If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Job overviewThe IT Support Officer role is to be the first point of contact for all ICT issues within the Health Board, they will provide an efficient, friendly, effective and professional first line hardware and software support service to all ICT service users.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of remote support while working as part of the ICT Service Desk and will also provide first line onsite support while visiting health board sites as part of a scheduled rota.
The post holder will also be involved with planning and take part in testing and training of software and ensure the appropriate documentation is completed and published.
Planning, management, implementation and receiving into support discrete projects across the whole Health Board.
The ICT Support officer directly accountable to the Senior ICT Support Officer for operational management and to the ICT Service Desk Manager for line management.
Base: The post requires a minimum of 2 days working from the Bowen Court, St Asaph, the remaining days can be worked remotely within the surrounding geographical area, individual working arrangements can be agreed with the successful candidate. Please contact to discuss individual requirements.
This post is fixed term for 9 months due to meet the needs of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobWould you like to be involved in delivering and supporting ICT Solutions that make a difference to our users?
If so, the DDaT service is looking for a full time positive and enthusiastic ICT Support Officer to join a dynamic team. Working across BCU you will provide operational support across a range of ICT System Solutions providing the training and support of ICT skills, system solutions, coordination of training activities and involvement with implementations.
Your key responsibilities include:- Advise on the support elements of a wide range of solutions
- Respond to all types of ICT related issues reported either via the telephone, live chat, informatics portal or in person effectively and efficiently, in a polite and professional manner adhering to negotiated Service Level Agreements.
- Record accurately all type of ICT related issues within the Service Desk's incident management tool. (Service Point)
- Provide first line technical support, including the analysis & diagnosis of hardware and software problems to initiate the most appropriate corrective action.
- Responsible for providing a high-level customer focused service.
- Responsible for call ownership throughout the call's lifecycle.
Essential Criteria Includes: - Educated to Diploma/HNC level or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Problem identification and solving
- Ability to effectively prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent customer service orientation.
Working for our organisationIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person specificationQualifications Essential criteria - Meets all essential criteria
Desirable criteria - Meets all Desirable criteria
Experience Essential criteria - Meets all essential criteria
Desirable criteria - Meets all Desirable criteria
Skills Essential criteria - Meets all essential criteria
Desirable criteria - Meets all Desirable criteria
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa or
Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting
Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirementsWelsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download - Bilingual JD (PDF, 323.3KB)
- Bilingual PS (PDF, 302.9KB)
- OH - Bilingual (PDF, 728.5KB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants October 2020 (PDF, 624.8KB)
- Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 688.3KB)
- NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
- Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)