Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- Skills
Configuration, install and maintenance skills
- Skills
Workload management, formal change documentation writing
- Skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Values
Communication: To be an open, engaging and listening organisation.
- Values
Ownership: To ensure every individual makes a positive contribution demonstrating leadership and accountability.
- Values
Respect: To act with dignity and respect at all times, ensuring all opinions are valued
- Values
Excellence: To be committed to providing an innovative, high quality, customer - focused service.
- Knowledge
Network management and support. IP/TCP routing and switching. Good understanding of the OSI Model.
- Experience
A minimum of 3 years’ experience at this level
- Qualifications
Cisco Network Certification or similar degree, demonstrable experience
- Other requirements
A full UK driving licence and vehicle access is essential for this post as it requires extensive travel across the footprint of the Trust.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Skill in network automation or scripting to streamline network administration tasks.
- Skills
Leadership skills in mentoring or supporting junior team members, contributing to service improvements.
- Knowledge
VoIP experience with any vendor.
- Experience
5 or more years’ experience at this level.
- Qualifications
CCNP certification
Job overview
Are you an experienced Network Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to progress your career within the NHS? We have a fantastic opportunity for talented individuals to join our team as a Network Engineer.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including network automation, VoIP, wireless, and SD-WAN. You will be responsible for designing and implementing these solutions, as well as providing technical support and troubleshooting when necessary.
Interviews planned for week commencing 23 November 2026
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Network Engineer within NHS Informatics Merseyside, you will be responsible for managing our complex network infrastructure, ensuring the delivery of reliable and secure network services to support clinical operations and improve patient outcomes. You will also design and implement network solutions and ensure network security and compliance with relevant standards and policies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Managing network infrastructure and services to meet the needs of the NHS
- Providing expert technical support for network services
- Ensuring network security and compliance with relevant standards and policies
- Identifying and resolving network issues to minimise downtime and improve performance
- Collaborating with other IT teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience as a Network Engineer, with expertise in Cisco network technologies
- T Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. S Strong communication and collaboration skills. ·
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Senior Network Engineer with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington, England. It is listed as a Band 6 IT engineer role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Nov 2026.
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