Library Apprentice

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

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Job summary

At UHBW Library & Knowledge Service we make a difference every day, providing access to evidence at the point of care and enabling high quality decision-making. This year we were shortlisted for Non-Clinical Team of the Year, and you'd be joining a team that puts your wellbeing and development first.

The Apprentice Library Assistant will contribute to the provision of a high quality library and information services to health care staff and students by assisting in the delivery of interlibrary-loans, document supply, enquiry and circulation services (under supervision). You will develop through education, training and practice of the fundamental skills, knowledge and competencies to work in a health Library.

Main duties of the job

The Apprentice Library Assistant will assist in the delivery of interlibrary-loans, document supply, front desk enquiry and circulation services.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

387-TS-6533-EW

Job locations

Weston Academy

Weston General

Weston

BS23 4TQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

A working knowledge of Library Management Systems and Microsoft 365

Desirable

Experience of searching specialist databases

Skills

Essential

Highly Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
Excellent customer care skills

Desirable

Ability to prioritise and organise workload

Aptitudes

Essential

Commitment to developing a career in librarianship

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

A working knowledge of Library Management Systems and Microsoft 365

Desirable

Experience of searching specialist databases

Skills

Essential

Highly Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
Excellent customer care skills

Desirable

Ability to prioritise and organise workload

Aptitudes

Essential

Commitment to developing a career in librarianship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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