Senior Desktop Engineer

NHS Jobs; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (plus bank hols)

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working schemes

Staff discounts and wellbeing services

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Senior Desktop Engineer to lead end-user computing services across the Trust. You will provide technical leadership for desktop, laptop, mobile and endpoint technologies, guiding lifecycle management, endpoint strategy and project delivery to ensure secure, high-quality IT services for staff and patients.

You will lead on device deployment, lifecycle management and provide mentorship to engineers, working with clinical

Qualifications

• Experience leading desktop and endpoint engineering services.
• Experience with device lifecycle management and refresh programmes.
• Ability to drive digital/infrastructure projects and improvements.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers within the team.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading desktop and endpoint engineering services.
• Managing device deployment, lifecycle and refresh programmes.
• Delivering digital and infrastructure projects.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering staff.
• Driving service improvement, standardisation and operational excellence.
• Ensuring secure, resilient and compliant end-user technology services.

Skills

Desktop engineering

Endpoint management

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Project delivery

Security & compliance

Job description

More detail about the role Band 6 Senior Desktop Engineer We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Desktop Engineer to lead the delivery and continual improvement of end-user computing services across the Trust. You will provide technical leadership for desktop, laptop, mobile and endpoint technologies, supporting major digital initiatives while ensuring reliable, secure and high-quality IT services for our staff and patients. The successful candidate will lead on device lifecycle management, endpoint strategy, project delivery, service improvement and operational support, while providing guidance and mentorship to engineers within the team. Working closely with clinical, operational and technical stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping and supporting the Trust's digital infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Leading desktop and endpoint engineering services.
• Managing device deployment, lifecycle and refresh programmes.
• Delivering digital and infrastructure projects.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering staff.
• Driving service improvement, standardisation and operational excellence.
• Ensuring secure, resilient and compliant end-user technology services.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week 08:30 to 17:00 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information please contact: Andy Friend, Deputy IT Infrastructure Manager on [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

• Funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
• Days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
• Healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
• Access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.