IT - Digital System Support Officer

  • Department IT Department (SBP)
  • Salary £28,392.00 – £31,157 per annum
  • Closing Date 14/08/2026
  • Location The Shrewsbury Business Park
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 4
  • Job ref 223-DSO-621
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Fixed Term - 12 months
  • Hours 37.5

Job overview

This post is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for one year, with the possibility of extension.

As a Digital System Support Officer, you will provide high-quality customer support to end users of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) applications, helping staff resolve queries, access guidance and use digital systems effectively. The role requires excellent communication skills, a strong customer-focused approach, patience, professionalism and the ability to explain technical information clearly to users with varying levels of digital confidence.

Experience of using or supporting clinical or EPR systems would be advantageous, but is not essential as full training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is approachable, proactive and committed to delivering a positive support experience for colleagues across the organisation.

Main duties of the job

This role will support the Digital System Administrators to maintain EPR applications to ensure continuity of service and resolution of technical issues.

  • Providing support to all Trust and other supported users and will therefore be required to have in depth knowledge of EPR applications
  • Providing first & second line support for EPR applications recorded via the IT Service Desk via remote and onsite support
  • Liaising with other teams and departments to ensure issues are resolved
  • First & second-line technical support for EPR applications and other Trustwide clinical IT systems and software
  • Responding to IT Service desk calls, deciding on relevant method of help and negotiate and agree call priorities
  • Analyse situation/information to identify and resolve a range of problems including computer issues, application problems, data errors, change requests
  • Understanding and interpreting the complex issues presented by users to best assess an appropriate response

Working for your organisation

Working as part of the Digital Systems team within the IT Department at the Shrewsbury Business Park SaTH Offices, but with some travel and coverage at other SaTH sites, including The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

Digital Services includes a wide range of teams; Application/Interface Development, Business Change, Digital System Administration, Training, Technical Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Data Warehouse, Service Desk and Desktop support. 

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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