Network and Telecoms Support EngineerinGatesheadinGatesheadPUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

To support and assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining the hospital's IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable and secure network operations. This role involves troubleshooting network issues, managing servers, safeguarding patient data through robust security protocols, and supporting the integration of new technologies. The Network Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency of clinical and administrative systems, directly impacting patient care by ensuring that essential IT services are always available and functioning optimally.

The main duties for this position include maintaining and optimising the hospital's network and communication systems. Main duties include troubleshooting network and telecom issues, configuring and managing routers, switches, and servers, ensuring secure and reliable data transmission, and supporting VoIP and telecommunication systems. The role also involves monitoring network performance, implementing upgrades, and ensuring compliance with NHS data security standards to support seamless clinical and administrative operations.

To operationally support and develop the server networkand systems infrastructure underpinning the delivery of IT systems and services to the Trust and supported third party organisations.

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To operationally support and develop the server networkand systems infrastructure underpinning the delivery of IT systems and services to the Trust and supported third party organisations.

In association with the Infrastructure Manager, Directory and Security Manager, IT Service Manager, Desktop Support Supervisor and Service Desk Manager, design, specify, procure and implement improvements to the infrastructure, servers and systems supporting delivery of IT systems and services to the Trust and supported third party organisations, in support of the overall departmental and organisational objectives.