Senior Systems Administrator

This Band 6 Senior Systems Administrator role sits within Research and Innovation and supports the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC), a pioneering programme accelerating the use of digital pathology and artificial intelligence. You will lead the management, development and continuous improvement of critical IT systems and Service Desk services, working closely with clinicians, technical teams, system suppliers and partners across a national network to deliver reliable, high-quality digital services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, proactive and customer-focused IT professional who enjoys solving complex problems and leading others. We are looking for someone with strong technical expertise, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation. In return, you will play a key role in shaping the digital infrastructure that supports cutting-edge pathology, research and ultimately better outcomes for patients. Please read the full job description and personal specification attached for full details regarding this role.

Main duties of the job

Joining NPIC offers the opportunity to be part of an ambitious and innovative team at the forefront of digital pathology and healthcare transformation within the NHS. You will work alongside highly skilled clinical, scientific and operational colleagues who are committed to improving patient outcomes through collaboration, innovation and service excellence.

We offer a supportive working environment that encourages professional development, continuous learning and the chance to contribute to nationally significant programmes that are shaping the future of pathology services and diagnostic innovation.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.

Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.

We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.

Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001604

Job locations

St James's University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Waseem Akhtar

Position: Portfolio Delivery Manager

Email: waseem.akhtar2@nhs.net

What you will bring to the role

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience of managing and supporting complex IT systems and infrastructure, particularly in the NHS environment.
• The ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues effectively.
• Experience of leading, supporting and developing technical teams or colleagues.
• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to delivering a high-quality user experience.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience of managing suppliers, third-party providers and service relationships.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for service improvement and implementing change.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to collaboration, innovation and continuous professional development.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Waseem Akhtar

Position: Portfolio Delivery Manager

Email: waseem.akhtar2@nhs.net

What you will bring to the role

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience of managing and supporting complex IT systems and infrastructure, particularly in the NHS environment.
• The ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues effectively.
• Experience of leading, supporting and developing technical teams or colleagues.
• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to delivering a high-quality user experience.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience of managing suppliers, third-party providers and service relationships.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for service improvement and implementing change.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to collaboration, innovation and continuous professional development.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please select Apply to view the full Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please select Apply to view the full Job Description

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James's University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

St James's University Hospital

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 7TF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For questions about this job, contact:

Name: Waseem Akhtar

Position: Portfolio Delivery Manager

Email: waseem.akhtar2@nhs.net

What you will bring to the role

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience of managing and supporting complex IT systems and infrastructure, particularly in the NHS environment.
• The ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues effectively.
• Experience of leading, supporting and developing technical teams or colleagues.
• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to delivering a high-quality user experience.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience of managing suppliers, third-party providers and service relationships.
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for service improvement and implementing change.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to collaboration, innovation and continuous professional development.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Qualifications

Essential

• Please select Apply to view the full Job Description