Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive library assistant for this 16hr per week fixed term role (12 months) in our fantastic library in the centre of Bristol.
The Library at University Hospitals Bristol works with around 13,000 colleagues across the Trust, helping ensure all practise is undertaken using the best and most current evidence available. The library service provides essential resources, evidence, and highly skilled training to all levels of staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide administrative support to help in the day-to-day running of library services. There will be a combination of face-to face enquiries with library users, together with phone and e-mail contact with users and other library services in the South West and cooperative schemes.
The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in working in a customer services environment. They will have excellent communication skills, and an enthusiasm to provide help and support to students and colleagues. They should have experience of using a range of online databases, resources and IT applications.
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.
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 and Experience
Essential
- A working knowledge of Library Management Systems and Microsoft 365
Desirable
- Experience of an NHS or academic library
- Experience of searching specialist databases
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 or above; Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1
- GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 or above; Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-professional environment
- Highly Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Excellent customer care skills
- Excellent team working skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
Aptitudes
Essential
- Commitment to become a professional librarian
- Respecting Everyone
- Innovative
- Good Communication Skills
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A working knowledge of Library Management Systems and Microsoft 365
Desirable
- Experience of an NHS or academic library
- Experience of searching specialist databases
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 or above; Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1
- GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills Level 1 or above; Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-professional environment
- Highly Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Excellent customer care skills
- Excellent team working skills
- Flexible and adaptable approach
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
Aptitudes
Essential
- Commitment to become a professional librarian
- Respecting Everyone
- Innovative
- Good Communication Skills
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 Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Education Centre
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8AE
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
