Job summary Are you ready to use your technical skills in a way that makes a positive impact on peoples 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 Responsible for the Trusts Network & Telecommunications Infrastructure. To lead the development and continual service improvement for the Network & Telecommunications team Responsible for the design, operational management, implementation, and maintenance of all of the Trusts Network (both wired and wireless) and Telecoms networks. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the telephone systems and data networks providing 24 hour, 365 day availability. To provide exemplar technical and professional support on a wide range of information, with a specific focus on Network & Telecommunications infrastructure. Manage the cabling requirements to provide long term resilient infrastructures capable of supporting the joint needs for network and Telecommunications. This requires close liaison with the Trusts Building Services and Facilities team, as well as third party contractors. To support the management and negotiation of contracts with system suppliers. Responsible for workforce planning for the Network & Telecommunications team, ensuring all submissions are accurate and reflect the business plans of the department. Provide advice on the procurement of, and install, manage, maintain and configure the complete range of IT assets used with the Trust in 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 Trusts 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. Its an exciting time to join us, as we offer varied and rewarding opportunities. Wed 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. Please note that if you are applying for a fixed term position, should funding be available to support there may be a possibility of the position becoming permanent. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-INF-201 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities Please see supporting documents for full Job Description with further information on requirements of the role, the department and workflows and full person specification. Please note the JD is subject to approval by AfC. Job description Job responsibilities Please see supporting documents for full Job Description with further information on requirements of the role, the department and workflows and full person specification. Please note the JD is subject to approval by AfC. 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 Trusts telecommunications LANs/WLAN/WAN Technical design skills requiring frequent periods of prolonged and intense concentration when addressing problems or design of 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 purchase of IM&T equipment Ability to communicate in a variety of settings Knowledge of financial/resource management Knowledge of professional and NHS issues Desirable Post qualification experience Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory duties as an NHS Trust Knowledge of a range of NHS digital and informatics policy and practice and the relationship to the Trusts business objectives. Other Criteria Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy. Able to fulfil travel requirements and an availability pattern across the whole working week. Ability to Lift and handle IT Equipment in line with NHS and Handling guidelines. Ability to Travel and support the team at all Trust Facilities Skills and Behaviours Essential Extremely well developed interpersonal skills to deal with staff at all levels within the Trust and with service providers, service users, and professional bodies outside of the Trust. Ability to persuade senior managers and frontline staff of the importance of successfully and positively managing change Ability to deal with conflict and disagreement on a frequent basis, and to facilitate an appropriate satisfactory outcome. This will include dealing with disciplinary proceedings as appropriate. Ability to negotiate with key stakeholders Evidence of the ability to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills that positively supports the overall vision and objectives of the Trust and is an excellent leadership role model Ability to make judgements during complex and critical situations when a conflicting range of options may be available Ability to be accountable for actions taken to maintain the continuity and integrity of the communications systems Evidence of the ability to interpret technical/professional/ administrative IM&T policies,advising the organisation how these should be interpreted acting with minimum guidelines and setting standards Ability to work unsupervised, able to manage own time and workload. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to react to rapidly changing requirements. Ability to make reasoned judgements in the face of ambiguous and/or conflicting information, some of which will be highly complex or contentious. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with a particular emphasis on influencing skills. Ability to perform and deliver under pressure of deadlines/circumstance. Ability to prioritise own work and that of the team effectively. Ability to lead change with the Trust's senior clinical team, engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery plans and establishing clear work priorities Desirable An appreciation of the wider NHS issues outside of Digital and Informatics. Make formal presentations to large groups Effective delegation skills Excellent Customer Service Skills Qualifications Essential Masters 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. Desirable Management qualification (ITIL Service Manager, TOGAF, MSP) Project management qualification(eg PRINCE) 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 Trusts telecommunications LANs/WLAN/WAN Technical design skills requiring frequent periods of prolonged and intense concentration when addressing problems or design of 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 purchase of IM&T equipment Ability to communicate in a variety of settings Knowledge of financial/resource management Knowledge of professional and NHS issues Desirable Post qualification experience Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory duties as an NHS Trust Knowledge of a range of NHS digital and informatics policy and practice and the relationship to the Trusts business objectives. Other Criteria Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy. Able to fulfil travel requirements and an availability pattern across the whole working week. Ability to Lift and handle IT Equipment in line with NHS and Handling guidelines. Ability to Travel and support the team at all Trust Facilities Skills and Behaviours Essential Extremely well developed interpersonal skills to deal with staff at all levels within the Trust and with service providers, service users, and professional bodies outside of the Trust. Ability to persuade senior managers and frontline staff of the importance of successfully and positively managing change Ability to deal with conflict and disagreement on a frequent basis, and to facilitate an appropriate satisfactory outcome. This will include dealing with disciplinary proceedings as appropriate. Ability to negotiate with key stakeholders Evidence of the ability to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills that positively supports the overall vision and objectives of the Trust and is an excellent leadership role model Ability to make judgements during complex and critical situations when a conflicting range of options may be available Ability to be accountable for actions taken to maintain the continuity and integrity of the communications systems Evidence of the ability to interpret technical/professional/ administrative IM&T policies,advising the organisation how these should be interpreted acting with minimum guidelines and setting standards Ability to work unsupervised, able to manage own time and workload. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to react to rapidly changing requirements. Ability to make reasoned judgements in the face of ambiguous and/or conflicting information, some of which will be highly complex or contentious. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with a particular emphasis on influencing skills. Ability to perform and deliver under pressure of deadlines/circumstance. Ability to prioritise own work and that of the team effectively. Ability to lead change with the Trust's senior clinical team, engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery plans and establishing clear work priorities Desirable An appreciation of the wider NHS issues outside of Digital and Informatics. Make formal presentations to large groups Effective delegation skills Excellent Customer Service Skills Qualifications Essential Masters 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. Desirable Management qualification (ITIL Service Manager, TOGAF, MSP) Project management qualification(eg PRINCE) Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)