NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
252800 Junior IT Support Engineer
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About The Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior IT Support Engineer to join our User Support team.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in IT within a large, complex organisation. You will play a key role in supporting staff across NHS Dumfries & Galloway, helping to ensure our digital services remain reliable and effective in supporting patient care.
What You’ll Do
- Provide first line IT support to staff across the organisation
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and access issues
- Support device deployment, configuration, and maintenance
- Work with a range of technologies including Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and endpoint devices
- Collaborate with senior engineers and specialist teams to resolve issues
- Contribute to service improvements and knowledge sharing
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking individuals who:
- Have a keen interest in IT and technology
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Are customer-focused and able to support users at all levels
- Are willing to learn and develop within a structured support environment
Previous experience in IT support is desirable but not essential. We welcome applicants who are at the early stages of their IT career.
Why Join Us?
This role offers:
- A strong entry point into an NHS IT career
- Exposure to a wide range of systems and technologies
- The opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team
- Access to training and development opportunities
Career Development
This is not just a job; it’s a career opportunity. The role provides a clear pathway to progress into a variety of IT roles, including:
- IT Support Engineer (Band 4/5)
- Technical / Infrastructure roles
- Application Support
- Cyber Security
- Digital Facilitation and Project roles
We are committed to supporting staff development and creating opportunities to grow within DDaT.
For informal enquiries
Please contact Brian Currie, User Support Manager on brian.currie@nhs.scot or Stephen Hall at stephen.hall3@nhs.scot
INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
Additional Information For International Candidates
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
WORK VISA
If You Require a Work Visa, Please Check To See If You And The Vacancy You Are Applying For Are Eligible By Visiting The Home Office Website
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
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