via Indeed · 9 October 2026 ·1 day ago

Senior Service Desk Specialist

East Lancashire Hospitals
Lancaster Full-time Remote
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This is a technical position required to provide first and second line technical support with the knowledge and skills to provide first\-time\-fix call resolution.

The IT Service Desk acts as a centralised first line support team and is primarily responsible for incident management and for the processing of service requests and standard changes within agreed service levels for all staff within Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as well as those working remotely from satellite sites.

Training new starters

Supporting current staff

Supporting Service Delivery management with problem management

Updating article list and knowledge bases

Providing first time fix process documents for Service Desk

The Informatics team are responsible for developing the Trust's information, Communication and Technology Strategy and for delivering the information systems development programme. It also ensures the operation of secure and confidential systems, the provision of high quality information and records to support patient care, clinical governance, and performance management.

The IT Services Department is part of the Informatics Directorate and is responsible for strategy, design and transition and operational management of the IT Portfolio in conjunction with other specialist areas of informatics. It provides a range of services to approximately 16,000 users within the Trust.

The use of IT has grown significantly in recent years and is now an essential part of most areas of work. within the Trust. As the Trust is working to eliminate paper from day\-to\-day processes the IT infrastructure is becoming even more critical to the delivery of patient care.

Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:

A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community

Cutting\-edge facilities and technology

Opportunities for continuous professional development

A culture that values and recognizes your contributions

We operate from three main hospitals\-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant\-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non\-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

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