Wednesday, 29 July 2009

JOB POST : Information Specialist

Dear All,
The cardiovascular, stroke and vascular specialist collections of NHS Evidence are looking for an experienced Information Specialist to join us in leafy Surrey. Please do contact me if you'd like to know more. Details follow on this email.

Jean Crawford
Project Manager, NHS Evidence – cardiovascular, stroke and vascular collections
Division of Health & Social Care
Duke of Kent Building
Guildford, Surrey GU2 7TE
01483 684 597

http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/specialistcollections
NHS Evidence - provided by NICE



Information Specialist, NHS Evidence - cardiovascular, stroke, vascular.
£28,800 - £35,400 - fixed term contract to April 2011.

These three specialist collections, an integral part of NHS Evidence, hold evidence based resources on cardiovascular, stroke and vascular diseases. NHS Evidence aims to provide easy access to a comprehensive evidence base for everyone in health and social care who takes decisions about treatments or the use of resources.

We are looking for an Information Specialist to join our team, based at the University of Surrey in Guildford. Some travel to Guildford is required, although we are happy to consider flexible working.

Supporting the delivery of this important national project, you will keep resources up to date, develop annual evidence updates and help to identify uncertainties. You will have the opportunity to work closely with leading clinicians and other stakeholders, and to contribute as a member of a network of information specialists working across the NHS Evidence community.

With a degree or related qualification in Information and Library Studies you will have an understanding of evidence based practice, excellent communication skills and experience in web-based working. Knowledge of cardiovascular diseases, stroke and related topics is not essential as this will be gained on the job.
More details at http://www.surrey.ac.uk/jobs/

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jean Crawford, j.crawford@surrey.ac.uk .


The closing date for applications is 31st July 2009. Interviews will take place on the 15th August 2009.

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