Network Specialist

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the HSCP eHealth team for a Network Specialist. The post holder will work within a small established, proficient IT support team to provide a specialised high level networking service to the HSCP covering all aspects of our data network and associated systems.

The post holder is responsible for the management and upgrading of NHS Highland’s network hardware (switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure and telephony) including all hospitals, general practices and other health care sites within the HSCP, installation and de-commissioning as well as firewall management and network infrastructure security. This will involve working closely with other NHS Scotland health boards, public bodies and partners, plus Argyll & Bute Council ICT networking team when required.

Candidates should be educated to degree / HND or equivalent level and have at least five years experience in a similar role. Working within large corporate network environments is essential. The post holder will have a thorough understanding of large scale network design, network protocols, cyber security controls, infrastructure hardware and proven hands-on experience of complex network trouble shooting. The post will involve regular travel across the HSCP and throughout NHS Highland when required and periods of unsocial hours working.

The eHealth Department is described as the development, application and implementation of digital technology to improve infrastructure effectiveness in healthcare for patients and staff services. It includes the use of local IT, cloud services and clinical systems used for diagnosis and care pathways. It also applies to the policies and protocols that assure the confidentiality and security of sensitive data and those aspects that support major change of working practice - training, support and organisational development.

Excellent communication skills are essential both in dealing with demanding users and in advising eHealth management of all levels in terms of use of IT services, major incidents or in meeting new requirements within the eHealth Digital Delivery Plan.

A clean full UK driving license is required as a considerable amount of travelling around the Argyll & Bute HSCP and NHS Highland areas is necessary to carry out the duties associated with this post, although use of pool cars is frequently possible.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.