Librarian Knowledge Specialist

3 weeks ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Do you want to join the DCH team in making a real difference to the communities we serve?

We're looking for an enthusiastic qualified librarian, with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach, to join our small but perfectly formed Library Knowledge and Services team, working closely with our Education colleagues within Dorset County Hospital.

You'll be a qualified librarian with some experience of training and searching online databases. A key part of the role will involve evidence searching and working closely with colleagues within the hospital as well as connecting with the Dorset system delivering training in all aspects of information literacy.

**The key focus of the role will involve**:

- Designing and delivering training sessions on advanced literature searching, knowledge mobilisation and study skills to staff and students on clinical placement.
- Undertaking evidence / literature searches on behalf of staff, utilising expert knowledge of searching electronic databases.
- To maintain and develop the Library’s website and social media accounts.
- To assist in the innovation and development of library services, in order to ensure that the service meets the requirements of the Library and Knowledge Services Quality and Improvement Outcomes Framework.
- To deputise for the Library Service Manager in their absence

At Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
- Maintain an expert knowledge of all regional and national library e-systems, including medical databases, Openathens and KnowledgeShare.
- Be responsible for the acquisition and cataloguing of books and electronic information resources.
- Be responsible for the development and maintenance of the library service website.
- Collate information for the National Annual Statistical Return and the Quality and Improvement Outcomes Framework.
- Active involvement in strategic planning and quality improvement activity for Dorset County Hospital Library Service.
- Provide guidance, support and training for staff and students undertaking research projects, to access and critically appraise the literature
- To provide local expertise to SWIMS Network members on Inter-Library Document Supply, liaise with other networks and to keep abreast of related wider developments.
- Advise users and Library staff on relevant legislation, including Copyright, Data Protection and GDPR.



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