Job Summary
Are you ready to use your technical skills in a way that makes a positive impact on people's lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to lead our Networks and Telecoms Team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Digital Information Officer, this position will play a pivotal role in the development of high-quality digital services, specifically the development of Network & Telecommunication technologies. This role requires an individual who is driven, ambitious, and passionate about patient care, and who has a desire to influence at the highest levels working in close partnership with senior clinical and managerial staff.
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.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsible for the Trust's Network & Telecommunications Infrastructure.
2. Lead the development and continual service improvement for the Network & Telecommunications team.
3. Responsible for the design, operational management, implementation, and maintenance of all of the Trust's Network (both wired and wireless) and Telecoms networks, ensuring the integrity of the telephone systems and data networks providing 24 hour, 365 day availability.
4. Provide exemplar technical and professional support on a wide range of information, with a specific focus on Network & Telecommunications infrastructure.
5. Manage the cabling requirements to provide long-term resilient infrastructures capable of supporting the joint needs for network and Telecommunications, requiring close liaison with the Trust's Building Services and Facilities team, as well as third-party contractors.
6. Support the management and negotiation of contracts with system suppliers.
7. Responsible for workforce planning for the Network & Telecommunications team, ensuring all submissions are accurate and reflect the business plans of the department.
8. Provide advice on the procurement of, and install, manage, maintain, and configure the complete range of IT assets used within the Trust in the area of expertise.
About Us
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.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
* Substantial relevant NHS management experience.
* Substantial knowledge and experience in telecommunications, transmission and signalling systems, and significant experience in the management and operation of switchgear and related telephony equipment.
* Substantial knowledge, experience, and a thorough understanding of the principles of computer networking to manage the operation, security, and integrity of The Trust's telecommunications LANs/WLAN/WAN.
* Technical design skills requiring frequent periods of prolonged and intense concentration when addressing problems or designing highly complex resilient networking solutions.
* Knowledge and experience of tendering procedures and contract negotiation, and the ability to write detailed output-based specifications.
* Experience of being responsible for financial and physical assets, holding and managing budgets, acting as a signatory, and authorising the purchase of IM&T equipment.
* Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
* Knowledge of financial/resource management.
* Knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
Qualifications Essential
* Master's Degree (or working towards one), other higher level degree or equivalent experience.
* Certificate in advanced telephone systems management or equivalent experience.
* Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent knowledge.
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