Make your mark by shaping IT systems that keep healthcare services running smoothly and securely.
Location
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
55,690 – 62,682 per year
About Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
They are a dedicated NHS organisation focused on delivering high quality healthcare services across Gloucestershire. Their digital teams are the backbone of safe patient care, ensuring clinical and business systems are reliable and resilient. They believe in teamwork, continuous improvement, and providing an environment where technical leaders can thrive while making a difference in people’s lives.
Job details
Benefits
- Competitive Band 8b salary for financial stability
- NHS pension scheme and staff benefits for long term security
- Opportunity to lead a skilled technical team with real impact
- Career growth with access to professional training and development
- Supportive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration
Requirements
- Microsoft or vendor virtualisation qualification
- Strong technical expertise in building and configuring complex server infrastructures
- Proven ability to troubleshoot advanced IT issues effectively
- Significant experience managing IT projects and meeting delivery standards
- Skilled in prioritising workloads and leading teams under pressure
- Desirable but not essential: ITIL v4, Prince 2, or experience within the NHS
Salary Details
This post is offered at Band 8b with a salary range of £55,690 to £62,682 per year under the NHS Agenda for Change.
About the Role
The Server and Network Manager plays a central role in keeping systems reliable across clinical and business areas. They will manage a team of server and network specialists, balancing planned projects with reactive support so that services run without disruption. They will prioritise workloads, coach team members, and ensure performance standards are met. The role also involves leading service improvement programmes, engaging with users for feedback, and embedding best practice across IT operations. Every decision made in this role contributes directly to patient care and operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee server and network specialists so that service continuity is never compromised
- Plan and prioritise workloads to balance projects and support needs effectively
- Allocate resources and resolve critical incidents that affect operations
- Introduce service improvements that drive efficiency and resilience
- Engage with stakeholders and end users to gather feedback and shape solutions
- Monitor performance against targets to maintain a high standard of service
- Lead knowledge sharing and coaching to build a strong technical team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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.
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, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They are committed to building a workforce that reflects the community they serve. They value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Rikenel, Montpellier, Gloucester, GL1 1LY
- Contact: Recruitment Team
Reference Number
GHC-SNM-0925
How To Apply
Ready to take charge of systems that matter every day. Send in your application now and step into a role where your expertise shapes the future.
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