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Library Assistant Apprentice Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a highly motivated Library Assistant Apprentice to join the Trust Library team. The Trust Library team provides information and library services to all Trust staff and students.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 06 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £20,270.00

    Agenda for Change Band 2 with progression to Band 3 following successful completion of a Level 3 Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship.

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    6 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000109966

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Provide support for library marketing and outreach events and campaigns
  • Participate in Library and Knowledge Services team meetings and wider workforce team meetings, contributing to the discussions and decisions
  • Maintain the order of the Library collection in accordance with DDC22 standards, escalating any complex work to the Senior Library Assistant or Library and Knowledge Services Manager.
  • Manage the circulation of physical library stock, including the library’s collection of online and hard copy journal subscriptions, dealing with suppliers, chasing missed issues, investigating problems with online access and collecting usage statistics
  • Assist library users with evidence-based resources such as UpToDate, the National Discovery Service, online journals and books, escalating more complex queries to the Library and Knowledge Services Manager

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • You will undertake a Level 3 Customer Service Specialist Apprenticeship which will be delivered on-site/one day per week

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • On successful completion of the Level 3 Customer Service Speciaist Apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to progress to a permanent Band 3 Library Assistant position

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade Grade 4 (or C) and above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent IT (Grade Grade 4 (or C) and above) Desired
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Library Assistant Certificate (Grade Pass) Desired

About the employer

Based in the North East of England #GatesheadHealth provides a range of hospital and community services from our leading facilities. Our primary focus is on providing excellent health services to our local community.

Employer

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

Contact

Sarah Stockton

sarah.stockton1@nhs.net

01914452935

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Training

Training provider

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Customer service specialist

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 06 Dec 2022