IM&T Telecommunications Consultant | East of England Ambulance Service Trust
| Posting date: | 12 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £53,755 - £60,504 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2025 |
| Location: | Chelmsford / Norwich / Bedford, CM1 7WS |
| Company: | East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7073831/247-SS-IMTCon-0325 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a telecommunications specialist to join the EEAST, to lead and drive the telecommunications strategy of the Trust.
This role is central to the delivery and continuity of Information Technology Telephony services across the Trust with management responsibility for the overall technical design of he Trust’s telecommunications strategy.
The post holder will manage an overview of all Trusts telecommunication technology requirements and agree standards for the approval of the functional specification documents to ensure consistency and compatibility with the strategic vision.
They will also manage the overall telecommunication technical design for the Trust’s telecommunication infrastructure, including documentation of all telecommunication infrastructure.
A suitable candidate will be a Telecommunication Specialist with full understanding of the technology vision, objectives, deliverables and organisational goals. This role is key to defining the strategy of the Trusts telecommunication technologies strategy with current and future industry standards.
Hybrid working is available with the post holder required to attend one of our three Regional Trust bases - Bedford, Chelmsford or Norwich as required.
This vacancy is not open to candidates who have been unsuccessful for this role within the last 3 months.
Please ensure your application relates directly to the Person Specification demonstrating the core skills required for this role.
Responsible for ensuring that the telecommunication technical design standards are managed across the whole Trust infrastructure and system development programmes.
Formulate and review system development methodology and standards to ensure a common approach and consistent standard for all IM&T programmes of work.
Manage an overview of all Trusts telecommunication technology requirements and agree standards for the approval of the functional specification documents to ensure consistency and compatibility with the strategic vision.
Manage the overall telecommunication technical design for the Trust’s telecommunication infrastructure, including documentation of all telecommunication infrastructure.
Approve, in consultation with the Head of Digital Delivery, Head of Live Services and the Enterprise Architect, the telecommunication architecture for the Trust.
Manage relationship with 3rdparty telecommunication providers and hold Service Reviews in conjunction with the Head of Digital Delivery at regular intervals for all third parties providing telecommunication hosted services to the Trust.
For further information relating to detailed specifics for the role please refer to the attached Job description
Working for your Organisation
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
"All approved permanent and secondment vacancies for period of 9 months or more (with the exception of budgeted front line roles ie Paramedic, EMT, AEMT etc) within the Trust will be advertised solely to the redeployment pool candidates for a period of 4 calendar days"
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Mar 2025