IT Infrastructure Engineer: Sponsorship Available

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

Implement, manage and support the organisation’s data network and computer systems, ensuring standards of performance and security are maintained.

This includes: successfully resolving IT support calls in a timely and efficient manner; performing installations, configurations, relocations and decommissioning of computer hardware and software; fault-finding and rectifying problems; escalating issues as appropriate; promoting good practice in the use of hardware and software and IT security; diagnosing complex integrated service issues; providing specialist knowledge and guidance on technical aspects of systems/services; acting as a local expert / reference point.

Ensure standards of performance and security are maintained.Support the delivery of health care, and for the service to become associated with efficiency

 

Main duties of the job

  • Implement, manage and support the organisation’s computer systems and data network.
  • To ensure standards of performance and security are maintained.
  • Support the delivery of health care, and for the service to become associated with efficiency and reliability.
  • Provide advice and guidance to peer members of the network and server team.
  • Provide data services for all computer systems in the organisation.
  • Implement strategies to enhance network services.
  • Investigate ways to reduce costs and environmental impact.
  • Support the design and project management of any changes to the organisations data storage / network infrastructure.
  • Ensure the monitoring and enforcement of the security of the organisation IT systems and infrastructure.
  • Provide a robust second and third line support for the IT service desk.
  • Ensure that all hardware and software being installed meets agreed standards, is fully compatible with the established base, and allows a successful transition from the previous platform or process.
  • Raise the profile of the IT service, in particular to establish a reputation for providing an effective, timely and responsive service.
  • Identify how each reported problem should be resolved, allocate resources if necessary and to ensure that all work is undertaken to the standard expected.
  • The post holder will be required to participate in the departmental on call rota.
  • This role is based on site at Harrogate District Hospital.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum or equivalent of 3 years working in an IT technical role
  • Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
  • High level of theoretical and practical experience of Microsoft Operating Systems; CISCO networks; VMWare; TCPIP communication protocol; Unix operating systems; Computer hardware; email active directory; backups
  • Experience of working with clinical and corporate systems
  • Detailed understanding of LAN and WAN technologies and Protocols, in particular TCP/IP
  • Detailed knowledge of IT related confidentiality and security

Desirable

  • IT projects experience and involvement

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.

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).

Closing Date: 20 October 2025

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