About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
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It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Role Summary
The Royal Devon’s Digital Services Team is seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals to support their commitment to providing efficient, sustainable 24*7 support. This new role is a critical aspect of our first-line support for Digital Services across Devon.
As part of the team’s expansion, we are introducing this new role to spearhead the second phase of our redesigned 24*7 service for the Trust and its stakeholders. We are looking for newly qualified IT Students and experienced Service Desk Operators to fill these new roles, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of digital support services.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Exciting Opportunity to Join the Royal Devon’s Digital Services Team
This role will support the Trust's 24*7 IT Service Desk:
* Delivering first-line support for Digital and Clinical Digital services during standard working hours.
* Working Long Days (12/12.5 hour shifts) as required to provide weekend and Bank Holiday cover along with standard 7.5 hour shifts, Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 20:00 - 37.5 hours average per week.
* Opportunity to work from home on specific shifts and the RDE Heavitree Service Desk Office.
This working pattern ensures exposure to diverse responsibilities across the Digital Services Team, with salary enhancements reflecting the unique shift patterns. Successful candidates will gain valuable experience and development opportunities to advance their careers within the Trust's Digital Services Team.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:
* Candidates with proven experience providing first line IT support in a fast-paced, high-standards environment.
* Newly qualified individuals with a passion for pursuing a career in Digital Services within the Trust.
Key Skills and Attributes:
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
* A proactive, “can-do” attitude with enthusiasm for delivering excellent first-line support.
* Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
* The ability to elicit and record information accurately, following Standard Operating Procedures.
* The capacity to prioritise and assign support calls appropriately according to service level agreements.
Desirable Skills:
* Familiarity with Active Directory.
Why Join Us?
Digital Services is committed to fostering a learning culture, offering robust support for career progression within the department and across the wider Trust. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to broaden their expertise and play an integral role in enhancing the Trust’s Digital Services.
Working Pattern:37.5 hors per week (average), weekend and Bank Holiday work as required
Interview Date:To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact:Mike Kelly, Service Desk Manager, email mjkelly@nhs.net
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.
TheRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustwas established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both theRoyal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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