Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust are looking to welcome a Knowledge & Evidence Support Technician into the Knowledge and Library Services.
This full-time role is embedded in our two on-site libraries across Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals and will give you an excellent opportunity to start a professional librarianship career.
As a member of the department, you will ensure that all NHS employees, students on placement and other applicable service users across Dorset have access to and use research, evidence and organisational knowledge to make informed decisions leading to improved healthcare outcomes.
This is a full-time position with flexible hours available for the right candidate.
Base Location: Poole and Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 13th November 2023
Main duties of the job
The role will contribute to the delivery of Knowledge and Library Services, by providing paraprofessional support across the service.
This includes literature search support (administrative tasks, as well basic literature searching if required), library facilities and resource training for service users (such as database and electronic resources access and undertaking basic literature searches) and assisting with marketing activities.
The post holder will also be expected to support enquiry and document supply services when needed.
The post holder will be expected to have a degree of autonomy with activities as this is a paraprofessional post, and they will manage their own day to day priorities and workload with support from their line manager.
About us
The Knowledge and Library Service is a large, supportive team providing services across Dorset.
As part of the wider Education and Training Team, there are two physical library spaces across UHD:
- Poole Hospital
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Our outreach programmes also expand to events and visiting library services in public libraries across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and in our satellite hospital in Christchurch.
The Knowledge and Library Services Team is well established and encourages life-long learning.
Discussions can be had with successful candidates to undertake an Level 3 Library, information and archive services assistant Apprenticeship (if this is not already being undertaken or already completed), to support your development into Librarianship.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal applicant will be organised, practical and have a logical mind.
Attention to detail is fundamental to the role and you will be supported to grow these skills as part of your role.
We are looking for an individual who is forward thinking, looking to grow and develop a professional career in librarianship, has a thirst for imparting and sharing knowledge with others with a kind and compassionate approach.
We welcome general enquiries and can offer an informal visit to our libraries for you to discuss the role further.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal applicant will be organised, practical and have a logical mind.
Attention to detail is fundamental to the role and you will be supported to grow these skills as part of your role.
We are looking for an individual who is forward thinking, looking to grow and develop a professional career in librarianship, has a thirst for imparting and sharing knowledge with others with a kind and compassionate approach.
We welcome general enquiries and can offer an informal visit to our libraries for you to discuss the role further.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to A level standard or above
- City & Guilds/NVQ 3 level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Library Technician Qualification (or working towards it)
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Previous work experience within a library environment
- Presenting to groups or individuals
- Using databases and web-based technology
- Setting up and maintenance of office systems
- Developed IT skills within a library environment
Desirable
- Previous work in a healthcare or higher education library environment
- Competent in website content writing and editing
- Use of social media for marketing and business use
- Knowledge of online healthcare medical databases
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to A level standard or above
- City & Guilds/NVQ 3 level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Library Technician Qualification (or working towards it)
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Previous work experience within a library environment
- Presenting to groups or individuals
- Using databases and web-based technology
- Setting up and maintenance of office systems
- Developed IT skills within a library environment
Desirable
- Previous work in a healthcare or higher education library environment
- Competent in website content writing and editing
- Use of social media for marketing and business use
- Knowledge of online healthcare medical databases
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cross-Site (Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital)
Castle Lane East
Poole and Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
