Application Support Analyst (Maternity Cover)

Are you a problem-solver with a passion for technology and customer service? Join Elysium Healthcare as an Application Support Analyst (Maternity Cover) and play a key role in supporting the applications that help deliver vital healthcare services across the organisation.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide first and second-line support for a range of business applications, ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved effectively and in line with business priorities. Working closely with the Service Desk, IT teams and external suppliers, you will help maintain the stability, performance and availability of critical systems, supporting colleagues across the organisation to work efficiently and effectively.

You will monitor application performance, investigate and resolve system issues, and ensure support activities are prioritised and completed to agreed timescales. Alongside day-to-day support responsibilities, you will maintain technical documentation, contribute to knowledge base articles and support the continuous improvement of application support processes.

Working closely with the Application Support Manager and Business Systems & Development Managers, you will assist with system administration activities, supplier coordination and a variety of support initiatives designed to enhance service delivery and user experience.

Ensure IT applications function optimally by diagnosing and resolving incidents efficiently.

Follow ITIL processes for application support and maintenance.

Maintain compliance with IT organisational policies and procedures.

Share knowledge and expertise within the team to enhance support capabilities.

Provide a high standard of customer service to all stakeholders.

Previous experience in an IT application support role.

Experience handling IT service requests and incidents.

Experience working within a structured IT service management environment.

Strong IT problem diagnosis and resolution skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Understanding of escalation processes for IT issues.

Knowledge of PC hardware setup/configuration and TCP/IP networking.

Exposure to MS SQL Server and PowerShell.

Familiarity with ITIL v4 frameworks and ITSM tools.

• IT-related qualification (e.g., CompTIA, ITIL Foundation, or equivalent experience).

ITIL v4 Foundation Certification.

Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure, SQL Server).

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

Annual base salary of £32,000

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.

Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals

Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!

Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance

Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts

Life Assurance, for added peace of mind

Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.

24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be

Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time

Pension contribution, to help secure your future

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure