Job summary

The Senior Network Engineer will be part of a team responsible for the operational management of corporate and primary care networks spanning multiple on premises datacentres as well as many sites across the NHS North East London ICB region. This role is a highly skilled technical role, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and an eye for detail. The role requires experience with various technologies and tools such as Cisco ACI, Cisco routing and switching, FortiManager, FortiAnalyser, FortiAuthenicator, FortiNac, FortiAPs, FortiSwitches, SD-Wan, Layer2/3 routing and switching, Netbox, IPAM, Solarwinds, Zabbix, LogicMonitor, PowerShell, Python, Azure networking.

This role is a senior role, as such mentoring of junior employees is required, as well as communication of complex technical tasks to non-technical colleagues and customers. Occasional requirement to provide team leadership when line management is on leave, as well as leadership in ITIL processes such as Change Management, Major Incident Management and Problem management.

Main duties of the job

o The postholder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels including corporate ICB colleagues, ICT peers and direct reports, partners, supplierso Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide, information and analytical advice and expertise.o To liaise with other managers to share best practice.o Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to a range of stakeholders both internal and external (including outside the NHS) to the organisation, some at very senior levelo Good presentational skills for conveying complex conceptso Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others

About us

NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) was formed on 1 July 2022.

We are an exciting new organisation putting the needs of communities at the heart of our commissioning arrangements.

We are working with local people and partners across health, social care and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities. Our key priority in the next year will be to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our Out of Hospital Strategy.

We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.

Please note that all vacancies will be subject to a 6 months' probation period in line with the Probation Policy.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year Per annum including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

161-NELICB-411-A

Job locations

20 Churchill Place

Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Cisco / Fortinet Routing and Switching Certification (CCNP / NSE4)

Desirable

• Post-graduate degree or equivalent
• Cisco / Fortinet Security Certification
• ITILv3 or newer Foundation

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Operational Management of Cisco and Fortinet Network Infrastructure
• Significant Experience in Cisco and Fortinet Hardware and Technology Stack
• Experience with enterprise Firewalls as part of an SDWAN
• Experience with Cisco ACI Hardware and Technology Stack
• Significant experience supporting and managing a network infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
• Significant Experience in providing specialist, professional technical support and guidance to peers and colleagues.
• Complex Configuration, administration, planning, design, implementation and management of Network Infrastructure & Security i.e.: Routers, Firewalls (inc IPS, IDS), Switches, Wi-Fi, NAC WAN, SDWAN, Accelerations, Remote Access solutions, Licensing.
• Experience with integrating on-prem networks with Azure
• Experience managing a corporate data center and associated technologies
• Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
• Experience of managing risks and reporting

Desirable

• Understanding of the public sector
• Experience in a healthcare environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Powershell / Python Scripting
• Extensive knowledge of Azure networking services
• Extensive knowledge of Fortinet technologies

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project
• Significant experience of Cisco ACI technologies

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Cisco / Fortinet Routing and Switching Certification (CCNP / NSE4) Desirable Post-graduate degree or equivalent Cisco / Fortinet Security Certification ITILv3 or newer Foundation Experience Essential Experience in Operational Management of Cisco and Fortinet Network Infrastructure Significant Experience in Cisco and Fortinet Hardware and Technology Stack Experience with enterprise Firewalls as part of an SDWAN Experience with Cisco ACI Hardware and Technology Stack Significant experience supporting and managing a network infrastructure in an enterprise environment. Significant Experience in providing specialist, professional technical support and guidance to peers and colleagues. Complex Configuration, administration, planning, design, implementation and management of Network Infrastructure & Security i.e.: Routers, Firewalls (inc IPS, IDS), Switches, Wi-Fi, NAC WAN, SDWAN, Accelerations, Remote Access solutions, Licensing. Experience with integrating on-prem networks with Azure Experience managing a corporate data center and associated technologies Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments Experience of managing risks and reporting Desirable Understanding of the public sector Experience in a healthcare environment Knowledge Essential Powershell / Python Scripting Extensive knowledge of Azure networking services Extensive knowledge of Fortinet technologies Desirable Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project Significant experience of Cisco ACI technologies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North East London

Address

20 Churchill Place

Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North East London

Address

20 Churchill Place

Canary Wharf

London

E14 5HJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the Alliance's core programmes at a moment of real ambition for cancer care. The National Cancer Plan for England sets out the goal that three in four people diagnosed with cancer should survive five years or more by 2035, with all cancer waiting time standards met by 2029. The Diagnosis and Treatment portfolio is how we deliver that locally.

As Programme Lead you will hold overall responsibility for the delivery, resources and funding of the Diagnosis and Treatment portfolio. You will make sure that once a patient is referred, their diagnosis and treatment is as quick, effective and consistent as possible -- working principally through our acute providers and our tumour-specific Expert Reference Groups, and with patients and carers through the Patient and Carer Voice in Cancer group.

You will also provide senior leadership within the Alliance team, deputise for the Managing Director as required, and represent the Alliance at pan-London and national forums.

Main duties of the job

What you will be responsible for:

o Leading the Diagnosis and Treatment portfolio, with overall accountability for resources, funding and delivery.o Delivering and sustaining the three national cancer standards across our acute providers: the Faster Diagnosis Standard (28 days, 75%), the 31-day treatment standard (96%) and the 62-day treatment standard (85%).o Establishing a clear programme framework in line with recognised methodologies and the Alliance's governance structure -- programme plans, milestones, risk management and Board-level reporting.o Reducing unwarranted variation and tackling health inequalities in cancer diagnosis and treatment across our boroughs.o Identifying and scaling innovation -- including AI-enabled diagnostics, robotic and community diagnostics -- and applying quality improvement methodology and data to target improvement.o Negotiating with and holding to account executive and clinical leads within acute trusts, in politically sensitive and sometimes conflicting environments.o Managing a delegated budget, building business plans, and identifying cost savings and revenue opportunities while protecting equitable access.o Leading and line-managing the Diagnosis and Treatment team, and programme-managing cross-disciplinary teams including clinicians, nurses and AHPs, finance, digital and estates colleagues.

