Library Assistant and Digital Enabler

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 2 GCSE or equivalent, to include English Language & Mathematics (C/4 grade or above)
• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• IT qualification e.g. European Computer Driving Licence, Microsoft Office or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Experience

Essential

• Ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to manage personal/professional boundaries.
• Ability to problem solve, using initiative and own judgement to resolve routine issues
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace in changing and potentially stressful situations with both patients and colleagues
• Demonstrable self-awareness, an understanding of impact on others and an ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in sometimes difficult and challenging situations
• Excellent computer skills with demonstrable knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships and rapport with the general public and colleagues of different disciplines, backgrounds and levels of seniority
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure strict / conflicting deadlines are met
• Understanding of data protection issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Desirable

• Relevant experience within the NHS
• Experience of participation in service improvement initiatives
• Experience of working as part of a multiprofessional team
• Experience of using Library Management Systems

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with personnel at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to manage personal/professional boundaries.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to problem solve, using initiative and own judgement to resolve routine issues Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace in changing and potentially stressful situations with both patients and colleagues
• Demonstrable self-awareness, an understanding of impact on others and an ability to manage self and maintain professional conduct in sometimes difficult and challenging situations
• Excellent computer skills with demonstrable knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships and rapport with the general public and colleagues of different disciplines, backgrounds and levels of seniority
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workload to ensure strict / conflicting deadlines are met

Desirable

• Knowledge of and interest in books and journal articles

Personal Qualities

Essential

• On-going commitment to personal development and training
• Flexible and adaptable approach with an enthusiastic and proactive "Can Do" attitude
• Methodical and accurate with attention to detail

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Sheffield

S8 9RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)