Apologies for cross-posting.For information, the following post is currently
being advertised, with a closing date of 23 March 2010:Information
Specialist, NHS Evidence Specialist Collection for Neurological
Conditions£29,797 - £39,516 pro rataFixed term to the end of March 2011 in
the first instance. Based at the Royal Free Hospital Medical Library, this
project role involves assisting the Knowledge Resources Librarian to develop
and deliver Information Specialist support to the NHS Evidence Specialist
Collection for Neurological Conditions (see
www.library.nhs.uk/neurological). In addition, you will help to develop and
expand information services delivered locally from the Medical Library; you
will contribute especially to a well developed outreach and information
skills training programme and clinical effectiveness enquiry service.You
will be a professionally qualified graduate librarian with up-to-date
experience in the provision of health and medical library and information
services. You will have advanced skills in finding, evaluating and using
information, both printed and electronic, including proven experience of
conducting high quality systematic literature searches and a knowledge and
understanding of the information needs of NHS clinical staff. Excellent IT,
written and oral communication skills, including skills in giving
presentations, and the ability to relate to and co-operate with a wide range
of colleagues and customers are all essential for this role. Experience of
delivering information skills training in a healthcare or university setting
and of using personal bibliographic software would be an advantage.A
36.5-hour week is worked on a shift system between 8.30am and 7.00pm Monday
to Friday. Some early morning working and a regular weekly late shift, as
well as occasional Saturday working (between 9.00am and 1.00pm) are
required.Further details on how to apply can be obtained at
http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/vacdetails.cgi?selection=912442673 .
Interviews are expected to take place on 31 March 2010. Best
wishes -Betsy-----Betsy AnagnostelisLibrarian, Royal Free Hospital Medical
Library & Joint Academic Support Manager: Biomedicine,UCL Library Services
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