Field Engineer
Job summary
Fixed Term - 1 Year
The purpose of the post of IT Engineer (Field Support) Is to operate, administrate and manage the South West London ICB endpoints (desktops, laptops, printers, etc) at our GP IT practices. Support the other IT teams to ensure ICT service availability meets or exceeds target service levels and supports the corporate strategy and requirements for future proofing. The job requires on site visits across South West London (Richmond, Wandsworth, Croydon, Merton and Sutton) by local transport or using own car. At times, the post will also include operational support for the infrastructure, server & network teams.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post of IT Field Engineer is to provide IT engineering support to clientsfocused on the installation and maintenance of end user devices e.g. PCs, laptops andperipherals. The post holder also may assist with the delivery of some infrastructure supportfor server & network infrastructure across South West London. Travel across all South WestLondon ICB sites (including GP surgeries and clinics) will be required.
About us
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board (ICB), as part of South West London Integrated Care System (ICS), is a partnership of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the lives of people in our six boroughs: Croydon, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth.
Each ICS consists of two statutory elements:
- an Integrated Care Board, bringing the NHS together with its partners locally to improve health and care services
- an Integrated Care Partnership (ICP): the broad alliance of organisations and representatives concerned with improving the care, health and wellbeing of the population, jointly convened by the ICB and local authorities in the area.
ICBs are statutory NHS bodies responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core purposes of integrated care systems (ICSs):
- to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare;
- tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access;
- enhance productivity and value for money and;
- help the NHS support broader social and economic development.
NHS South West London Integrated Care Board decides how the South West London NHS budget is spent and develops plans to improve people's health, deliver higher quality care, and better value for money.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe postholder will undertake the following duties: End User Device imaging, configuration, deployment and support. Provision of technical guidance and problem-solving support to other teammembers within own area of expertise. Assist in the safe operation of IT network end user devices and infrastructure asassigned including relevant aspects of cyber security. Assist in the investigation of problems and major incidents where required Support the administration & documentation of all changes, projects, ASRinstallations and processes Diagnosis and resolution of IT problems and incidents Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the corporate and GPI IT estate tomeet organisational needs where required. Support and delivery of endpoint & infrastructure optimisation
Work with relevant peers to ensure the security of the ICT systems and assisting inthe planning and execution of system testing necessary for new and upgradedinfrastructure installations prior to release Support the organisation with risk assessment and risk management as required. Support the delivery of the operational and technology transformation programmes Maintain asset registers for core hardware, systems, and 3rd party services Supporting and maintaining endpoint and infrastructure processes. Scoping, implementation and handover of small works requests (ASRs) Ensure changes are approved by the ICB Change Advisory Board prior toimplementation. Ensure all work is handed over to support teams, adhering to all ICB processes. Apply relevant IT policies and governance frameworks
Person Specification
Education /Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Educated to degree level or equivalent or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- ITIL Foundation Certification
- CompTia A+
- Educated to degree level or equivalent or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
- ITIL Foundation Certification
- CompTia A+
Knowledge and Experience
- Demonstrated recent experience in an IT Technology environment
- Familiarity with typical Small Office or GP practice infrastructure
- Experience of supporting/configuring network equipment
- Experience of supporting/configuring network equipment
Skills and Abilities
- Significant experience of working in an engineering support or project role within a technical team providing services direct to the client base
- Ability to analyse complex issues
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in written work
Other
- Ability to work as part of a team and work flexibly to provide support to other departments and teams as and when necessary
- Able to project a calm and reassuring manner with clients
- Demonstrate commitment and role model behaviours and actions that support equality, diversity, belonging and inclusion.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
South West London Integrated Care Board
Address
120 The Broadway - Wimbledon
London
SW19 1RH
https://www.southwestlondon.icb.nhs.uk
- Company
- South West London Integrated Care Board
- Location
- London, United Kingdom SW19 1RH
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £32720.00 - £39769.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- South West London Integrated Care Board
- Location
- London, United Kingdom SW19 1RH
- Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £32720.00 - £39769.00 a year
- Posted