249821 (LF) System Administrator

About the role

The Department of Medical Physics at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh is seeking a System Administrator to support the Medical Equipment Management Asset Application (Medusa), a critical system managing over 90,000 medical devices across NHS Lothian.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the application, including administration of user accounts and reference data
• testing and scheduling of upgrades
• monitoring of data quality
• Development of reports and dashboards to support service decisions
• Providing training and support to users across departments
• Working with clinical, technical, and IT teams to improve system use
• Supporting system development and process improvements

Requirements

You will have a degree in a business-related or scientific/technical/computing subject, with demonstrable experience in systems administration to manage our complex multi-user application. An ideal candidate has proven skills in both database management as well as data analytics.

Qualifications

The post holder will play a key role in supporting safe, effective healthcare technology, work across a large, diverse healthcare system with opportunities to influence data-driven decision-making.

Skills

We are looking for applicants who are self-motivated and able to work effectively within a team to ensure the day-to-day running of the service. Good interpersonal skills are essential, as is a flexible and methodical approach to the required tasks. Experience of working within a healthcare context is an advantage.

Benefits

This post may involve travelling and working at various hospitals and clinics in Lothian.

Pay

Band 5

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time (36 hrs/wk)

Note: Shortlisted candidates must attend interview in person as there is a written and practical assessment element of the process. If you are unable to attend do not apply.

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Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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