Forwarded on behalf of Tina Merryweather =============================================== The following post is now vacant, please ring me for an informal chat if you are interested - there is a chance of working 30hrs per week if required TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS TRUST POST: LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE MANAGER BAND: 6 SALARY: £21,985 - £31,004 PER ANNUM HOURS: FULL TIME - 37½ PER WEEK (hours negotiable) LOCATION: DARLINGTON OR TEESSIDE POST REF NO: SOC 68 One of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust was formed in April 2006 following the merger of two highly successful organisations. With an annual income of almost £200m, the trust employs about 5,000 staff, working from over 200 sites across County Durham, the Tees Valley and North East Yorkshire. It provides a range of mental health, learning disability and addictive behaviour services to the 1.4m people living across the three counties, as well as some specialist services to other parts of northern England. We are looking for a forward thinking, highly motivated, chartered information professional to manage and lead our small team spread over four main sites. The successful candidate will have a background in healthcare library services, experience of supporting evidence based practice, using electronic resources and hybrid collections. You must have the ability to manage staff, budget and resources effectively and be enthusiastic about delivering a customer focused service. Good ICT, communication and organisational skills are required along with a flexible approach. You should have a degree in Library and Information Studies and a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience of working in a health library. Due to the nature of the post it is essential that applicants have a full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. If necessary, reasonable adjustments could be considered in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act. Informal enquiries about the post to Tina Merryweather, tel: (01325) 552115 or email: [log in to unmask] To apply or for more information visit www.jobs.nhs.uk or www.sector1.net or contact recruitment on (01642) 283512/283880 (24 hour answering machine) quoting relevant reference number. Please note that a Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted in place of the application form. CLOSING DATE: 4 MAY 2007 We provide a good benefits package in support of Improving Working Lives Practice Plus ? Excellent Career Development ? Child Care Voucher Scheme ? Pension Scheme ? Committed to achieving a better work/home life balance WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT AND PAST SERVICE USERS. SMOKE FREE SITES FROM JANUARY 2007 Tina Merryweather Library and Information Service Manager Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust West Park Hospital Edward Pease Way Darlington DL2 2TS Tel: 01325 552115 Fax: 01325 552144 Email: [log in to unmask] -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This message has been inspected by DynaComm i:mail Unless expressly stated otherwise, the information contained in this email and any files transmitted with it is confidential and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy, distribute, or take any action or reliance upon it. If you have received this email in error, please destroy it and notify the sender. Any unauthorised disclosure of the information contained in this email is strictly prohibited. Thank you for your co-operation. -----------------------------------------------------------------------