NHS

Higher Level Network Technician


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Pay32,073.00 - 39,043.00 / year
LocationLeeds/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: C9298-INF-238?language=en&page=30&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Are you ready to use your network engineering skills in a way that makes a positive impact on peoples lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to become a member of our Data Communications team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

      Reporting to the Network Operations Manager your role will focus on network implementation and providing technical support and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders.

      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

      You will assist on network configuration and implementation, applying your technical knowledge to solve network related issues.

      You will work as part of our multi-professional workforce, ensuring a smooth transition to new networking technologies and maintaining reliable LAN/WAN communications.

      In collaboration with key stakeholders, you will help support and implement the most effective solutions by interpreting standards and procedures.

      You will be supported to work in implementing designs, enhancing network performance and security, and troubleshooting network issues.

      You will develop effective and valued relationships with clinical and administrative teams, resolving network communication issues promptly.

      You will be supported to work within established standards and best practices, contributing to the continuous improvement of network services.

      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.

      Details

      Date posted

      19 March 2026

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £32,073 to £39,043 a year

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      C9298-INF-238

      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

      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

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • A degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline, or equivalent experience.

      Desirable

      • Attained Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) status.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Must be computer literate, and skilled in use of PC applications.
      • Understanding of TCP/IP Protocols.
      • A good understanding of Cisco Internetwork Operating Systems. (IOS)
      • A Good understanding of a modern network environment.
      • Experience of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

      Desirable

      • Experience gained in a Health environment.
      • Experience of Unix/Linux Operating systems

      Additional Requirements

      Essential

      • Able to cover operational hours and willing to participate in overtime when required.
      • Able to walk long distances between communication equipment locations and be able to lift and carry equipment for long distances.

      Skills & behaviours

      Essential

      • Drive, enthusiasm & a proactive approach to work.
      • Friendly, patient attitude.
      • Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
      • Able to keep cool under pressure and capable of prioritising tasks.
      • Reliable team player, but also able to work on own initiative
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • A degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline, or equivalent experience.

      Desirable

      • Attained Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) status.

      Experience

      Essential

      • Must be computer literate, and skilled in use of PC applications.
      • Understanding of TCP/IP Protocols.
      • A good understanding of Cisco Internetwork Operating Systems. (IOS)
      • A Good understanding of a modern network environment.
      • Experience of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

      Desirable

      • Experience gained in a Health environment.
      • Experience of Unix/Linux Operating systems

      Additional Requirements

      Essential

      • Able to cover operational hours and willing to participate in overtime when required.
      • Able to walk long distances between communication equipment locations and be able to lift and carry equipment for long distances.

      Skills & behaviours

      Essential

      • Drive, enthusiasm & a proactive approach to work.
      • Friendly, patient attitude.
      • Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
      • Able to keep cool under pressure and capable of prioritising tasks.
      • Reliable team player, but also able to work on own initiative

      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.

      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)

      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)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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