Join a team that keeps the NHS running behind the scenes and ensures the technology powering patient care never skips a beat.
Location
Manchester, Salford, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
38,682 – 46,580 per year
About Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together healthcare professionals who share one purpose: improving lives through outstanding care. They combine expertise, innovation, and compassion to build systems that support millions across Greater Manchester. Their digital and infrastructure teams are at the heart of this transformation, working to ensure technology enhances every part of the patient experience.
Job details
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities through large-scale digital transformation projects
- Hybrid working flexibility for a better work-life balance
- Comprehensive NHS pension and generous annual leave
- Continuous learning support through professional certifications and development programmes
- Inclusive and supportive team culture that values your contribution and encourages innovation
Requirements
- Relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
- Professional certification such as Microsoft/MSCE/Azure or similar
- Experience managing digital platforms across enterprise environments
- Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) Systems and industry best practices
- Proven ability to analyse, prioritise, and solve complex issues efficiently
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non-technical staff
- A proactive mindset with flexibility to adapt to evolving technology and support needs
Salary Details
The salary for this position ranges from £38,682 to £46,580 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Additional NHS benefits apply.
About the Role
As a Senior Platform Lifecycle Engineer, you’ll take ownership of assessing, maintaining, and optimising the digital platforms that power essential NHS services. This role goes beyond routine maintenance. It’s about improving performance, reducing downtime, and ensuring every platform supports better patient outcomes.
You’ll work across both on-premise and cloud environments, guiding the lifecycle of systems from design to decommission. Your expertise will help identify cost-saving opportunities, enhance compliance, and strengthen security. Working alongside IT and clinical teams, you’ll ensure that every system runs smoothly and securely, allowing frontline staff to focus on care rather than technology.
If you’re someone who thrives on solving complex challenges and finds meaning in work that impacts real lives, this role will fit you perfectly.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and optimise digital platforms to extend performance and reliability
- Plan and implement upgrades or replacements that keep systems secure and compliant
- Troubleshoot technical issues to prevent service interruptions that affect patient care
- Collaborate with IT and clinical teams to align platform operations with healthcare delivery
- Monitor and maintain cloud and on-premise environments for scalability and cost efficiency
- Lead lifecycle management strategies to improve resilience and system health
- Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new platform technologies that advance healthcare delivery
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they’ve resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality and diversity. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, ensuring fairness and inclusion in recruitment and career development.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Manchester, Salford, United Kingdom
- Contact: Recruitment Team via NHS Jobs portal
Reference Number
NCA-PLAT-LIFE-1025
How To Apply
Ready to be part of a team driving digital transformation in healthcare? Apply now to shape the technology that supports millions every day.
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