IT Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has a Digital department in excess of 100 staff.
The Service Desk provides day to day Operational support to more than 8500 end users and a wide range of IT Hardware using many different Technologies.
This is an opportunity to join a large organisation which will provide exposure to over 200 different applications.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to join our small but very busy team.
The ideal candidate would have an interest in, or experience of, IT Service Operations.
The position is that of an entry level Service Desk Technician, your primary role would be that of 1st Line support, diagnosing and fixing problems reported by Trust staff on the IT Systems either through telephone calls or our Online portal. With a further role of both Network and Clinical account creation (for which training would be provided).
A working knowledge of Windows 10 and Office 365 is advantageous along with a recognition of the purpose of Active Directory
The department utilises ITIL processes and training to achieve foundation qualifications in version 4 will be provided.
Opportunities to gain O365 fundamentals qualifications will be provided.
The role will be office based at our Rodney Road site.
Initial interviews will be through Telephone with further shortlisting to on site Interviews at our Rodney Road site.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for IT Technician roles across Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,816 - £24,336 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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