IT Network Specialist

NHS; Redhill; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Redhill is seeking an IT Network Specialist to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The candidate will provide essential network support for digital services, ensuring high-quality service delivery while being flexible with working hours, including participation in on-call services. The role requires a background in IT, a valid UK driver's license, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Good standard of written English appropriate to the role.
• Experience in IT network support services.
• Mandatory professional registration as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide network support for digital services across the Trust.
• Participate in the 24x7 IT On-call service.
• Work closely with expert 3rd parties to deliver service quality.

Skills

Written English proficiency

Experience in IT support

Knowledge of network protocols

Flexibility to work outside regular hours

Driving license and access to vehicle

Education

Relevant IT qualification

Job description

Overview

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking to appoint a full time IT Network Specialist on a permanent basis.

This role is part of the IT network support team helping provide network support for all digital services across the Trust, which in the wider sense supports the delivery of safe and effective patient care. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated, self-motivated and capable individuals who can work in a team to ensure the network support service delivers a great experience to the Trust and all Users. The role will work closely with expert 3rd parties to deliver the quality of service required by the Trust as well as the deployment of approved changes.

The role is required to participate in the 24x7 IT On-call service, and work to the needs of the service (flexibility, working at weekends and evening work as required).

Travel and transporting network equipment to other sites will be required. A UK drivers licence with access to a vehicle is required, along with business car insurance.

Informal enquiries are welcomed: Alex Comerford, IT Infrastructure Service Manager, 01737 768511 x 1717 or 07879775834.

Main duties

For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Details

Date posted: 24 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year plus high cost allowance

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 326-7479730-FF

Job locations: East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, RH1 5RH

Person Specification

Essential criteria

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Other

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: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, RH1 5RH