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IT Support Specialist
Role summary
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The IT Support Specialist provides first- and second-line technical assistance to NHS staff, helping maintain reliable computers, clinical systems, networks, peripherals and user accounts. Typical requirements include relevant IT experience, strong troubleshooting skills, knowledge of Microsoft technologies, excellent customer service and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users. Familiarity with ITIL, incident-management systems, cybersecurity principles and NHS or healthcare environments is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to prioritise requests effectively, document solutions accurately, protect confidential patient information and work cooperatively with colleagues across clinical and corporate services. Flexibility, professionalism, patience and a commitment to service improvement are important.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides mental health, learning disability, community health and primary care services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Trust supports patients in hospitals, clinics, community settings and people’s homes, working with local authorities, general practitioners, voluntary organisations and other NHS partners. Its workforce includes clinicians, therapists, support staff, administrators and specialist corporate teams such as information technology. Digital services are essential to the Trust’s operations, enabling safe access to clinical records, communication tools, infrastructure and business systems. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate the NHS values of compassion, respect, teamwork, improving lives and delivering quality care. The Trust offers public-sector benefits, structured pay grades, pension membership and opportunities for professional development, subject to role and eligibility.