Salary guide
Healthcare IT Support Specialist
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
ITHealthcare
- Digital health is a top NHS priority
Other names this job is known by
- Health IT Technician
- Clinical IT Support
Key responsibilities
- Provide technical support for healthcare IT systems
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
- Train staff on IT systems
- Maintain data security and backups
- Liaise with vendors and IT teams
- Document incidents and solutions
- Monitor system performance
- Stay updated on health IT trends
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree or diploma in IT or health informatics
- Experience in IT support
- IT certifications (CompTIA, Microsoft)
- Communication and problem-solving skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior IT Specialist
- IT Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study IT or health informatics
- Gain experience in IT support
- Progress to healthcare IT roles with further training
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