Network Field Engineer

Job overview

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated Network Field Engineer to join our IT team. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role supporting the network infrastructure that underpins clinical and corporate services across our diverse Trust sites.

As a Network Field Engineer, you will play a vital part in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our network services, directly supporting patient care and organisational effectiveness. You will work closely with colleagues across IT Operations and Service Delivery, as well as third‑party suppliers, in a varied and rewarding environment.

Main duties of the job

• Install, configure, and support network hardware including switches, routers, and wireless access points
• Provide on‑site support for network incidents, service requests, and planned maintenance
• Perform network fault‑finding, diagnostics, and resolution both remotely and on site
• Conduct detailed network audits and produce clear technical documentation
• Support and deliver network projects, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements in line with Trust standards and NHS Digital guidance
• Maintain accurate documentation of network assets, configurations, and procedures
• Support network security activities including access controls, patching, and vulnerability management
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers, and partner organisations

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.