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Good understanding of the OSI Model.\n\n Desirable\n\n VoIP experience with any vendor.\n\n Qualifications\n\n Essential\n\n Cisco Network Certification or similar degree, demonstrable experience\n\n Desirable\n\n CCNP certification\n\n Skills\n\n Essential\n\n Troubleshooting and problem solving skills.\n\n Configuration, install and maintenance skills\n\n Workload management, formal change documentation writing\n\n Strong communication and collaboration skills.\n\n Desirable\n\n Skill in network automation or scripting to streamline network administration tasks.\n\n Leadership skills in mentoring or supporting junior team members, contributing to service improvements.\n\n Experience\n\n Essential\n\n A minimum of 3 years' experience at this level\n\n Desirable\n\n 5 or more years' experience at this level.\n\n Other requirements\n\n Essential\n\n A full UK driving licence and vehicle access is essential for this post as it requires extensive travel across the footprint of the Trust.\n\n Person Specification\n\n Values\n\n Essential\n\n Communication: To be an open, engaging and listening organisation.\n\n Ownership: To ensure every individual makes a positive contribution demonstrating leadership and accountability.\n\n Respect: To act with dignity and respect at all times, ensuring all opinions are valued\n\n Excellence: To be committed to providing an innovative, high quality, customer - focused service.\n\n Knowledge\n\n Essential\n\n Network management and support. 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Good understanding of the OSI Model.\n\n Desirable\n\n VoIP experience with any vendor.\n\n Qualifications\n\n Essential\n\n Cisco Network Certification or similar degree, demonstrable experience\n\n Desirable\n\n CCNP certification\n\n Skills\n\n Essential\n\n Troubleshooting and problem solving skills.\n\n Configuration, install and maintenance skills\n\n Workload management, formal change documentation writing\n\n Strong communication and collaboration skills.\n\n Desirable\n\n Skill in network automation or scripting to streamline network administration tasks.\n\n Leadership skills in mentoring or supporting junior team members, contributing to service improvements.\n\n Experience\n\n Essential\n\n A minimum of 3 years' experience at this level\n\n Desirable\n\n 5 or more years' experience at this level.\n\n Other requirements\n\n Essential\n\n A full UK driving licence and vehicle access is essential for this post as it requires extensive travel across the footprint of the Trust.\n\n Disclosure and Barring Service Check\n This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.\n\n Employer details\n\n Employer name\n Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust\n\n Address\n\n Saturn House\n\n Knowsley Business Park, Liverpool.\n\n L34 9GJ\n\n United Kingdom\n\n Employer's website\n\n https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)\n\n Employer details\n\n Employer name\n Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust\n\n Address\n\n Saturn House\n\n Knowsley Business Park, Liverpool.\n\n L34 9GJ\n\n United Kingdom\n\n Employer's website\n\n https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)\n\n Employer contact details\n\n For questions about the job, contact:\n\n Network Systems Manager\n\n Stephen Prisk\n\n \n\n 07747611207\n\n Details\n\n Date posted\n 19 October 2026\n\n Pay scheme\n Agenda for change\n\n Band\n\n Band 6\n\n Salary\n\n £39,959 to £48,117 a year\n\n per annum\n\n Contract\n Permanent\n\n Working pattern\n\n Full-time\n\n Reference number\n\n 350-IM8327829\n\n Job locations\n\n Saturn House\n\n Knowsley Business Park, Liverpool.\n\n L34 9GJ\n\n United Kingdom\n\n Job overview\nAre you an experienced Network Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to progress your career within the NHS? 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