for business use

Flexible working options

Job summary

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking an ICT Technical Specialist (Networking Technologies) at Band 7. The role leads networking strategy across the trust, covering wired, wireless, mobile, voice and data services, with a focus on secure, future-proof solutions.

The post requires translating complex requirements into reliable networks and shaping an IT Assurance framework in line with NHS standards. A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business are required.

Qualifications

• Lead, senior SME for networking across the trust
• Translate complex networking requirements into reliable, secure solutions
• Shape IT Assurance framework in line with NHS standards

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead, 'go-to' SME for networking technologies across the whole trust.
• Draft technical specifications and evaluation criteria for procurement tenders.
• Take lifecycle management responsibility for all networking assets and services outside the datacentre.
• Research, design, and implement architectures and topologies.
• Contribute to IT Assurance aligned with NHS governance, ITIL, PRINCE2, and TOGAF standards.

Skills

Technical leadership

Networking technologies

IT governance standards

Job description

ICT Technical Specialist - Networking Technologies

Band 7

We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We offer a range ofongoing benefitsto our valued workforce. From an activehealth and wellbeing programme to regular recognition events, we work hard to provide varied benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance.

Here are some clips of our Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust staff, speaking about their role and why they enjoy working for us

Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Job overview

As an ICT Technical Specialist (Networking Technologies), you will serve as the trust’s trusted authority for all non-datacentre network infrastructure. In this senior, hands-on role, you will take full ownership of our wired, wireless, mobile, voice, and data services across the trust, guiding both strategic planning and daily operational delivery.

You will act as the key subject matter expert—translating complex technical requirements into reliable, secure, and future-proof networking solutions. By shaping our IT Assurance framework in line with NHS standards and industry best practice, your work will directly support our clinical and corporate teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.**

**Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.**

Main duties of the job

Technical Leadership & Strategic Advice

Act as the lead, "go-to" subject matter expert for networking technologies across the whole trust.

Provide clear, authoritative advice on specialist network requirements, leading the delivery of key projects to meet organizational goals.

Contribute to the formulation, planning, and delivery of an IT Assurance framework aligned with NHS governance, ITIL, PRINCE2, and TOGAF standards.

Network Lifecycle & Architecture Design

Take full lifecycle management responsibility for all trust-wide networking assets and services outside the datacentre—covering wired, wireless, mobile, voice, and data.

Research, design, and implement appropriate technical architectures and communication topologies.

Draft detailed technical specifications and evaluation criteria for procurement tenders, assessing supplier proposals and recommending the best-fit solutions for the trust.

Working for our organisation

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS