IT Support Apprentice

***PLEASE NOTE*** To apply for this opportunity you must apply direct via the NHS website otherwise your application will not be considered:

Job vacancy: Apprentice Desktop Support Officer, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 317 Regent Point | trac.jobs

Employer description:

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.

Overview:

An opportunity has arisen for an IT Support Apprentice within the Trust IT department, to support the delivery of high-quality IT support services to the Trust. We are looking for an apprentice to join the Desktop Support Team who will be a key team member delivering second and third-line support to our end users. 

Responsibilities:

• To provide first and second line desktop support services to users of information technology across the trust, to maximise the availability and functionality of information technology to end users. this may be either over the telephone, by e-mail or at the deskside. 
• Provide assistance to the Senior Desktop Support Officers to diagnose and repair PCs, laptops, peripherals and applications.
• Provide desktop and peripheral installation, configuration and upgrade services to Trust and supported third party organisations.
• Maintain up to date IT records and asset management as required.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of technical hardware used within the trust.
• Provide basic end user familiarisation with PC hardware facilities when installing new or upgrade systems for end users.
• Provide basic end user familiarisation with peripherals facilities when installing new or upgraded systems for end users.
• Assess the suitability of PC locations before installation from a health and safety perspective.
• Be flexible in your approach to work in order to support the 3 primary sites and our community sites as required.

Desirable skills:

• Basic understanding of applications, including installation and configuration.
• Basic knowledge and experience of Microsoft operating systems.
• Basic knowledge of networks.
• The ability to demonstrate excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Motivated and proactive.
• Patient and focused.
• Team player.

Entry requirements:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours:

37.5 hours per week.

Benefits:

• Discounts at high street shops, restaurants, events and online retailers for NHS staff.
• Free eye tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Lease cars.
• Travel scheme.
• Gyms onsite with a range of equipment.
• Staff social club.
• Nursery onsite at Freeman Hospital for Childcare.
• Health and well-being support.

Future prospects:

You will be an NHS Band 2 throughout the apprenticeship for 18 months and then go up to a Band 3 salary with the possibility of securing a permanent role and further development opportunities

About QA:

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. 

Interested? Apply now!

***PLEASE NOTE*** To apply for this opportunity you must apply direct via the NHS website otherwise your application will not be considered:

Job vacancy: Apprentice Desktop Support Officer, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 317 Regent Point | trac.jobs