ICT Technical Specialist - Networking Technologies

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking a senior ICT Technical Specialist (Networking Technologies) to own and steer the trust's non-datacentre networking. The role covers wired, wireless, mobile, voice and data services, driving strategic planning and daily operations to deliver secure, future‑proof networking solutions.

The post holder will lead the IT Assurance framework in line with NHS standards, ITIL, PRINCE2, and TOGAF, and will influence both clinical and corporate teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in networking technologies and related security considerations.
• Ability to interpret national NHS guidance and translate to local policy.
• Senior-level knowledge of IT governance and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead on networking technologies across the trust, including wired, wireless, mobile, voice and data services.
• Design and implement technically robust architectures and topologies.
• Draft specifications and evaluation criteria for procurement tenders and assess supplier proposals.

Skills

Networking

Security

Education

Post-graduate level or equivalent

Tools

ITIL

Job description

ICT Technical Specialist - Networking Technologies

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.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational Management & Security

• Oversee day‑to‑day network performance, including security, user administration, configuration, patching, and performance tuning.

• Plan and execute periodic technology refreshes, while managing warranties, support contracts, operating systems, and software licensing compliance.

• Maintain robust business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience plans for all networking services.

• Create and maintain accurate, up-to-date technical documentation across all system management processes

Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under‑represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to interpret and advice on national NHS guidance and policy on ICT systems, services and standards, and to adopt/adapt local policy accordingly

Networking experience

Essential

• Three years proven experience in a specialist technician role in networking technologies.
• Experience of designing appropriate resilience and business continuity of networking technologies

Desirable

• ITIL
• Holding a range of professional training certifications for networking technologies

Training, Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• Educated to post‑graduate level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• Evidence of significant personal development through formal courses and/or experience

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Eureka Park

Eureka place Medical Centre

Ashford

TN25 4BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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