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Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Please note this is a fixed term post until February 2024. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
A professionally qualified librarian is required to work as part of NHS Lanarkshire Knowledge Services team. The post holder supports the Knowledge Services Librarian in providing a proactive and comprehensive library and information service at point of need. The post also provides general administrative support and supports the day-to-day running of the site in which they are based.
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The post holder will be required to undertake initial training at the Library at University Hospital Hairmyres and thereafter can choose to work at either University Hospitals Wishaw or Monklands, or at the Health Improvement Library at Law House near Carluke.
The following knowledge, training and/or experience is required:
Essential
- Post requires degree in librarianship and information studies or first degree and postgraduate diploma or equivalent professional qualification
- Experienced in electronic information retrieval, with good level of competence in Internet/database searching
- Understanding of Copyright and Freedom of Information legislation
- At least one year’s post qualifying experience; preferably (but not essentially) in a healthcare setting
- IT expertise up-to advanced ECDL level or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS and its organisation
- Commitment to future training and development
The postholder must hold a valid UK driving licence and own their own car.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Carol Hallesy, Evidence Manager, 07970 989776
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact jane.davies@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
