Network Technician

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a motivated Network Technician to join our Technical Services team in Inverness. You will help maintain the network that supports clinical and business services across a large estate.

You will work with TCP/IP, switching and WiFi, handle routine tasks independently, and escalate complex issues to specialists as needed. Strong customer focus and clear communication across clinical and non-clinical staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of networking principles including TCP/IP, switching and WiFi.
• Ability to work independently on routine technical tasks and escalate complex issues to specialists.

Responsibilities

• Support incident resolution and service improvements.
• Assist with equipment deployment across a large health estate.
• Participate in planned maintenance and routine network tasks.
• Liaise with staff across clinical and non-clinical environments with a customer-focused approach.

Skills

Networking basics

TCP/IP

Switching

WiFi

Job description

NHS Highland is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Network Technician to join our Technical Services team. Supporting a large and geographically diverse healthcare estate, you will play a key role in maintaining the network infrastructure that underpins critical clinical and business services. Working across data, wireless and telephony technologies, you will assist with incident resolution, equipment deployment, planned maintenance and service improvements.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of networking principles, including TCP/IP, switching and Wifi. You will be comfortable working independently on routine technical tasks, while knowing when to upscale more complex issues to specialist colleagues. Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach are essential, as you will work with staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical environments.

Informal enquiries can be made to Hemant Mistry via email

Please quote reference Post443 in the subject line of your email.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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