ICT Technical Engineer - Infrastructure

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All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English

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The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Working within the ICT Infrastructure team, the postholder will be expected to provide an expert and effective ICT support service, predominantly in development, implementation and ongoing maintenance across a range of ICT systems across Wales, including the provision of ICT support and advice to managers and users. Writing documentation for others to follow when necessary.

The post holder will be required to work without supervision to a high standard, prioritise work and manage time effectively, deciding when it is necessary to refer to their team leader or a manager. Supporting, maintaining and installing ICT Infrastructure across the Trust in accordance with Organisational policies and procedure. Ensuring scheduled work is completed within timescales to agreed quality standards and in line with departmental procedures.

The Post holder will work daily with minimum supervision, managing their own workload and any problems autonomously, ensuring that deadlines and targets are met and that new central and local legislative requirements are worked into the existing local implementation.

The main duties and responsibilities of the post holder are as follows:

• Providing second line ICT support for users of all ICT systems in The Welsh Ambulance Service Trust, escalating problems in a timely and efficient manner over the telephone, face to face and via electronic communication using own initiative.
• Supporting the senior infrastructure engineering team colleagues with infrastructure project work, assisting in the implementation and testing of the new systems.
• Providing additional support to the senior infrastructure engineering team in the ongoing maintenance and monitoring of the key infrastructuresystems once implemented in the Trust.
• Prioritise and respond to calls assigned in the ICT helpdesk software, ensuring the integrity of the call and solution information is kept up to date.
• Liaise with both internal and external agencies for the installation/configuration of new and current systems.
• Advises on and configures servers and other infrastructure equipment to ensure that it is configured to meet system/trust requirements. Including the development and use of centralized administration and distribution.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Welsh Language level 1 skills are desirable for this role.

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we’re needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

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