BSO ITS is responsible for the provision of a wide range of ICT services across the HSC, HSC regional Arms-Length bodies and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). These services range from the routine support of large, complex clinical, business and social care systems to the procurement and implementation of large projects/programmes supporting the ongoing modernisation and transformation of Health Care in Northern Ireland. ITS supports over 80,000 users across nearly 300 systems and is responsible for annual ICT expenditure of around £60 million.
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Job Title: Band 5 – Project Support (open to students due to qualify summer 2025) – BSO ITS and equip programme
We are recruiting to create a waiting list for Permanent / Temporary / Full time / Part time Project Support Band 5 (open to students due to qualify summer 2025) posts based within Information Technology Services (ITS) / Equip Directorate’s BSO which may become available over the next 12 months based within Belfast City Centre / Gransha, Park House, Clooney Road, Derry/Londonderry / NIFRS HQ, Seymour Street, Lisburn.
Salary: Band 5 (Starting £29,970. After 2 years – £32,324. After 3 further Years £36,483 per annum pro rata)
Closes: Fri, 25 April 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Job Summary:
The post holder will be involved in delivering Project Implementation, Quality Assurance and Analysis and System Administration Services across a range of functions to support HSC business processes. Services will be delivered to support the use of ICT in one or more of the following business areas: Business Systems; Infrastructure and Architecture; Integration, Data Warehousing and New systems development; Community Social Services and Primary Care; Secondary Care; eHealth Projects.
A waiting list will also be established for this post.
To learn more and apply please go to: Band 5 – Project Support (open to students due to qualify summer 2025) – BSO ITS and equip programme – HSCNI Jobs
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Job Title: Band 6 – Operations Team Leader (Infrastructure) – BSO ITS and equip programme
We are recruiting to create a waiting list for Permanent / Temporary / Full time / Part time Operation’s Team Leader (Technical) Band 6 posts based within Information Technology Services (ITS) Directorate, BSO which may become available over the next 12 months based within Belfast City Centre Location / NIFRS HQ, Seymour Street, Lisburn.
Salary: Band 6 (Starting £37,338. After 2 years – £39,404. After 3 further years £44,962 per annum pro rata)
Closes: Fri, 25 April 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Job Summary:
BSO ITS Infrastructure is the base of all systems and applications in HSCNI. This team manage large scale and complex data centres and their components including server platforms, storage and networking services. They also ensure the availability, resilience and security of the data centres.
A waiting list will also be established for this post.
To learn more and apply please go to: Band 6 – Operations Team Leader (Infrastructure)- BSO ITS and equip programme – HSCNI Jobs
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Job Title: Band 6 – Development Team Leader – BSO ITS and equip programme
We are recruiting to create a waiting list for Permanent / Temporary / Full time / Part time opportunities for Development Leader Band 6 posts based within Information Technology Services (ITS) / Equip Directorate’s BSO which may become available over the next 12 months based within Belfast City Centre Location / Gransha, Park House, Clooney Road, Derry/Londonderry / NIFRS HQ, Seymour Street, Lisburn.
Salary: Band 6 (Starting £37,338. After 2 years – £39,404. After 3 further years £44,962 per annum pro rata)
Closes: Fri, 25 April 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Job Summary:
The post holder will work as part of a team of software developers in the creation of high quality software within agreed project deadlines. Working under the direction of the Technical Specialist and Team leader, the post holder will be responsible for the design, implementation and developer-level test of various software components, ensuring that code takes into account security, scalability, compatibility and maintainability. The post holder will be responsible for delegating work to developers, providing technical guidance as required and monitoring the progress of their work.
A waiting list will also be established for this post.
To learn more and apply please go to: Band 6 – Development Team Leader – BSO ITS and equip programme – HSCNI Jobs
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BSO Pay Bands and Pay Bands in HSCNI
As part of a national framework of Terms and Conditions (known as ‘Agenda of Change’), the majority of HSC posts are ‘banded’ depending on the tasks required and level of responsibility across a number of core and specific dimensions. The page within this linkdetails the pay ranges for each Band of post.
More about the equip programme
The equip programme is set to replace our HRPTS and FPL systems in 2026, with a simplified, single software solution.
BSO Staff Benefits
The Business Services Organisation (BSO) offers a range of benefits, schemes and development opportunities that staff can avail of.
Learn more about the BSO Digital Directorate
The delivery of digital services is a strategic part of the BSO service offering to HSC customers across Northern Ireland.
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Join the BSO Digital Directorate – make a difference in your professional career. BSO ITS is responsible for the provision of a wide range of ICT services across the HSC, HSC regional Arms-Length bodies and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS).
For information about other BSO Career Avenues go to: Jobs – Business Services Organisation (BSO) Website