Join Our Team as a Band 5 Telecoms Support Engineer
Are you a skilled telecoms professional looking for a rewarding role where your expertise supports critical healthcare services? We are seeking a Band 5 Telecoms Support Engineer to join our dynamic team, ensuring reliable and effective communication systems across our organisation.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Telecoms Engineer to join our team, ensuring the efficient delivery and maintenance of telecommunication systems that are vital to NHS operations. Your expertise will directly support seamless communication across our healthcare facilities, playing a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview of the role:
To provide maintenance and support of Trust-wide telephony systems, hardware and solutions currently in use within RDUH including but not limited to: VoIP, Digital & Analogue telephony hardware/end user devices Legacy Telecoms Systems (Digital & analogue PBX) landline/SIP and mobile maintenance and monitoring Peripheral telecoms and pager/Bleep equipment Unified comms, standard/Legacy Telecoms & Data patching Fault Finding/Troubleshooting/Triage Confidence with Krone punch down strips, Tone out, Pinging devices Patching and basic network port triage. Responsible for maintaining and administering the Mobile device estate, including new requests and upgrades. Provide training and support on trust issued telephony and mobile devices IOS & Android such as iPads and smartphones.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Interview Date: TBC
For further information please contact: Claire Gott - Telecoms Manager on or email
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.