Main area IM&T Services Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: This post will be asked to contribute to the 24 hour “on call” commitment of IM&T Services for which additional payments apply. Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (This post will be asked to contribute to the 24 hour “on call” commitment of IM&T Services for which additional payments apply.) Job ref 321-CORP-7989047-B7
Site OUH Sites Town Oxford Salary £49,387 – £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/08/2026 23:59
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Job overview
Job Ref: IM&TS 026Salary Scale: Band 7 (£49,387 – £56,515 depending on experience)Hours: 37.5 hours per weekContract Type: PermanentNote: This post will be asked to contribute to the 24 hour “on call” commitment of IM&T Services for which additional payments apply. A full driving license with access to transport is required for this post as staff may be required to work at multiple OUH sites.
Main duties of the job
Within the Network team, technical responsibility for delivering corporate Network system and services development, Operations and Support.
The post-holder plays a leading technical role within the Network team, to ensure that the OUH and Service Level Agreements are either met or exceeded.
Consultancy – Level 5 (CNSL5) The provision of advice and assistance in any area associated with the procurement, provision, delivery, maintenance or effective use of information and communications technology. The consultancy can deal with one specific aspect of ICT, or it can be wide ranging and address many aspects, or it can be of a strategic nature.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the attached document.
Person specification
Education Background
- GCSE ‘C’ grade or equivalent in English and Maths of Appropriate qualification in a relevant subject
- Degree or equivalent experience
- ICT Industry standard qualification or training certification in one or more of the following technologies/products CISCO Certification Firewall Certification
Personal Attributes
- Logical approach
- Ability to sustain concentration
- Organised
- Good interpersonal skills
- Professional appearance
- Timely decision-making
- Interested in helping people
- Credibility
- Analytical approach
- Calm temperament
Communication & Relationship skills
- Ability to relate appropriately to various professional groups both within and outside the Trust
- Good communication (spoken and written) skills
- Ability to document work accurately
- Ability to write clear reports and present business cases
- Thorough understanding of customer and supplier organisations.
- Expert levels of technical experience, knowledge and ability
- Experience in senior role working within a large organisation’s, highly technical IT infrastructure related support team environment
- Experience in a Network related services discipline
- Experience in delivering high quality productivity and performance of a small groups and or individuals
- “Project” orientated leadership track record, skills in driving and successfully delivering to time and budget whole projects or subset tasks within a project
Knowledge & Skills
- CISCO IOS
- CISCO ISE & FMC
- CISCO Secure Client
- CISCO Router & Switch hardware
- CISCO Unity, Expressway, UCS and CUCM
- DHCP and DNS
- WAN carrier technology and circuitry (ISDN, PSTN, Broadband, Microwave, Wireless, etc)
- VLAN construction and implementation
- Network Management and Diagnostic software and tool kits
- Multitone and PageOne Paging Solutions
- Netcall system design and management
- Security standards and protocols
- International/Industry structured data wiring/cabling standards and regulations
- Firewall Administration and Configuration to Engineer status
- Network Switch Configurations
- PABX to IPT connectivity
- Cloud Telephony, such as Microsoft Teams
- Driver with access to own transport
Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process.
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.
When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job’s requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
All meetings and interviews will be scheduled on Microsoft Teams from a verified OUH email account.
If you have any doubts about any correspondence around recruitment, please contact us.
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