Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: RDH
Town: Derby
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 03/04/2025
Library Assistant
Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust, we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
Job Overview
This is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery and development of the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Library Service at the Royal Derby Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer service orientated individual to join our team, to provide a range of library services to NHS staff and students.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out administrative tasks, dealing with document requests, handling general enquiries, lending books, inputting data into electronic systems, and ensuring the smooth running of the Library Service at the Royal Derby Hospital with occasional cross-site working at our Queens Hospital Burton site.
An ability to work both in a team and alone is essential, along with the ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential to this role.
The post holder must have a flexible approach to working across all Trust sites and be able to deal with changing circumstances and last minute alterations to the working routine.
Working for Our Organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Education, Training and Qualifications, CPD Requirements
* 5 GCSEs or equivalent, at C grade or above, to include Maths and English
* Level 3 - Library Information and Archiving Services Assistant Apprenticeship.
Experience and Knowledge
* IT experience, including the use of Microsoft Office packages, experience of databases and internet use.
* Good level of digital literacy for majority computer-based working
* Previous experience of working in a library or information unit
Skills and Ability
* Able to work autonomously without direct supervision
* Effective judgement and decision-making skills
* Effective problem solving techniques
Behaviours
* Self-motivation and the ability to prioritise tasks
* Willingness to learn with a flexible and open approach to work.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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