Network Specialist

NHS National Services Scotland; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Scotland is looking for a Network Specialist to join their IT support team. The candidate will manage and upgrade network hardware for various healthcare sites across the HSCP. The role requires at least five years of experience, a degree or equivalent, and the ability to work within large corporate network environments. Regular travel across sites is necessary, and a clean UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• At least five years experience in a similar role.
• Thorough understanding of large scale network design.
• Ability to manage network hardware including switches and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level networking service to the HSCP.
• Manage and upgrade NHS Highland's network hardware.
• Work closely with other health boards on network-related projects.

Skills

Networking knowledge

Cyber security controls

Network troubleshooting

Education

Degree/HND or equivalent

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the HSCP eHealth team for a Network Specialist.

The post holder will work within a small established, proficient IT support team to provide a specialised high level networking service to the HSCP covering all aspects of our data network and associated systems.

The post holder is responsible for the management and upgrading of NHS Highland's network hardware (switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure and telephony) including all hospitals, general practices and other health care sites within the HSCP, installation and de-commissioning as well as firewall management and network infrastructure security. Working closely with other NHS Scotland health boards, public bodies and partners, plus Argyll & Bute Council ICT networking team when required.

Candidates should be educated to degree/HND or equivalent level and have at least five years experience in a similar role.

Working within large corporate network environments is essential. The post holder will have a thorough understanding of large scale network design, network protocols, cyber security controls, infrastructure hardware and proven hands-on experience of complex network trouble shooting.

The post will involve regular travel across the HSCP and throughout NHS Highland when required and periods of unsocial hours working.

The eHealth Department is described as the development, application and implementation of digital technology to improve infrastructure effectiveness in healthcare for patients and staff services.

It includes the use of local IT, cloud services and clinical systems used for diagnosis and care pathways.

It also applies to the policies and protocols that assure the confidentiality and security of sensitive data and those aspects that support major change of working practice – training, support and organisational development.

Excellent communication skills are essential both in dealing with demanding users and in advising eHealth management of all levels in terms of use of IT services, major incidents or in meeting new requirements within the eHealth Digital Delivery Plan.

A clean full UK driving license is required as a considerable amount of travelling around the Argyll & Bute HSCP, and NHS Highland is necessary to carry out the duties associated with this post although use of pool cars is frequently possible.

Informal enquiries to: Stephen Morrow Deputy Head of eHealth HSCP

email: [e-mail]

Tel No. 07920 265 044

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