Senior Network Engineer

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to hospital IT infrastructure and services and to learn and advance within a supportive team environment at LTHT.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in IT or related discipline.
• Experience in a large LAN/WAN environment, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Specialist knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and troubleshooting.
• Experience administering, maintaining, configuring and installing WANs and related technologies.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency with PC applications.
• Able to organise own work, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates collaborative working and knowledge sharing.
• Able to walk long distances between equipment locations and lift/carry equipment.
• Capable of prioritising workload and staying calm under pressure.
• Able to communicate effectively with diverse groups.

Skills

Mastered IT disciplines

LAN/WAN experience

TCP/IP expertise

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Task prioritisation

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Education

Master's degree in IT or related field

Job description

Are you ready to use your network engineering skills in a way that makes a positive impact on peoples lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to become a member of our Data Communications team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Job responsibilities

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.

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.

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 Trust

Our 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 priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.