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Hello, Please find below details of a job opportunity at Clarity Informatics in Newcastle upon Tyne. Information Specialist £18,000 - £22,000 p.a. Full time, permanent. Closing Date: 14/04/2014 Clarity Informatics are an internationally-renowned centre of excellence in the application of evidence-based health informatics. Our team of clinicians, researchers and software specialists create evidence-based systems, tools and solutions - healthcare intelligence - that monitors performance to drive quality benchmarks, improve patient experiences and outcomes and make best use of resources. The main purpose of the role · To provide high quality systematic literature searches for the development and maintenance of evidence-based clinical guidance, health information and quality indicators. · To contribute to the smooth operation of data collection, analysis and reporting systems for the company's product development and service delivery portfolio. Key concerns · Prepare and undertake systematic literature searches according to agreed policies and standard operating procedures. · Participate in developing, refining and improving search strategies and documentation. · Horizon scan various sources for new guidelines, systematic reviews, and RCTs · Investigate and resolve data issues raised by the customer. · Participate in the design and implementation of quality indicators. · Participate in other activities for Clarity Informatics as required. Main working relationships * Senior information specialist * Informatics analysts * Clinical authors * Clinical editor * Executive Editor * Informatics Lead Person specification: Essential Desirable Qualifications · Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in either of the following: * Health/science-related degree * Information management or related studies with a background in health · Postgraduate qualification Experience or interests · Experience of or interest in guidelines, evidence based medicine and/or prescribing issues · One years experience in an information role in health library/information service Technical skills · Excellent IT skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications · Literature searching skills, including use of bibliographic databases (Medline, Embase) · Knowledge of MeSH or other health-related classification system · Experience managing references in reference management software or similar Knowledge · Understanding of health care issues within the UK · Knowledge of a wide range sources of health-related literature e.g. journals · Knowledge of medical terminology · Knowledge of copyright and other relevant legislation · Knowledge of correct forms of literature citation Personal skills · Establish effective working relationships within a multidisciplinary team · Organise and plan work to meet deadlines · Prioritise effectively and make best use of available resources · Work independently and flexibly, to tight deadlines · Good attention to detail, with a thorough and methodical/systematic approach · Commitment to continuing professional development · Calm under pressure while working to deadlines on multiple projects · Willingness to contribute ideas · Forward thinking To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, for any informal enquiries please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Details are also on our website: http://www.clarity.co.uk/careers/opportunities/joblist/information-specialist/ Kind regards Jenny Jenny Cook Information Specialist t: +44 (0) 191 287 5821 f: +44 (0) 191 287 5801 e: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> w: www.clarity.co.uk<http://www.clarity.co.uk/> Clarity Informatics Clayton House, Clayton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, NE2 1TL Important: Terms and conditions are applicable to the transmission of this email. Please visit www.clarity.co.uk/terms.aspx<http://www.clarity.co.uk/terms.aspx>