# Senior Network Engineer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-network-engineer/73658358-6b40-4c98-9727-d7d33bd524c1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-network-engineer/73658358-6b40-4c98-9727-d7d33bd524c1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** St James's University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** IT engineer - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49387.00 to £56515.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-13T07:01:52.264Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-1111 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=2343&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Are you ready to use your network engineering skills in a way that makes a positive impact on peoples lives? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to become a member of our Data Communications team within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ### Main duties of the job Reporting to the Network Development Manager your role will focus on network implementation and providing technical support and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders. In return, we can offer you a varied, interesting, and challenging role working as part of a fantastic team and offering all the support you need to learn at pace and achieve your career ambitions. ### About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. ### Details - Date posted: 13 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 7 - Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 002341 - Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Shortlisting Date: 28/10/2026 Interview Date:: 02/10/2026 Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata. Why you should join our Team DIT at LTHT is a highly motivated and inclusive place to work. We hold our Leeds Way Values in high esteem and respect all colleagues. Within the trust we are always looking to improve and give the best service possible, and we are looking for individuals with the same drive to join us. DIT look after the Trust’s information technology, responsible for delivering and embedding the latest digital innovations, finding the right hardware and software to meet business needs, turning information into insight and everything in between. It’s an exciting time to join us, as we offer varied and rewarding opportunities. We’d love to consider your application if you want to be a part of delivering operational services that allow patients to be treated effectively across Leeds. If you choose to use Al tools to complete your application, please take the time to edit and personalise your application and ensure that the language used reflects your behaviours, ideas and values. We want to understand what you can bring to LTHT and your reasons for applying, not a version of these created by AI. AI is a tool, it is not a replacement for your thoughts, experience and ideas. What you will bring to the role - A Masters degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline, or equivalent experience and a commitment to continued professional development. - Experience of working in a large LAN/WAN communications environment, preferably within a hospital setting. - A highly specialised knowledge of TCP/IP and experience troubleshooting these protocols. - Specialist knowledge of administering, maintaining, configuration and installation of Wide Area routed networks and associated technologies. - Advanced computer knowledge and skilled in the use of PC applications. - Evidence of organising own work, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines. - Demonstrates collaborative working, supporting colleagues or sharing knowledge. - Able to walk long distances between communication equipment locations and be able to lift and carry equipment. - Ability to prioritise workload and maintain calm disposition under pressure. - Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. ## Person Specification ### Training **Essential** - Must be prepared to undertake training essential to the job. **Desirable** - PRINCE2 Project Management Course. ### Behaviours **Essential** - Honesty & Integrity - Drive, enthusiasm & a proactive approach to work. - Commitment to working with others. - Commitment to own personal development. - Accepting of individual responsibility within a teamwork culture. - Professional attitude. - Flexible approach and embraces change. - Positive & proactive style. - Diplomacy. **Desirable** - Able to motivate others and provide leadership. ### Qualifications **Essential** - A degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline - Attained Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) status or equivalent diploma or experience. **Desirable** - Masters degree in relevant subject. ### Practical Skills **Essential** - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Project Management skills – ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Leadership skills. - Creativity & innovation. ### Special Knowledge **Essential** - Experience working in a large LAN/WAN (Local Area Network/Wide Area Network) communications environment. - A highly specialised knowledge of TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) protocol and experience troubleshooting these protocols. - An advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience of implementing multi layered networks including an understanding of resilience techniques such as Spanning Tree and HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol) - Specialist knowledge and experience of implementing Cisco IOS (Internet Operating System) network operating systems and the implementation and management of Cisco Firepower appliances in a multilayer environment. **Desirable** - Experience gained in a Health environment. - Understanding of wider NHS health community. - Knowledge of the wider health IT programmes. - Experience of network administration and implementation gained in a multi-site environment. - Experience of managing technical staff over a multi-site location. ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Able to cover operational hours and willing to participate in overtime when required. - Able to walk long distances between communication equipment locations and be able to lift and carry equipment for long distances. ## Documents - [Senior Network Engineer JD (DOCX, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=4378&JobId=2343) ## 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.