IT Support Officer

Love diagnosing and solving complex IT problems for others? Interested in continuing your IT career within the NHS? Would you enjoy being part of a team who are involved in implementing technologies which support both transformation and innovation? If you do, this could be the job for you as we are currently looking to recruit an IT Support Officer to join the team based at The Cumberland Infirmary. The team provides remote and field based support to our user base both in clinical and non-clinical settings across North and West Cumbria. As well as supporting end user devices within the operational environment (hardware, software and firmware), you will support the delivery of projects. You will need to build relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff and be the point of contact for managing all hardware and software issues assigned to you whilst working in accordance with the Trusts service level agreement. As a result, efficient and effective communication skills in a wide range of forms are vital, as well as the flexibility to work outside of working hours when required., At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': · Being a clinically led organisation · Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust · A positive patient experience every time · A great place to work · Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

As a member of the team you will play a valuable part in delivering support to a wide range of hardware and software solutions, including (but not limited to) desktop workstations, laptops, mobile carts, iOS & Android devices, printers, fixed and mobile telephony, following standard operating procedures. A good working knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 as well as MS office 2016 and above are needed to be successful in this role. Experience in MS server based technologies including Active Directory and support in a in a corporate LAN\WAN environment would be advantageous. You will need to demonstrate knowledge and experience in IT hardware and software support in a busy environment, preferably in a similar role, and be both dynamic and responsive in your approach to work. You must be capable of managing and effectively prioritising your own workload.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.