ICT Analyst- Digital Service Desk
Posted 1 day ago by Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit
Negotiable
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Ashford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of ICT Analyst - Digital Service Desk at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust involves providing first-line IT support to clinicians and staff, ensuring smooth operation of technology systems. The position requires significant expertise in Information Communication Technology and a commitment to enhancing user experience through effective problem-solving and communication. The successful candidate will contribute to the organization's mission of improving mental health care across Kent and Medway. This role is open only to internal staff and those currently employed within the NHS Trusts and Integrated Care Board.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be the first point of contact for IT support.
- Solve problems, empower staff, and keep systems running smoothly.
- Deliver high levels of technology assurance and customer satisfaction.
- Negotiate and drive best value from technology investments and contracts.
- Ensure all staff are adequately developed to use available technology effectively.
- Engage effectively with stakeholder groups at all levels.
- Provide exceptional technical support and training to end-users.
- Troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of IT issues.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with users from all technical backgrounds.
- Demonstrate empathy and resilience in challenging situations.
- Play a key role in improving the ICT Assurance Framework.
- Contribute to strategies, policies, and processes that enhance user experience.
- Help maximize user productivity and satisfaction.
Key Skills:
- Strong technical skills and a passion for technology.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Any IT relevant qualifications.
- Experience relevant to Digital/Service Desk environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Ashford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Overview Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria. Be the Digital Lifeline for NHS Care , Join Our Digital Service Desk Team! Ready to make a real impact in healthcare? Join our Digital & IT team at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust as a Service Desk Analyst and help keep our clinicians connected and our patients cared for. Your Mission: Be the first point of contact for IT support Solve problems, empower staff, and keep systems running smoothly Drive digital innovation in the NHS Why You’ll Love It: NHS pension & benefits Career development opportunities A role that truly makes a difference Location: Kent Your skills can transform lives. Are you ready?
Main duties of the job The Post Requires a Person With Significant Expertise In Information Communication Technology And Having At Least Three Years Of Experience. The Individual Is Expected To Contribute Through Their Skills And Efforts To An ICT Function That Can: Deliver high levels of technology assurance and high levels of customer satisfaction Ensure the best return on investment is achieved through technology-enabled service transformation Negotiate and drive best value from technology investment, contracts and outsourcing arrangements Ensure all staff are adequately developed and able to make effective use of available technology Engage effectively with stakeholder groups at all level Working for our organisation We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It’s why we’re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident. Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities In this customer-facing role, you will be the first line of defence for our users' technical needs. You will: Provide exceptional technical support and training to end-users Troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of IT issues Communicate clearly and effectively with users from all technical backgrounds Demonstrate empathy and resilience in challenging situations You are a perfect fit for this role if you have: Strong technical skills and a passion for technology Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills A commitment to continuous learning and improvement The ability to work independently and as part of a team As a valued member of the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust team, you will also: Play a key role in improving the ICT Assurance Framework Contribute to strategies, policies, and processes that enhance user experience Help us maximize user productivity and satisfaction Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Any IT relevant qualifications Essential Criteria Training, Qualifications, Skills & Experience Experience relevant to Digital/Service Desk environment Supporting Information Essential Criteria Job Description relevant to the Person Specification