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Fixed term for 18 months
NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE - eHealth
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is the largest and most complex healthcare service in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK. A single Health Information & Technology (HI&T) organisation exists following a re-structure. One of its key objectives is to create an Information and IT infrastructure capable of integrating Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
For more information on the EHealth Directorate and working for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde visit our website www.nhsggc.org.uk
Ref Infrastructure Consultant – Architecture – 1 Post.
Band AFC7, 37.5 hrs, Smithhill Street, Paisley.
The Architecture team is part of the eHealth Strategy & Programmes group and works closely with the other eHealth services.
The key objectives of the architecture group are:
- To assess, design, develop and deliver the IT infrastructure for new-builds, new business/clinical services and new IT systems/applications.
- To improve the cost effectiveness and resilience of the underpinning IT infrastructure.
- To work closely with colleagues to scope, prioritise and develop IT services.
- To take a lead role in managing eHealth investment projects.
- Across all areas to consider a range of approaches, from innovative use of new technologies to rationalisation of existing systems.
- And be a source of expertise / consultancy on IT Infrastructure for eHealth and other services.
This position is within the Microsoft 365 programme team. The Microsoft 365 programme of work will move NHSGGC from locally hosted Office apps and services to a shared NHS Scotland National Office 365 tenant.
We will be working in a phased approach.
Phase 1: User engagement and investigation.
Phase 2: Mail and personal data migration.
Phase 3: Shared, departmental data migration and closure processes
The focus for this role is to provide technical leadership and support across all phases of the programme. This will involve working with the services and programme team to scope, develop, deliver and support migration to Office 365 services.
Educated to degree level in computer science or engineering (or evidence the equivalent skill level required for the role gained through practical experience), you will have at least 5 years experience in infrastructure support and at least 2 years experience in infrastructure development. You will be a good communicator with extensive practical experience in the analysis, specification, and implementation of systems within complex large-scale, multi-site environments.
Technical knowledge of aspects of systems; hardware, database, software and hardware integration environments and associated knowledge of legislation, best practices and procedures surrounding IT is required.
Experience in Office 365 and Microsoft Exchange is desirable.
Shift pattern is; Mon-Fri 9-5
Informal Contact
Alan Girvan, Senior Infrastructure Consultant Alan.Girvan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk 07794480787
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.