Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly motivated System Support Specialist to join our Systems Support team. In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic team supporting the operational needs of the trust by providing 2nd line system administration and back-office support for various clinical and non-clinical IT systems.
Main duties of the job
1. Act as the system lead for designated systems, collaborating with end users to optimize system configuration.
2. Handle system-related enquiries and issues through the Service Desk, adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLA).
3. Configure systems according to project requirements and change requests.
4. Provide expert support and advice to clinical and operational teams.
5. Ensure system data quality and compliance with national and local standards.
6. Lead and manage System Support Analysts.
7. Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
If you're a self-motivated individual with a passion for IT and healthcare, we want to hear from you!
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
* Access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Educated to HND Computing, or A level or equivalent gained through specific relevant experience
* Evidence of own continuing professional development
* GCSE C grade or equivalent in English and Maths
* ITIL Foundation
* ECDL or NHS Elite
Experience
* Specialist knowledge of clinical and non-clinical systems and processes
* Good working knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Experience in providing IT user support, system administration and configuration
* Experience of working in a project environment
* Working with staff to implement policies & procedures
* Ability to effectively translate data into simple reports or information to present to non-technical staff in a clear manner
* Understanding of NHS Policies and Strategies, including Data Protection and Security
* Understanding of NHS business and clinical processes
* Experience of working in the NHS
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.
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