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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern is 9am- 5pm Mon-Fri.
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for the role of Sector Library Manager (North)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the largest healthcare provider in Scotland, serving a population of approximately 1.3m, through the provision of a comprehensive range of Acute, Mental Health and Community Care services. The Board also provides cross-border and Regional services. You can learn more about the Health Board and services delivered via the LINK.
The role offers a unique and rewarding career, working closely with health care professionals you will be responsible for provision of services from two libraries (Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Stobhill Hospital). The Department is responsible for the delivery of board-wide knowledge services, this includes the management of the physical library space and the resources gathered therein. The post involves working across all clinical specialties as well as with other NHS Scotland Boards and other key internal and external stakeholders.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate considerable experience in interpersonal skills and have highly developed communication and organisational skills, in addition to customer service and problem-solving skills. Management experience and competencies, well-developed leadership and time management skills are required, along with the ability to set and meet deadlines under pressure.
NHSGGC has an ambitious 2023-2028 Digital Strategy (LINK) and Knowledge Services is pivotal to supporting the delivery of transformational change. Services are continually evolving as technology develops and new pathways emerge therefore the post holder will need to be agile and dynamic in managing change while maintaining a patient centred focus.
You should be qualified to degree level with either an undergraduate degree or post graduate qualification in librarianship, information, or knowledge management or equivalent, with post-qualification library experience and a proven track record in library & Knowledge Services
If you meet the criteria for the role we would be delighted to hear from you. Should you have any questions or wish to take the opportunity to have an informal discussion in the first instance then please contact: Charlotte Boulnois, Library Services Manager (Resources) - Charlotte.Boulnois@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
*Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 11.12.2023.*
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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