Dear Colleagues, Apologies for cross posting The above vacancy is now being advertised on Stoke-on-Trent city council's website. This is a brand-new, full-time, permanent post (arising out of work done during the past two years between NHS Stoke and Stoke-on-Trent public library service), which aims to improve public access to, and the quality of, health-related information within the city of Stoke-on-Trent. Please pass this information on to anyone who may be interested. Closing date: Friday 6th November 2009. Please see details below of the post and how to apply. STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL - LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES LIBRARIES HEALTH INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Level 9 - £26,276 - £28,636 JOB DESCRIPTION Working with the library service and NHS Stoke, you will coordinate a strategic approach to developing and promoting libraries as centres of excellence for the provision of health-related information. You will ensure that a comprehensive health information service is available to people so that they can make informed choices about their health. PERSON SPECIFICATION You will have: - A Degree or equivalent qualification essential, preferably in Library and Information Studies. - The ability to think strategically, lead and motivate people, plan and manage projects and communicate effectively. Clicking on the link below will take you straight to the relevant page on the council's website https://jobsonline.stoke.gov.uk/internetrecruitment/Default.asp?Section=Vacancy&VacID=000260 Kind regards, Linda Clark Linda Clark Senior Library and Information Manager Health Improvement Library Directorate of Public Health NHS Stoke-on-Trent Heron House 120 Grove Road Fenton Stoke-on-Trent Staffs. ST4 4LX Enquiry desk: (01782) 298193 Direct dial: (01782) 298062 Fax: (01782) 298298 Email: [log in to unmask] Website: www.hpns.nhs.uk Library catalogue: www.healthinfo.nstaffs.nhs.uk Improving your access to quality public health information