Network Wireless Specialist: Sponsorship Available

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust

Job Summary

As the Digital & Data Wireless Network Specialist at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV) you will play a pivotal role in delivering and managing a modern, resilient and secure digital network across 100 Trust sites and partner networks. In addition you will be responsible for delivering and managing the Trusts Wireless infrastructure in conjunction with the network manager.

The Trust utilise modern Cisco technologies which have recently undergone major investment and a complete overhaul of all Switching, routing and wireless infrastructure utilising Cisco DNAC at the heart of the network.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised solutions engineer who lives our values of respect, compassion and responsibility to assist with the implementation of our Digital and Data Journey to Change (see attachment).

Importantly you will understand how you deliver your role well will support the delivery of high quality care within an ambitious organisation.

We’ll support you with your professional development and work life balance so that you can help us to achieve the Trust three big goals:To co-create a great experience for our patients, carers and families; To co-create a great experience for our colleagues and to be a great partner. Come and join the team and make a real difference.

Main duties of the job

A key member of the senior team for technology services, reporting to the Network Manager.

To provide specialist IT Network engineering services for TEWV NHS Foundation Trust in relation to it Digital networks and communications infrastructure ensuring that the service provided from conception to end of life complies with best practise technical, records and cyber security standards, with robust contractual agreements in place to manage strong working relationships with third party suppliers and partners.

The role is part of the Network on-call rota.

Provide expert guidance and opinion to Network Engineers/specialists, Network Manager, and stakeholders. Investigate a range of complex Wireless networking issues over a range of technology and IT subject matter. Areas including LAN/WAN connectivity, Wireless infrastructure, Firewalls, Routing, Switching, Network resilience and capacity planning. Including Digital infrastructure strategy, and emerging network technologies. Follow the relevant policies, standards, and practices. Robustly documents the Trusts existing network infrastructure and develops documentation in support of future technology in relation to the Trusts digital strategy and ambitions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The lead wireless network specialist for the Trust enterprise wireless network to support the health, delivery and maintenance of an enterprise 802.11 wireless network infrastructure to meet modern standards and provide the best possible service for our staff, patients and carers.

Providing expert advice in a range of IT networks and guidance across a range of technical areas relating to area of work. Developing, monitoring and maintaining a robust network infrastructure in support of the Trusts strategic direction.

The Wireless Network Specialist works alongside the Network Manager to provide technical expertise and leadership to the Network team. They work closely with the Network Manager to develop and implement wireless infrastructure strategies, and ensure that the network infrastructure is secure, reliable, and performing optimally. They proactively identify and implement technical improvements, including automation and monitoring, to optimise the infrastructure’s performance. In addition to providing technical guidance and support to the Network Manager, they will help mentor the leading engineers in network and infrastructure server team when required, enhancing their skills and knowledge. Wireless network expertise and knowledge are critical in troubleshooting complex network faults and issues and ensures that the Network and Infrastructure teams are up-to-date with industry best practices, and well equipped to deliver a service that enables high-quality patient care.

Has credibility with technology staff and managerial leaders. Can understand and learn quickly about relevant service delivery issues, take governance/due diligence processes and ethics into account and successfully engage and influence technical and managerial colleagues at all levels of the organisation in relation to Network technologies and the associated cyber security considerations.

Works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to document and communicate proposed and existing technical configuration documentation in relation to field of expertise.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Significant experience in designing and delivering Wireless enterprise networks.
  • Performing structured Wireless surveys to a high standard and produce recommendation reports.
  • Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience. Experience and knowledge of Cisco Wireless networking.

Desirable

  • Experience of SDA/DNAC/ISE
  • Experience utilising Ekahau wireless survey equipment

Skills

Essential

  • Highly developed wireless troubleshooting, underpinned by theory and experience.
  • Up to date in depth knowledge of industry standard technology platforms and their use in relation to the support, maintenance and development of an enterprise-wide IT network services
  • Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) in wireless technologies

Desirable

  • Proficient in the use of EkaHau Wireless survey equipment and its associated software. Training offered to support.

Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent communication and inter- personal skills.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Desirable

  • CCNP wireless specialism.
  • Other relevant wireless certification

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: 23 January 2025

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