Apologies for cross posting.

This ad is due to appear in the 8th September issue of the CILIP Library & Information Gazette:

Information Specialist

c £32,000 inc London Weighting
One year fixed contract
 
We are looking for an information specialist/librarian to join the Knowledge team at the BMJ Publishing Group. This post will be to work on BMJ products including Clinical Evidence (CE), a compendium of the best available evidence on common clinical questions and BestTreatments (BT) – a website of evidence based patient information.

Role and responsibilities:
·        Literature searching according to CE/BT Procedures
·        Critical appraisal
·        Data checking
·        Liaising with CE/BT authors and editors
·        Ordering research papers

Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
·        a postgraduate qualification in library or information science
·        at least two years experience in a biomedical library or similar environment
·        skills in searching Medline, Embase, Cochrane and other databases
·        a keen interest in evidence-based medicine
·        familiarity with the medical literature is essential, as critical appraisal is an important aspect of the role
·        be numerate and computer literate

Personal Qualities
The successful applicant will be a good communicator and able to prioritise and work accurately under pressure to keep up with publishing deadlines. CE and BT are evolving products, so flexibility within a team environment is important.

Please apply in writing/email enclosing CV with covering letter to:
Andrea Lane
BMJ Knowledge
BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JR

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Closing date : 19th September 2006


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Andrea Lane
Information Specialist Manager
BMJ Knowledge
BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
BMA House
Tavistock Square
London, WC1H 9JR
Tel: 0207 383 6073
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