Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity* for 12 months due to funding
*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The Candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
We are recruiting for a Library Assistant to work within the NHS Forth Valley Library Service.
The Library Assistant will support the Librarian in the provision of a high-quality library service for health and social care colleagues working across the Forth Valley area, including medical and other healthcare students on placement.
The post holder will primarily be based in the library at Forth Valley Royal Hospital and will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the library, providing practical and administrative support and carrying out a range of duties in response to the needs of the service. This will include staffing the library front desk and supporting library patrons to make effective use of the service and available resources, overseeing circulation of stock, answering email and telephone enquiries, and supporting with promotional activities including developing and updating displays in the library.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in a relevant setting, or a library/information/knowledge related qualification, or have achieved CILIP Certification/Chartership. They will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as IT skills including experience of using Microsoft Office packages. The post will also require an understanding of copyright and data protection issues, as well as good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload. Finally, an interest in and awareness of current trends in the wider library/information field and previous experience of using a Library Management System would be advantageous.
The Library Service sits within Medical Education. We are a friendly, supportive team and appropriate training and development opportunities will be provided to the successful candidate.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact Elizabeth Carney, Librarian, by email: elizabeth.carney@nhs.scot.
Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration .
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.