About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to work within our Knowledge and Library Services Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and customer services orientated individual to join our team, to provide a wide range of library services to NHS colleagues, learners and patients.
The successful candidate will carry out general library duties, including dealing with article and book requests, handle general enquiries, provide assistance to library users and be involved with promotional and outreach activities.
An ability to work both in a team and alone is essential, along with the ability to prioritise workloads and work well under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent communication and IT skills are also essential to this role.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to theday to daydelivery of front facing services at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals libraries and the delivery of proactive knowledge and information services to health care professionals throughout Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and contracted organisations.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience of office work Excellent computer skills with demonstrable knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word. Knowledge or awareness of relevant legislation, e.g. Copyright Act and Data protection
Desirable
Experience of working in a library or information service Experience of using Library Management Systems Knowledge of effective use of social media, web and other technologies in a professional information environment Knowledge of how to use the internet to find health related information
Qualifications and Training Essential
GCSE grade C or above or equivalent in Maths and English NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. libraries); or equivalent experience IT qualification e.g. European Computer Driving Licence, Microsoft Office or equivalent experience
Personal Attributes and Skills Essential
Ability to communicate confidently with a wide variety of people Good verbal and written communication skills Good customer care skills Able to deal with multiple tasks and return to tasks after interruptions Ability to work alone and unsupervised at times Able to work accurately Excellent interpersonal skills Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and as a team member Able to prioritise workload and work to deadline Professional, flexible manner Commitment to providing a high quality service Able to problem solve, using initiative and own judgement to resolve routine issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)