Senior Digital Operations Analyst in Servers and Storage

Contact information

For further information about this role, please contact Tony Roberts (Digital Operations Manager) via:

Email: tony.roberts6@nhs.net

Telephone: 01924 319517

About the role

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Senior Digital Services Operations team as a Digital Operations Analyst at The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.

The Digital Operations Team support the Trusts Cyber Security, Servers, Network and Data Storage, along with the implementation and support of new systems.

The successful candidate will lead the implementation of new digital solutions, ensure compliance with relevant standards, support and maintain the existing servers and storage, and monitor the performance of the estate to identify and correct potential issues.

We are looking for a friendly, motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate to deliver high\-quality services and contribute to its ongoing development.

Experience of working in a high\-pressured NHS IT service environment with the ability to communicate with confidence to staff and customers at all levels, would be advantageous.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Main duties

The Senior Digital Services Operations will be a key member of the Digital Services team, responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and resilience of the Trusts digital infrastructure, systems, and data.

The role involves managing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Trust's server and storage estate in line with industry standards, legal requirements, and NHS guidelines. The post holder will provide expert technical advice and operational support on digital platform matters across the organisation, including risk assessments, threat mitigation, and incident response.

Working closely with other Digital Services teams, the Digital Operations Analyst will play a vital role in supporting the Trusts digital strategy, implementing solutions, and monitoring and maintaining the digital environment.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.

Essential person specification requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent occupational/professional qualification or experience


• Relevant technical qualification

• Significant experience of working in a busy data centre environment


• Previous experience in a system/server support role


• Supporting and developing corporate level systems


• Corporate level data backup and restore technologies


• Cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS


• Installation and management of MS SQL server/clusters


• Working with Storage Arrays/SANs


• Virtualization technologies

• Analytical and logical approach to problem solving


• Operation system configuration


• Writing reports and procedures


• High levels of Concentration required


• Ability to learn and develop skills further


• Ability to prioritise workload


• Excellent organisational skills


• Excellent written and communication skills


• Able to liaise with technical and non\-technical staff


• Good people skills

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work\-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ\+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

*Application guidance:*

We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS pension plan


• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service


• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services


• Extensive benefits and support, including:


• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme


• Home electronics scheme


• Cycle to work scheme \- subject to eligibility criteria


• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme \- subject to eligibility criteria


• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport


• Flexible working options and family and carer\-friendly policies


• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ\+ and Race Equality


• Career progression, training and support

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