IT Development Engineer
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, PO6 3ENView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
This vacancy is only open for applications for internal applicants from Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust NHS Band...
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a fixed term engineer to join our Digital team in the role of IT Development engineer.
The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and follow the standard operating procedures for the role.
This roles primary tasks are to establish working relationship with third party suppliers and Trust staff in the ordering, processing and installation of endpoint IT equipment and the management of equipment being retired. The role requires previous experience of Digital Service Desk 1st line support. This ensures relevant Digital processes are understood. A knowledge of current technology and the ability to identify and source Digital equipment to meet the needs of the organisation in a cost effective and supportable manner
- Providing cover for the Digital Service Desk where required
- Supports Computer room operations, carrying out daily check of data centres and back tape changes where required.
- The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate an understanding of Software licensing especially Microsoft and Adobe
- WEEE regulations in relation to IT Hardware disposal
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant experience in relation to the job description
- IT Literate and practical experience of Windows software, e.g. Word, Excel, etc.
- Application incident and problem management skills Understanding of NHS data standards and NHS data items.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
- Good interpersonal and explanatory skills in dealing with a wide range of information technology users from skilled to IT illiterate.
- Good verbal / written communication skills, with the ability to present to small groups.
- Computer Literate and competent with Microsoft Windows and MS Office collaboration software.
- Ability to set clear and appropriate priorities, with the ability to deal with conflicting demands, unpredictable work pattern, and multiple deadlines.
- Excellent customer friendly telephone manner
- Advanced keyboards skills
- Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult users
- Practical understanding of NHS IT Security issues
Desirable
- ITIL Foundation Certificate.
- Knowledge of supporting clinical applications within a healthcare setting.
- Experience of working within an NHS Digital environment
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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