Hi all,

The ad below reminded me of the discussion we had on this list recently about Athens passwords & access to the e-resources for social care staff and I wonder if the ad actually (but perhaps unintentionally?) clarifies the issue.  

The ad says very clearly, & I quote:

"The NHS National Core Content Service provides access for all health and
social care staff in England to a collection of electronic databases, e-
books and e-journals. Established in 2003, the collection is now a key
component of the NHS knowledge landscape."

"..... all health & social care staff..."  Am I reading too much into that? 

Roshanara

Roshanara Nair
Partnerships Manager
NW Health Care Libraries Unit

079 7971 1982




-----Original Message-----
From: UK medical/ health care library community / information workers
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Sent: 01 July 2005 10:14
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Subject: Job Vacancy : NHS National Core Content Manager


The following advert also appears in the CILIP update this week.


National Core Content Manager (Ref: THA604/05)

Salary circa £40,000 (subject to review under Agenda for Change)

Based at Trent Strategic Health Authority (at present)

Trent Strategic Health Authority is looking for an enthusiastic, highly
motivated manager to take the NHS National Core Content Service into its
next phase of development.

The NHS National Core Content Service provides access for all health and
social care staff in England to a collection of electronic databases, e-
books and e-journals. Established in 2003, the collection is now a key
component of the NHS knowledge landscape.

You will be responsible for delivering the Core Content service to all
English SHA areas as a component of the National Library for Health.

To achieve this you will need the following qualifications, skills and
experience:

· Educated to degree level or postgraduate level in Library and
Information Studies or equivalent
· Good analytical and communication skills
· Detailed understanding of digital library architecture
· Excellent negotiating skills, preferably in the area of digital
information resources
· Project management skills
· Sound understanding of NHS, HE and FE structures, processes and
professional groups

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Scott Gibbens on
0115 9684445.

Information packs and application details are available from Derwent Shared
Services, Personnel Department, Laurie House, Colyear Street, Derby, DE1
1LJ.  Telephone number (01332) 868757 (24 hour answerphone).  Please quote
the post reference number above before leaving your name and address.  To
apply on line please visit our website at www.southernderbyshire.nhs.uk

Closing date for applications 22nd July 2005
.
Interviews for this post will be held on 16th August 2005.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of
our staff.
We will consider applications to work flexibly.

Trent SHA operates a no smoking policy and promotes a smoke-free working
environment.