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Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested. For further
information, please contact Jos Kleijnen or Kate Misso - details below.
Job vacancy: Information Specialist/Trainee Information Specialist
Closing date: 12 October 2012
Full time, based in Escrick, York
Kleijnen Systematic Reviews (KSR) Ltd is an independent research company
that produces and disseminates systematic reviews and health technology
assessments of research evidence in health care. KSR was established in 2005
and is based in modern offices south of Escrick, York.
As a result of expansion we are now looking to recruit either an experienced
Information Specialist, or someone at a trainee level, to join our busy
Information Team. You will provide information support and undertake
literature searches for systematic reviews and health technology assessments
of the effects of health care interventions and other health related
questions. You will record and document the search process and maintain
bibliographic databases of retrieved references.
Essential characteristics
. Educated to degree level with a qualification in Librarianship or
Information Science, or equivalent.
. Previous experience working in a specialist health, medical
library/information service setting.
. Able to plan, organise and co-ordinate your own workload, to meet
deadlines and manage conflicting priorities by prioritising key tasks.
Desirable characteristics
. MA/MSc in Information Studies or similar.
. Experience of literature searching using databases, such as
Medline, Embase or the Cochrane Library.
We offer an attractive salary, and we welcome applications for both trainee
and experienced candidates, however we do only have one position available.
The post holder will work as a member of Information Team, working closely
and collaboratively with the Information Specialist Manager and other KSR
staff both within the office and external freelancing staff. The post is
based in KSR's offices, which are located at Escrick Business Park,
approximately eight miles south of York.
Informal Enquiries
Prospective applicants who wish to discuss the post should contact Jos
Kleijnen or Kate Misso.
Jos Kleijnen telephone: 01904 727981 email [log in to unmask]
Kate Misso telephone: 01904 727989 email [log in to unmask]
How to apply
Please send your CV with covering letter to Jeanette Kleijnen, email
[log in to unmask] . The covering letter should explain clearly
your suitability for the post in light of the criteria identified above.
Closing date: 12 October 2012
Further details at:
http://systematic-reviews.com/
Best wishes,
Kate Misso
Kate Misso
Information Specialist Manager
Kleijnen Systematic Reviews Ltd.
Unit 6
Escrick Business Park
Riccall Road
York YO19 6FD
Tel: 01904 727989
Email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]
Web: <http://www.systematic-reviews.com> www.systematic-reviews.com
***Please note my working days are usually Monday to Thursday***
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