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Due to a very limited response for the above post, I am pleased to say that we have extended the closing date now to April 5th 2005 with interviews scheduled for 21st April. This is no reflection on the candidates who have already applied, as their applications will be considered and they do not need to reapply. This is a marvellous opportunity to shape patient information in a major acute Trust. The successful applicant will manage the Patient Information Resource Centre, which will be located right in the entrance hall of the new hospital when it opens in 2006 and will be a major focal point for patients and visitors to the Hospital. Please make sure that anyone you think may be suitable for the above post sees this advertisement. PATIENT INFORMATION LIBRARIAN Full Time £28,315 p.a. Ref: HM/MG757 We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Patient Information Librarian at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire, to establish a comprehensive patient information service which meets the diverse needs and expectations of our patients, their relatives and staff. As this is a new initiative, you will be responsible for developing the system for patient information in the Trust and ensuring its success. Information provided must be of the highest quality and be evidence-based. You will also project manage the implementation of the Patient Information Resource Centre to be opened in the new hospital in Coventry in 2006. You will hold a good honours degree in Library and Information Sciences or an associated subject and also have relevant experience working in an NHS environment. You should have excellent interpersonal skills, and be fully competent in the use of key patient information resources. The post will commence from July 2005. For further information, please contact Dr Humphrey Dunn on (024) 7696 8971. For an application pack contact the NHS Job Shop Plus on (024) 7696 8740 or e-mail [log in to unmask] Closing date: 5th April 2005. This post will be subject to the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions which were effective from 1st December 2004. The new terms and conditions will be issued in early 2005. A Childcare Co-ordinator is available to act as an advocate and advisor to parents working in the Trust. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities within the workplace. We are a smoke free Trust. Dr Humphrey Dunn Head of Knowledge Services Clinical Sciences Library University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Clifford Bridge Road Coventry, CV2 2DX Tel: 02476 968829 Internal Extension: 28829 Fax: 02476 968810