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Job Summary
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust are looking to welcome an apprentice into Knowledge and Library Services, who will work as an integral member of the team whilst completing their Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship. This full-time role is embedded in our on-site libraries across Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals. This role gives the post holder valuable NHS Library experience and recognized qualification to start a career in Librarianship. Previous post holders have gone on to work at national libraries and Tate Britain.
You Will Be Given: one Paid Study Day Per Week In a Fully Funded, 18-month Apprenticeship Course Which Aligns With The Following Professional Recognition:
* Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals for Certified Member (ACLIP)
* Archive and Records Association for Foundation Member (FMARA)
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital with occasional cross-site working at Poole Hospital required.
Main duties of the job:
Whilst studying on your Apprenticeship, your day-to-day duties will include:
* Supporting library users in general enquiries, book loans, accessing online content, journals, eBooks, eDocs, and archives
* Market library services and events to support the promotion of health literacy amongst the general public and hospital patients
* Support NHS staff to develop their skills and knowledge in researching, gathering information, and applying evidence-based knowledge to their clinical practice
* Provide library inductions and orientations
* Responsible for library administration, data entry, cataloguing, archiving, loan database management, email, telephone, and face-to-face enquiries
* Be a first point of contact for library users
* Responsible for ensuring the library areas remain a pleasant, safe, and inclusive space for all users
* Close working relationships with the librarians to support service improvements, projects, and events
* Support the team in stock and catalogue maintenance, turnover, data accuracy, and inter-library loans
* Self-directed study to complete the Apprenticeship Programme within the 18-month timeline, ensuring assignments and portfolios are submitted on time, and to a high quality
* Attend regular reviews with your line manager and Apprenticeship Tutor
About us:
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other. The Knowledge and Library Service is a large, supportive team providing services across East Dorset.
Person Specification:
Qualifications Essential:
* Literacy (GCSE English C Grade or above OR Functional Skills Level 2)
* Numeracy (GCSE Maths C Grade or above OR Functional Skills Level 2)
Experience and Skills Essential:
* Basic understanding of relevant legislation, e.g. GDPR
* Customer service experience
* Clerical and administrative work including accurate filing
* Using Microsoft Office software
* Keyboard skills
* Internet Searching skills
* Accurate inputting onto database systems
* Evidence of the ability to follow instructions accurately
This is a full-time position.
Employer details:
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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