Band 7 Senior IT Specialist

This is a new position to provide support to the network and server infrastructure of the organisation with a particular focus on support of the internal Virtual Desktop and Virtual Server Infrastructure.

This position will be working within the 3rd Line support team of Leicestershire Health Informatics, providing IT Support to NHS Services within the county and beyond.

Due to the number of different technologies used within the organisation this position offers an exciting opportunity to increase your breadth and depth of knowledge in an ever changing environment.

The successful applicant will be working within a team that designs, implements and supports systems across the county to the benefit of Both NHS Staff and Service Users.,

• Provide both Onsite and Remote support as required.


• Support Server operations both Microsoft and Linux


• Support Trust Virtualisation platforms, HyperV and VMware.


• Work with the team in managing the WAN, LAN including Wireless Infrastructure HSCN connections, VOIP telephony and Internet, including security


• Maintain Server Hardware by providing both Break fix and proactive support.


• Liaising with external suppliers on new projects and purchases.


• Act as Technical Lead for projects as required.


• Ensuring Documenting is complete for systems to assist colleagues in support functions.


• Promoting best practice in relation to System Security.
  
  Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.


Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.