> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4088862-it-systems-specialist-ehealth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4088862-it-systems-specialist-ehealth). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# IT Systems Specialist - eHealth

- **Company:** NHS Lanarkshire
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £43,231 - £52,679
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Hyper-V, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Virtual Desktops, Information Technology, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=273029

## About the Role

* The post holder will be educated to or operating at degree level in an IT Specialty.
 * Specialist, demonstrable and extensive experience in an IT Systems related discipline.
 * Further education and evidence of Continuous Professional Development in IT subjects e.g. study days/courses/post graduate qualification
 * Specialist technical knowledge across complex IT systems products and practices understanding current needs and acknowledging industry trends.
 * A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

## Description

The Post holder works within a specialist IT Systems team reporting to the IT Operations Manager (systems) but will be part of an operational team directly delivering the infrastructure services.

To provide strong technical expertise in the design, implementation, configuration and ongoing management of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and supporting our AVD platform, driving technical improvements, optimising performance, security and user experience, and ensuring the delivery of a resilient and scalable virtual desktop service.

In this key role, you will:

 * To provide as part of a specialist internal technical team, the management, maintenance and support to key Digital in the Systems section below.
 * To provide specialist technical knowledge across complex IT systems and server products e.g. VMware/ESXI/Hyper-V/KVM.
 * To produce documentation on complex technical systems across NHSL wide Infrastructure platforms e.g. Servers, storage, Microsoft, Linux etc. which the post holder has a direct responsibility.
 * To plan and execute changes and improvements to the NHS Lanarkshire IT Systems Infrastructure, AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.
 * Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
 * Use AI wisely: It's fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don't let it write your answers.
 * Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.