Knowledge Specialist

Beth Thompson is the new Knowledge Specialist supporting all Primary Care staff across the BLMK ICS with training, evidence searching and knowledge sharing to ensure an evidence-based approach to service development and patient care.

Beth can provide the following support. For more information on each topic, either click on the topic or click on the page on the left:

• Knowledge Skills Workshops
• 1:1 Research Support
• Evidence Searching
• Resources
• Current Awareness, Enquiries and Interlibrary loans
• Knowledge Mobilisation
• Document Review

Printable guide

This guide includes QR codes, making it convenient for posting on noticeboards and other display areas

Guide to Knowledge Services and Resources for BLMK Primary Care Staff (For Printing)

Digital Guides

NHS Knowledge and Library Services for GPs and Practice Teams

NHS Knowledge and Library Services for Nurses

NHS Knowledge and Library Services for AHPs

NHS Knowledge and Library Services for Dentists and Dental Teams

NHS Knowledge and Library Services for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs

About the role

The Knowledge Specialist role is funded by Health Education England and is a pilot scheme to embed library and knowledge specialists within primary care, and ensure all staff have access to the evidence, resources they need to support patient care, service development, and research. The pilot scheme runs until March 2024.