Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Do you want the chance to work as part of an innovative small team supporting the cutting edge of pre-hospital emergency care? This is for you!

Were looking for a dedicated, highly motivated individual who can work as part of our existing team to support to the whole organisation, including 2 Ambulance Emergency Operations Centres. This vacancy is fixed term or on a secondment basis for a period of up to 12 months

Please note - a full UK driving licence is essential for this post.

If you have any questions in relation to the role, please feel free to contact Mike Turner on 07741 014759.

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• As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, some of your duties will include

  Deliver the role of Senior Infrastructure Engineer in accordance with the agreed Role Profile and Objectives.

  Be responsible to the Head of IT Delivery, for the efficient and effective support of IT systems and services throughout the Trust as relates to IT Servers.

  Develop, contribute towards and implement policies, procedures and guidelines related to IT Infrastructure Security.

  Assist in the Development of an IT Infrastructure cloud first program and raise awareness of IT Infrastructure strategy amongst staff, promoting the IT department 5-year strategic plan

  Successful applicants must have extensive IT experience with a significant portion within a senior IT role and a proven track record of successful project delivery.

  You must hold a post graduate degree within an IT field along with a recognised IT Server qualification

  At WMAS we see the importance of training as technology never stands still. You will be encouraged to participate in professional industry leading training courses including certification.

  With the crucial nature of the systems our team supports, we have very high expectations of our engineers, that they are adaptable, reliable and work in accordance with the organisational core values. If you have these essential qualities and would like the fantastic opportunity to work in our fast paced, critical environment, please apply today

• Post Graduate Degree within an IT field or equivalent Vocational qualifications or experience.
• Recognized IT Server Qualifications (e.g., Microsoft, AWS).
• Recent evidence of continuing professional development.
• Extensive IT Experience, a significant portion of which in a senior IT role, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

- Travel to other Trust sites may be required on an ad-hoc basis. - The Trust is a NO SMOKING environment. - Employees have an ongoing obligation to declare any civil or safeguarding issues and/or investigations against them, together with any criminal cautions or convictions (expired or current subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act) that they receive during the course of their employment with the Trust. - All employees must adhere to and perpetuate all Trust policies and procedures including those relating to Raising Concerns, Code of Conduct, Health and Safety, Clinical Governance and confidentiality, Smoke Free and Equal Opportunities in Employment, including responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010 and awareness and compliance with Infection Prevention & Control, the Risk Management Policy and Incident Reporting, ensuring risks are identified, managed appropriately, and dealt with quickly and effectively. - All employees who provide care for patients are accountable for what they do. - Employees are required to abide by the NHS values and Constitution and the Trust's core values and standards. - The Trust has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. - All employees are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and the Children Act (1989, 2004). - The post holder is required to take responsible care for the health and safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. - The Trust uses risk assessments to predict and control risk and the incident reporting system to learn from mistakes and near misses and so improve services for patients and staff. - All employees must observe and comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2016, and associated legislation, and with the Common Law Duty of Confidentiality. - The post holder must be aware that any information held by the Trust in theory could be requested by the public, including emails and minutes of meetings. - There is a requirement to participate in the Trust's Personal Development and Portfolio Review process and to ensure your own personal and professional development, attending training courses as directed by the Trust. - If your post requires you to be fully registered with the appropriate association, you should provide evidence of such. - Under the conditions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, as amended, employees are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which otherwise might be considered ‘spent'. - Reimbursement of travel costs will be as per the current Agenda for Change rates. - West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust has a strong commitment to Equality & Diversity within the organization, and externally in the service provision to our communities. - All staff, partners, communities, and patients will be treated with dignity and respect at all times to fulfill the Trust values. - Revised Feb 2019.