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 7 Operations Service Manager (Cloud Services)- BSO ITS
We are recruiting to create a waiting list for Permanent / Temporary / Full time / Part time Operations Service Manager (Cloud Services) Band 7 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 7 (Starting £46,148. After 2 years – £48,525. After 3 further Years £52,809 per annum pro rata)
Closes: Fri, 25 April 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Job Summary:
The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of cloud technologies, ensuring their availability, reliability, scalability, security, and license compliance. With key activities of monitoring, troubleshooting issues, implementing solutions to optimize service delivery and optimisation\design of business solutions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer needs.Additionally, the postholder will play a crucial role in driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and efficiency. Your strategic vision will guide the development and execution of operational strategies to support business growth and maintain a competitive edge in the dynamic cloud services market. Overall, your focus will be on delivering exceptional service experiences while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.
A waiting list will also be established for this post.
To learn more and apply please go to: BSO Band 7 Operations Service Manager (Cloud Services)- BSO ITS – HSCNI Jobs
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Job Title: Band 8a Senior Database Administrator – BSO ITS
We are recruiting to create a waiting list for Permanent / Temporary / Full time / Part time Senior Database Administrator Band 8a posts based within Information Technology Services (ITS) Directorate, BSO which become available over the next 12 months based within Belfast City Centre Location.
Band 8a (Starting £53,755. After 2 years – £56,454. After 3 further Years £60,504 per annum pro rata)
Closes: Fri, 25 April 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Job Summary:
The Postholder will take lead responsibility for the management and delivery of a range of Database Administration (DBA) functions across all BSO ITS delivered services. The Postholder will provide a specialist IT service which focuses on database technologies, primarily Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, on behalf of ITS and the wider Health and Social Care (HSC) community in Northern Ireland. The Postholder will lead a team of specialist DBA staff dedicated to the development and support of the Database Administration functions.
A waiting list will also be established for this post.
To learn more and apply please go to: Band 8a Senior Database Administrator – BSO ITS – 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.
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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