Network Technician

NHS Scotland; Hospital; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Network Technician to join our Technical Services team. You will maintain the network infrastructure across a large, geographically diverse healthcare estate, handling data, wireless and telephony components, and supporting incident resolution and preventive tasks.

You will work with staff across clinical and non-clinical environments, requiring good networking knowledge and strong communication to deliver reliable IT services.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of networking principles including TCP/IP, switching and Wifi.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with incident resolution across the network infrastructure.
• Support equipment deployment and planned maintenance.
• Contribute to service improvements across the healthcare estate.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

TCP/IP

Switching

Wireless/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 escal… 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.

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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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Values

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork