Network Specialist
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Network Specialist to join the eHealth team within NHS Highland. The role involves providing a high-level networking service, managing and upgrading network hardware, and ensuring network infrastructure security across various healthcare sites. The post holder will work closely with other NHS Scotland health boards and partners, requiring a thorough understanding of large-scale network design and troubleshooting. Regular travel across the HSCP and NHS Highland areas is essential.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259909
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
30/09/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Base negotiable within Argyll & Bute HSCP
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
16/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
eHealth
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Job Advert
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the HSCP eHealth team for a Network Specialist. The post holder will work within a small established, proficient IT support team to provide a specialised high level networking service to the HSCP covering all aspects of our data network and associated systems.
The post holder is responsible for the management and upgrading of NHS Highland's network hardware (switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure and telephony) including all hospitals, general practices and other health care sites within the HSCP, installation and de-commissioning as well as firewall management and network infrastructure security. This will involve working closely with other NHS Scotland health boards, public bodies and partners, plus Argyll & Bute Council ICT networking team when required.
Candidates should be educated to degree / HND or equivalent level and have at least five years experience in a similar role. Working within large
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