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. Who We Are NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - Position An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Specialist - Infrastructure based at Ailsa Hospital. What You Will Do NHS Ayrshire & Arran has a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Specialist within the Infrastructure Team of the Digital Services Department part of the Infrastructure & Support Services Directorate. This post will focus on IT Infrastructure with elements of IT Security. You will be responsible for all aspects of the IT Infrastructure environment and its components, therefore in-depth knowledge, and experience of managing Network Switches, Firewalls, a good working knowledge of Intune, administering Azure and Office 365, VMWare VCentre & Horizon are all essential for this post. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job Excellent understanding of underlying hardware and systems, including proven experience, identifying, and resolving issues is essential. You will be educated to degree level in an IT related subject or have relevant experience of working within an Infrastructure team, ideally within a health care environment. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours 37 hours per week Driving Licence/Car Ownership A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role. If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Chris Ross on 07977 048815 or alternatively at Chris.Rossaapct.scot.nhs.uk Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates. Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : - for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.