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Job summary

Main area
Digital, Data and Technology
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-AC238-0424
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Abergele, Ysbyty Gwynedd or Wrexham Maelor
Town
Abergle,Bangor, Wrexham
Salary
£51,706 - £58,210 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2024 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Network Architect

Band 8a

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the  living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until  the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified, experienced, and self-motivated Network Architect to be based at either of the following BCUHB sites: Bangor/Abergele/Wrexham. This post is a permanent post.

Working as a key member of the Voice and Data team within the ICT department, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, installation, and on-going operational management and support of the Health Board’s voice and data infrastructures which are primarily based upon modern Cisco technologies.

Main duties of the job

Ideally, the post holder should have a relevant degree, and /or CCIE qualifications, and extensive equivalent experience of one or more of the following:

  • Data Networking Technologies (including LAN and WAN)
  • Network Protocols (TCP/IP and Ethernet)
  • Voice and Video Communication Technologies
  • Network Security Technologies (including Next Gen Firewall, and Intrusion Prevention Systems)
  • Wireless Networking Technologies

Additionally the post holder will have excellent organisational, documentation, analytical and interpersonal skills, and they will be required to provide specialist technical 3rd line support to departmental colleagues and 3rd party providers.

The post holder may be asked to work across all BCUHB sites and locations, therefore the ability to access transport (public and/or private) to travel off site is essential

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Knowledge

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Skills

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Experience

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dave Slocombe
Job title
Data Communications Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 850330
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