Network Wireless Specialist

As the Digital & Data Wireless Network Specialist at Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), you will play a pivotal role in delivering and managing a modern, resilient, and secure digital network across 100 Trust sites and partner networks. In addition, you will be responsible for delivering and managing the Trust's Wireless infrastructure in conjunction with the network manager.

The Trust utilises modern Cisco technologies which have recently undergone major investment and a complete overhaul of all Switching, routing, and wireless infrastructure utilising Cisco DNAC at the heart of the network.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised solutions engineer who lives our values of respect, compassion, and responsibility to assist with the implementation of our Digital and Data Journey to Change.

Importantly, you will understand how you deliver your role well will support the delivery of high-quality care within an ambitious organisation.

We'll support you with your professional development and work-life balance so that you can help us to achieve the Trust's three big goals:

1. To co-create a great experience for our patients, carers, and families.
2. To co-create a great experience for our colleagues.
3. To be a great partner.

Come and join the team and make a real difference.

Main duties of the job

A key member of the senior team for technology services, reporting to the Network Manager.

To provide specialist IT Network engineering services for TEWV NHS Foundation Trust in relation to its Digital networks and communications infrastructure ensuring that the service provided from conception to end of life complies with best practice technical, records, and cyber security standards, with robust contractual agreements in place to manage strong working relationships with third-party suppliers and partners.

The role is part of the Network on-call rota.

Provide expert guidance and opinion to Network Engineers/specialists, Network Manager, and stakeholders. Investigate a range of complex Wireless networking issues over a range of technology and IT subject matter. Areas including LAN/WAN connectivity, Wireless infrastructure, Firewalls, Routing, Switching, Network resilience, and capacity planning. Follow the relevant policies, standards, and practices. Robustly document the Trust's existing network infrastructure and develop documentation in support of future technology in relation to the Trust's digital strategy and ambitions.

About us

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family.

We want you to feel like you are part of a close-knit team at TEWV.

It's important to us that you feel valued and appreciated.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The lead wireless network specialist for the Trust enterprise wireless network to support the health, delivery, and maintenance of an enterprise 802.11 wireless network infrastructure to meet modern standards and provide the best possible service for our staff, patients, and carers.

Providing expert advice in a range of IT networks and guidance across a range of technical areas relating to the area of work. Developing, monitoring, and maintaining a robust network infrastructure in support of the Trust's strategic direction.

The Wireless Network Specialist works alongside the Network Manager to provide technical expertise and leadership to the Network team. They work closely with the Network Manager to develop and implement wireless infrastructure strategies, and ensure that the network infrastructure is secure, reliable, and performing optimally. They proactively identify and implement technical improvements, including automation and monitoring, to optimise the infrastructure's performance. In addition to providing technical guidance and support to the Network Manager, they will help mentor the leading engineers in the network and infrastructure server team when required, enhancing their skills and knowledge. Wireless network expertise and knowledge are critical in troubleshooting complex network faults and issues and ensuring that the Network and Infrastructure teams are up-to-date with industry best practices, and well-equipped to deliver a service that enables high-quality patient care.

Has credibility with technology staff and managerial leaders. Can understand and learn quickly about relevant service delivery issues, take governance/due diligence processes and ethics into account and successfully engage and influence technical and managerial colleagues at all levels of the organisation in relation to Network technologies and the associated cyber security considerations.

Works in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to document and communicate proposed and existing technical configuration documentation in relation to the field of expertise.

Please feel free to contact me for an informal discussion on the role prior to application/interview. We are looking for a strong candidate to work with the team to deliver the best possible digital experience for our customers.

Thanks,
Dale Hopper - Network Manager
dale.hopper@nhs.net

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Significant experience in designing and delivering Wireless enterprise networks.
• Performing structured Wireless surveys to a high standard and produce recommendation reports.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience. Experience and knowledge of Cisco Wireless networking.

Desirable

• Experience of SDA/DNAC/ISE.
• Experience utilising Ekahau wireless survey equipment.

Skills
Essential

• Highly developed wireless troubleshooting, underpinned by theory and experience.
• Up to date in-depth knowledge of industry standard technology platforms and their use in relation to the support, maintenance, and development of an enterprise-wide IT network services.
• Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) in wireless technologies.

Desirable

• Proficient in the use of EkaHau Wireless survey equipment and its associated software. Training offered to support.

Attributes
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications
Essential

• Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA).
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Desirable

• CCNP wireless specialism.
• Other relevant wireless certification.

Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lanchester Road Hospital
Durham
DH1 5RD
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346-CORP-184-24