Job Description
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.Job overviewThis role is only open to applicants that currently work within an NHS Trust within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (HIOW ICS).The postholder will provide an exceptional 1st line support service, in line with FT’s strategic objectives and quest for continual improvement in delivering a ‘best in class' IT service to its customers.The postholder will conform to a strong ITIL best practice framework, and work to ensure Service Level Agreements and Operational Level Agreements are consistently met and preferably surpassed to deliver high-quality solutions and support to the customers.This post requires continual upgrading of skills to reflect rapid changes in technology. This is achieved through formal training, informal skills transfer, and self-tuition.This 1st Line IT Support role is part of a wider support team that looks after 6,000 users across HHFTMain duties of the jobTo work in a team of nine, in a 1st line support role (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30 pm). Based: Basingstoke Hospital.The role is to support all customers and users of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with any IT Support required.
The IT Service Desk is a single point of contact for its customers. The Service Delivery Engineer is there to help and support its users in resolving their IT problems. If they cannot resolve we have IT Teams on hand they can call on for help and reassign to them accordingly.
We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic person to join our team with excellent customer service skills. A good, calm, reassuring manner is essential with a strong attention to detail. You will be taking a variety of support calls, aiming to fix the technical issues remotely or in person so a natural flair for problem solving is a must.
The successful applicant will have a good knowledge of MS Windows Operating Systems, Active Directory, PC / Laptop & Printer Hardware and MS Office / M365, as well as experience of single sign on solutions. Experience of using a Helpdesk/Service Desk and Remote Control Support Tools is part of the role and knowledge of ITIL processes would be advantageous. We also manage other bespoke hospital applications for which Training will be given and good communication skills is needed as you will be liaising with third party suppliers.We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of levels of IT experience.Working for our organisationThe vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient.
We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.Created in January 2012 the Foundation Trust prioritises the provision of exceptional, compassionate, care delivered by the valued staff working in a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. HHFT employs circa 6,000 people and had a turnover of £382m in 17/18Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage. These are in place to support of four clear objectives, provide outstanding care of patients, empowering all members of staff, sustainable growth and innovating for the future.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.Person specificationIT Technical ExperienceEssential criteria- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience- ITIL Qualification - Foundation Level- Minimum 2 Years IT ExperienceCustomer Service ExperienceEssential criteria- Exposure to Helping PeopleActive Directory SkillsetEssential criteria- Experience of working with ADOur commitment to you:We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff.
Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.The paperwork:- HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac).
All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.- All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.- In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.- This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.- We believe that using technology wisely reflects strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, it's essential to personalise your recruitment application to showcase your unique skills and experiences.
Over-reliance on generic, AI-generated content may result in rejection if multiple candidates submit applications with similar language or structure. In such cases, recruiting managers may reach out for further clarity where applications appear consistent with others, to better understand your individual strengths.Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or [email protected].