Digital and IT Officer
Job summary
Digital & IT Officer
- Location:Nelson House, Whitecross Road, Hereford, HR4 0DG
- Hours: 37.5 per week
- Salary:£28,962 £33,418 per annum (dependent on experience)
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Arrangement:Office-based (on-sight office based Monday - Friday is essential for this role)
Join our small but dedicated Digital & IT team at Taurus Healthcare and enjoy the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills across primary care and with wider collaborative partners. This is very much a face-to-face role based in our main Hereford office, providing essential support to colleagues across the organisation and ensuring they can deliver the best possible care. From maintaining Microsoft network infrastructure and clinical systems to leading on business continuity processes, no two days will be the same. As our services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 365 per year, we are looking for someone with the flexibility, adaptability and proactive approach needed to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Working closely with several key 3rd party support organisations, you'll play a key part in keeping vital health services connected, resilient and responsive for patients.
Main duties of the job
In this role, youll be the go-to expert for all things IT, providing first-line support across hardware, software, and clinical systems. Youll manage assets and procurement, administer key platforms like Office 365 and NHS portals, and oversee network and telephony infrastructure. From maintaining websites and digital tools to leading on security audits, business continuity planning, and IT projects, youll play a vital part in keeping our organisation connected, secure, and future-ready. About You: Flexible, proactive, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Experience in IT support and system administration is essential.
About us
Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012, as the provider arm of the GP Federation serving 185,000 patients in Herefordshire. Founded and owned by the partners of the entire Herefordshire Primary Care community, Taurus is focused on providing excellent out of hospital services for patients. Our ethos is to provide high quality and cost-effective health outcomes that are delivered as close as possible to the patients home, whilst ensuring that patients who do require in hospital services are seen as quickly and effectively as possible.
About us:
At Taurus Healthcare we strive to create a diverse, inclusive workplace, and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including those from Military Veterans and family members of serving personnel.
Employee benefits include:
- GenerousNHS pension schemewith 23.78% employer contribution
- 33-38 days annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
- ExtensiveEmployee Benefits Programme (Vivup), offering:
- 24/7 counselling services
- Salary sacrifice schemes (cars/bikes)
- National retailer discounts
- Access to theBlue Light Carddiscount scheme
Due to current licence limitations, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Digital & IT Administrator has a crucial face-to-face role in the Digital & IT team to deliver the maintenance and development of Digital & IT functions that will enable the corporate objectives and vision.
The role will be pivotal in administrating and leading on the day-to-day functions as part of the Digital and IT Team and will ensure a smooth running of the business, supporting a variety of teams and troubleshooting to keep our technical infrastructure up and running.
The post holder will work closely with the IT Manager and Associate Director, and colleagues from across Taurus Healthcare including partner organisations to ensure the successful delivery of specific projects.
They must be able to operate effectively alongside individuals at all levels of seniority in a multi-stakeholder environment. They will be required to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, using tact and diplomacy to maintain effective collaborative working arrangements ensuring that key work deliverables can be achieved.
They will provide high quality communication both internally and with external partners, ensuring that the organisation is represented as high quality, professional, caring and with robust governance.
They will actively support and contribute to a strong governance ethos throughout the organisation aiding in the demonstration of compliance with contracts, projects, policies and any statutory requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Administrative Support
Lead on developing and maintaining Digital and IT work schedules.
Responsible for first line support for hardware and software issues experienced by staff on site, remote users and staff working at other clinical locations.
Responsible for maintaining company asset register
Maintain IT equipment stock levels and lead on equipment evaluation and procurement
Oversee and support the Central Services, Ops, HR and Clinical Services with IT functions
Manage IT requirements within the staff induction process
Proactively forward plan and manage office systems and communicate effectively to coordinate a range of functions.
Support and manage the Digital programmes information management systems to maintain all relevant documentation.
When needed, use the internal CRM to update our websites and other communication platforms including TeamNet
Provide cover for other team members during times of annual leave, sickness leave and to address business critical areas of work.
Lead on developing business continuity processes and procedures working with colleagues across all service departments
Responsible for Office 365 and NHS portal administration including associated applications such as Sharepoint
Lead on managing all aspects of technical onboarding and off-boarding of staff for both corporate and clinical systems
Responsible for clinical and corporate teams with access to appropriate clinical and administrative system. Remote and F2F
Responsibility for Active directory Server management and associated services.
Equipment specification and Procurement ensuring value for money and efficacy.
Administration of Mobile phone estate through direct liaision with supplier for billing and phone administration
Managing, administrating IP telephony platform for corporate and clinical services
Local administration of network infrastructure for Wifi and HSCN connectivity working alongside 3rd Party Support Supplier
Maintain and configure clinical rooms with the associated access for corporate and clinical systems, including business continuity infrastructure
Manage, update and report on organizational D&IT risk incidents (through associated recording platform
Undertake and report on scheduled security audit and monitoring tasks in line with the information security policy and associated policies
Advise, support and implement specific areas of work within a project workstream across the organisation to deliver the necessary D&IT objectives
Building Management Systems
Lead on systems and infrastructure management for access control, CCTV and building management platforms which reside on the network infrastructure.
To coordinate with contractors to schedule maintenance visits and repairs in a timely manner.
To keep accurate records of contractor communications and work is undertaken and recorded.
To report any related concerns or issues of building management systems promptly to the General Manager
Person Specification
Office based Working
- This role is based in Hereford, the successful candidate must commit to office working 5 days per week (Hereford, HR4 0DG).
Experience
- Providing IT and/or digital related support functions
Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available) - applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
Employer details
Employer name
Taurus Healthcare Limited
Address
Taurus Healthcare Ltd
Whitecross Road
Hereford
HR4 0DG
Employer's website
https://www.herefordshiregeneralpractice.co.uk