Senior Network Engineer

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Cross; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a network engineer to join the Data Communications team. Reporting to the Network Development Manager, you will focus on network implementation and provide technical support and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders.

The role offers a challenging environment within LTHT, with opportunities to learn rapidly and advance your career in a collaborative, values-led NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a large LAN/WAN environment, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Specialist knowledge of TCP/IP and related troubleshooting.
• Experience administering and maintaining wide area networks and technologies.
• Strong computer literacy and PC applications knowledge.
• Ability to organise own work, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

Responsibilities

• Focus on network implementation and providing technical support and guidance to stakeholders.
• Contribute to delivery of reliable network infrastructure to support patient care.
• Work as part of the Data Communications team under the Network Development Manager.

Skills

LAN/WAN networking experience

TCP/IP troubleshooting

Network administration

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Education

Masters degree or equivalent in IT

Job description

Job Description
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Stephen Hargreaves
Position: Head of Network & Telecommunications
Email: [e-mail]
Shortlisting Date: 28/10/2026
Interview Date:: 02/10/2026
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Job Summary Are you ready to use your network engineering skills in a way that makes a positive impact on people’s lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to become a member of our Data Communications team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Reporting to the Network Development Manager your role will focus on network implementation and providing technical support and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders.
In return, we can offer you a varied, interesting, and challenging role working as part of a fantastic team and offering all the support you need to learn at pace and achieve your career ambitions.
Why you should join our Team DIT at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work. We hold our Leeds Way Values in high esteem and respect all colleagues. Within the trust we are always looking to improve and give the best service possible, and we are looking for individuals with the same drive to join us.
DIT look after the Trust’s information technology, responsible for delivering and embedding the latest digital innovations, finding the right hardware and software to meet business needs, turning information into insight and everything in between. It’s an exciting time to join us, as we offer varied and rewarding opportunities.
We’d love to consider your application if you want to be a part of delivering operational services that allow patients to be treated effectively across Leeds.
AI is a tool, it is not a replacement for your thoughts, experience and ideas.
What You Will Bring To The Role

• A Masters degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline, or equivalent experience and a commitment to continued professional development.
• Experience of working in a large LAN/WAN communications environment, preferably within a hospital setting.
• A highly specialised knowledge of TCP/IP and experience troubleshooting these protocols.
• Specialist knowledge of administering, maintaining, configuration and installation of Wide Area routed networks and associated technologies.
• Advanced computer knowledge and skilled in the use of PC applications.
• Evidence of organising own work, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates collaborative working, supporting colleagues or sharing knowledge.
• Able to walk long distances between communication equipment locations and be able to lift and carry equipment.
• Ability to prioritise workload and maintain calm disposition under pressure.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….

• Responsible
• Open and Honest
• One Team
• Kind

Our Trust prioritiesOur purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time.
Our Priorities

• People
• Improvement and Innovation
• Partnerships
• Outcomes
• Sponsorship Eligibility

Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.