End User Device Support - IT Technician Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Nottinghamshire Health Informatics Service (NHIS) are looking for 2 apprentices to work at Kings Mill Hospital. You will work under the supervision of an engineer in the build and commissioning of new and used equipment that includes workstations, laptops, iDevices and printers. You will also receive training in patching network equipment.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

In April 2025 to £14,722.50

Training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

To provide assistance to the End User Device Engineers delivering technical and user support
Training will involve working under the supervision of an engineer as directed by the EUC Service Support Manager/Team Leader in the build and commissioning of new and used equipment (workstations, laptops, i Devices, printers). Training will also include the patching of network equipment

To adhere to departmental policies regarding hardware and software inventory, equipment disposal and loan of IT equipment.

Main Duties

Provide technical and user support of existing hardware, software and operating systems in a timely and efficient manner, with support from the EUD engineer and in accordance with the procedures and standards of the department
To ensure users of IT systems & Information adhere to Organisational Policies and procedures, give guidance to users and contribute to these procedures
To advise customers on IT systems
To prioritise tickets logged by the Service Desk team and to resolve incidents and service requests in line with the Service Level Agreements with support from the EUD engineers
Ability to liaise with customers and third-party companies in a professional manner

Responsibilities of the Post Holder

Policy/service development
To contribute to the effective delivery of the Service Delivery function
To gain an understanding of how the department functions by assisting engineers as required whilst gaining knowledge and experience and by undertaking training in the following: - Moving and Handling

Research & Development - Aid in the testing of all new hardware configurations of desktop PCs and new printers, before these are put into use by customers. Pre-tests the latest releases of standard desktop software packages.

Where you’ll work

Kings Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton-In-Ashfield

NG17 4JL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Information communications technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task
Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements.
Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures
Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux
Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times
Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements
Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely
Test and evaluate network environments
Monitor performance and usage of a network
Deploy applications on a network
Set up storage and data access for staff
Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network
Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance
Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls
Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely
Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment.
Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements.
Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements.
Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy
Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
Install or undertake basic software upgrades,either physically or remotely
Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task

Your training plan

You will experience a blended learning model.

You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Derby Road campus (NG18). This attendance is required during term time only.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
I.T (grade Pass)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Physical fitness

About this company

Nottinghamshire Health Informatics Service (NHIS) are an Information Management & Technology (IM&T) service provider. We supply digital services including Infrastructure Management, Cyber Security, a full range of 1st, 2nd & 3rd Line Technical Support Services, along with Professional and Transformation services including Project Management & Training teams. NHIS are a shared service hosted by Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (SFHFT) supporting Health and Care organisations across the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System (ICS). We work collaboratively with our partner & customer organisations to help deliver their digital & transformational initiatives & strategies, providing expertise and knowledge gained through years of experience. We provide support to over 13,000 users at nearly 800 sites with around 150 internal dedicated staff. Our main aim is to help improve health and care services for citizens by working with organisations to improve the digital experience for the Health and Care workforce and for our local population, ultimately providing a data rich ICS with a focus on the sharing of information and interoperability.

https://www.notts-his.nhs.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Although this role is offered on an initial 22 month fixed term contract there are many opportunities for qualified IT Technicians within the NHS both locally and nationally.
This level 3 apprenticeship will give you the entry requirements for further study at university level either through apprenticeships or full time study courses.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Leoni

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900469

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285250.

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