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Job summary

Main area
Information and Technology
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
427-7264308
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal United Hospital
Town
Bath
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust logo

IT Support Technician

Band 4

Job overview

In this role you will make a difference by providing IT support to customers (mainly RUH staff) ensuring systems are maintained and supported to the highest standards.

You will ensure that all support calls and requests are dealt with appropriately and in accordance with defined policies and procedures.

You'll be the first point of contact for all customers with IT Services queries, which includes call answering, logging calls onto the service desk system, password resets, application configuration resets and changing permissions on IT systems.

In addition, you will assist in configuration, testing and upgrades of all IT systems and will ensure the continued improvement of data quality throughout the Trust.

Main duties of the job

To provide assistance, advice, and fault resolution to users of IT equipment, systems and network.

· To ensure that all support calls and requests are dealt with promptly and effectively in accordance with defined policies and procedures.

· To install operating systems and software applications

· To Assist in system upgrades and rollouts across the Trust as directed

· To configure, audit, and install new PCs, printers and other equipment.

· To assist in replacement and upgrading of existing IT equipment, including data transfer and replacement of hard disks, memory etc.

· To dispose of redundant IT equipment in accordance with organisational procedures.

· To assist with general systems, support and housekeeping tasks

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of a range of IM&T areas acquired through qualification to Degree or equivalent level, or relevant experience
Desirable criteria
  • Microsoft Qualifications

KNowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Software, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS and Group Policy Knowledge and experience of deploying operating systems
Desirable criteria
  • Experience with NHS systems and processes Experience working in an ITIL environment Patch management experience

Specific Skills

Essential criteria
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Samuel Gallagher
Job title
Head of IT Operations
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01225 825444
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