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Job summary

Main area
Central Operations
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Secondment: 8 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
359-6457416-T3
Employer
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Maidstone Hospital
Town
Maidstone
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 Per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/07/2024 23:59

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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust logo

Central Operations Assistant System Administrator

Band 5

Job overview

You will be the focal point for and work closely with the TeleTracking (patient flow) and Luscii (virtual ward) IT infrastructure, ensuring that IT systems related to the delivery of ‘Patient Flow’ operate securely, efficiently and effectively.

The Assistant System Administrator role is responsible for undertaking a wide range of IT systems management duties in support of the interoperability of systems across the Trust.  They will, as directed by the Central Operations System Manager, play their part in ensuring that the data recorded across the clinical systems is as far as possible uniformly consistent.

You, in conjunction with the System Manager, is responsible for carrying out any necessary IT audits as required by the Director of Operations for Patient Access, for the provision of information and data to support the delivery of the service also any IG requirements, working to support local training as and when required, in the absence of the training lead.

Main duties of the job

  • To cooperate with practices and, where practicable, standardise the IT management processes across the system.
  • To provide advice and answer IT related queries in relation to TeleTracking users across the Trust and wider system and from Virtual ward staff working in the Virtual Ward Hub.
  • To maintain up-to-date knowledge of the main IT systems and software programmes used within the Trust by attendance at related training courses.
  • To identify and be proactive in identifying IT training needs of staff within the Trust, and support with the delivery of this as agreed with the System Manager.
  • To support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the Virtual Ward programme and TeleTracking.
  • Contribute to the development of the strategic objectives of the Trust, providing specialist IT knowledge.
  • Support virtual and remote models of care and virtual group consultations.
  • Proactively researching advances in digital technology to support the ambition in the long-term plan of a Digital First vision for the Trust and advising the System Manager of potential opportunities.

Working for our organisation

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. 


We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. 


In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.


Would you like to work flexibly?  In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. 

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. 

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here:  Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date:  To Be Confirmed

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant BTEC National or Higher National Diploma, Degree
  • Microsoft Certified Desktop Support
  • IT Infrastructure Library - Foundation
  • Demonstrable Continued Professional Development
Desirable criteria
  • Member of a Professional Body, eg BCS
  • MCSE/MCSA

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • If no qualifications, at least 3 years’ experience working in a comparable technical role is required
  • Demonstrable and extensive experience and knowledge of end user device architecture
  • Ability to rapidly diagnose and fix incidents and problems remotely either by telephone or using a designated tool
  • Experience of working in a Microsoft Active Directory environment
Desirable criteria
  • Supported a range of Clinical Applications

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centred care
  • Ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism and act constructively
  • Ability to explain technical issues in a nontechnical way to end users
  • Excellent written skills and demonstrable experience of participating in drafting and proofing technical procedures and system documentation
  • Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Kent and Medway Work Place Wellbeing AwardNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardRoyal College of Anaesthetists Accredited

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Luke Climpson
Job title
GM - Operational Flow
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07702142006
Additional information

Or alternatively please contact Andy Cairns Central Operations System Manager on: 01892 939609 or at [email protected] 

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