About us

North East London Cancer Alliance is one of 21 cancer alliances in England. We are a partnership that brings together commissioners, providers across primary, secondary and tertiary care, academic institutions, charities, patients and carers, working across Barking & Dagenham, City of London, Hackney, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.

Our aim is that every resident in north east London has equal access to outstanding cancer services -- to prevent cancer, spot it sooner, provide the right treatment at the right time, and support people and families affected by cancer. We serve one of the most diverse populations in the country, and reducing unwarranted variation and health inequalities runs through everything we do.

Job summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide senior leadership for the organisation's People and Corporate Support functions, helping NHS North East London operate effectively within its new operating model. You will bring together key corporate functions, including people services, change, organisational development, equality, diversity and inclusion, governance, business support and communications, ensuring they are aligned and able to support the organisation's strategic priorities.

Candidates should demonstrate being a collaborative and credible leader with significant experience of leading people, corporate services and organisational change and working at Board and Executive level, providing strategic direction while ensuring high-quality delivery across a broad portfolio of functions.

If you are motivated by this exciting opportunity to support an organisation through change, strengthen corporate services, and help shape a positive and inclusive working culture, we would welcome your application.

Please note: Interviews will be held the end of September, the confirmed date will be confirmed in due course.

Main duties of the job

NHS North East London is seeking an experienced and values-driven senior leader to join us as Director of People and Corporate Support on a six-month fixed-term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our People and Corporate Support directorate at a pivotal time for the organisation.We are committed to improving health, wellbeing and equity for our communities by reducing health inequalities, strengthening community-based care and prevention, and working collaboratively with partners to deliver sustainable, high-quality services.

About us

NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) was formed on 1 July 2022.

We are an exciting new organisation putting the needs of communities at the heart of our commissioning arrangements.

We are working with local people and partners across health, social care and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities. Our key priority in the next year will be to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our Out of Hospital Strategy.

We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.

Please note that all vacancies will be subject to a 6 months' probation period in line with the Probation Policy.

Job summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will provide senior leadership for the organisation's People and Corporate Support functions, helping NHS North East London operate effectively within its new operating model. You will bring together key corporate functions, including people services, change, organisational development, equality, diversity and inclusion, governance, business support and communications, ensuring they are aligned and able to support the organisation's strategic priorities.

Candidates should demonstrate being a collaborative and credible leader with significant experience of leading people, corporate services and organisational change and working at Board and Executive level, providing strategic direction while ensuring high-quality delivery across a broad portfolio of functions.

If you are motivated by this exciting opportunity to support an organisation through change, strengthen corporate services, and help shape a positive and inclusive working culture, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

NHS North East London is seeking an experienced and values-driven senior leader to join us as Director of People and Corporate Support on a six-month fixed-term basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our People and Corporate Support directorate at a pivotal time for the organisation.We are committed to improving health, wellbeing and equity for our communities by reducing health inequalities, strengthening community-based care and prevention, and working collaboratively with partners to deliver sustainable, high-quality services.

About us

NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) was formed on 1 July 2022.

We are an exciting new organisation putting the needs of communities at the heart of our commissioning arrangements.

We are working with local people and partners across health, social care and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities. Our key priority in the next year will be to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our Out of Hospital Strategy.

We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.

Please note that all vacancies will be subject to a 6 months' probation period in line with the Probation Policy.

Job summary

We are recruiting to a permanent 8A Complex Care Manager. The complex care manager is a member of the Proactive Care - Mental Health Learning Disabilities and Autism team within the strategic commissioning directorate with responsibility for delivering all functions related to individually commissioned, jointly funded packages of care across NEL. This includes but is not limited to packages for children with special educational needs, adults with learning disabilities, neuro-diversity and mental health needs and other complex presentations, it does not include continuing healthcare. Many of these packages will be joint funded with the local authority.

The postholder will work closely as a team to build commissioning plans and pathways to enable a shift away from spot purchasing towards pathways of care which emphasise a move to living as independently as possible within the community, accessing universal provision where possible and reducing the risk of ongoing institutional care.The post holder(s) will report into the Head of Complex Care and the team will be supported by two co-ordinating roles.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will hold delegated responsibility for a defined complex care portfolio (inner or outer north east London, babies, children and young people (BYCP) or Adults), leading the commissioning, review and quality assurance of individual packages of care. Working within a system governance framework, the role will ensure that packages deliver high-quality, person centred outcomes, support de-escalation where appropriate, and represents value for money, while contributing to wider service and pathway development. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the ICB is appropriately contributing to the development of Dynamic Support Registers and any successor arrangements. The team will be required to keep abreast of changing legislation and statutory guidance and to ensure their work is informed by NICE guidelines and by best practice. They will need to work closely with local government colleagues to build consistent and coherent joint commissioning of individual packages of care, with Place Delivery Teams and with the Heads of SEND co-ordination.

About us

NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) was formed on 1 July 2022.

We are an exciting new organisation putting the needs of communities at the heart of our commissioning arrangements.

We are working with local people and partners across health, social care and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities. Our key priority in the next year will be to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our Out of Hospital Strategy.

We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.

Please note that all vacancies will be subject to a probation period in line with the Probation Policy.