# Digital Network Engineer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/digital-network-engineer/4672e837-936e-4044-b917-84a437a18b9c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/digital-network-engineer/4672e837-936e-4044-b917-84a437a18b9c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** North View - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** IT engineer - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Secondment: 12 months - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-12T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-05T07:00:44.426Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Greater_Manchester_Mental_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Administration/Administration-v8300605 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8300605?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s objectives and demonstrate the trust values in their day-to-day work. The post holder will deliver the highest level of network technical support to new and existing customers in person, remotely and over the phone. ### Main duties of the job ·Work as a member of the Network support team to ensure all support tickets, incidents, service requests and changes are executed in accordance with GMMH Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and change management processes. - Support the Network Team in the day-to-day management of GMMH networks, which includes wired and wireless networks, SDWAN, Firewalls. - Input into the daily, weekly and monthly network support checklists. - Provide a structured approach to diagnosing, assimilating and interpreting operational objectives, risks, and issues. - To fix diagnosed faults where feasible or to recommend appropriate solutions acknowledging and describing the implications for the end customer and for the internal IT teams. - Investigate, diagnose, test and resolve faults/problems from internal/external stakeholders to a conclusion. - Organise platform enhancements/upgrades - Supervise cabling contractors and 3rd party suppliers/vendors when working on Trust sites. ·Good customer facing skills are essential. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits - Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years - Excellent pension - Cycle to work scheme - Salary sacrifice car scheme - Wellbeing programme - Blue Light Card Discounts ### Applicant requirements This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge in network architecture, network operating systems and Firewalls. - Knowledge of network switching and routing. - Knowledge of WAN and VPN technologies - Knowledge of IP Addressing and subnetting **Desirable** - Knowledge of network monitoring tools - Knowledge of firewall administration - Knowledge of wireless LAN administration - Comms Rooms – cabling types and standards including resiliency considerations. ### Experience **Essential** - Experienced in Network design, implementation, maintenance and management - Experience of fault diagnosis and rectification in complex environments - Experience of working in a 3rd Line IT support role. **Desirable** - Firewall management - Supporting servers - Wireless administration and design - Previous NHS Experience ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Willingness to work flexible hours and to participate in a flexi-time system. - Participate in the IM&T call rota. - Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner whilst transporting network equipment. **Desirable** - Ability to meet the physical demands of the role. - Flexibility within working hours/days ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to communicate effectively at all levels - To analyse, interpret and resolve highly complex IM&T problems and introduce processes to avoid future re-occurrence. - Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and customer care skills. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. **Desirable** - Experience managing small technical projects. - Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and provide a range of options to senior management. - The ability to use required IT tools and diagnostic equipment in safe and appropriate manner. - Production of technical documentation ### Education / Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to degree level in a computer/engineering/technical discipline or an equivalent level of knowledge and expertise. **Desirable** - Higher education qualification in an IT related subject. - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or other networking qualification - ITIL Foundation Certificate - Relevant training in server technologies - Evidence of relevant continuing professional development ## Documents - [important candidate information (pdf, 2.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=931) - [ict network engineer - jd & ps (pdf, 800.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10619947) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.