Job Description

Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual who is able to work under pressure?



To work as a part of the operational MFT Telecoms Team. Deputy Telecoms Infrastructure Manager will be required to exercise initiative and judgement to ensure the provision of an efficient, telecoms service that is supportive to the Department and satellite locations.



You need to be self-motivated and able to work closely with Contractors and Telecom colleagues;



You will have good organisational skills, be able to work under pressure and must be confident in communicating to a broad range of individuals



Candidates must be reliable, flexible and have the ability to work alone as well as part of a team.



Be able to cover a full range of Telecoms Infrastructure duties and requirements to ensure an appropriate, effective and efficient service is provided across MFT



Project Manager small installation / amendment projects relating to Telecoms Infrastructure.



Directly manage contractors when on site who will be working on Telecoms Infrastructure within the Trust, and report to the Telecoms Infrastructure Manager any issues / problems that may arise in this process.



Act as first point of call for issues relating to Telecoms Infrastructure within Community Health Centers and Clinics, liaising where necessary with building owners / managers in order to provide the required Telecoms services at these properties.



Provide advice and guidance to the Head of Telecommunications, Telecoms Infrastructure Manager, Switchboard Manager and Deputy Switchboard Manager in terms of policy development and equipment deployment relating to the department.



Implement and manage a system of regular departmental audits to ensure the correct policies, procedures, training programmes, etc. are in place and are being implemented effectively across the Telecoms Department.



To deputise for the Telecoms Infrastructure Manger when necessary.



Deal with any request or complaints that are referred directly from the Telecoms Infrastructure Manager / Switchboard Manager ensuring these are investigated and reported on fully.



MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over 3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.



Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.



We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.



We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.



At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.



Diversity Matters



MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk .



We're looking forward to hearing from you!