Job summary
A Team Leading opportunity has arisen within the patients' library at Rampton Hospital. We are looking for a hardworking, dedicated team player who will job share this role. You will organise stock, timetables, staffing, fulfil general librarian tasks and generate ideas to keep the service relevant. The library is open daily Monday - Friday and is popular with patients.
This vacancy is 22.5 hours per week, spread over three days.
There is an additional £7,000 Secure Lead payment per annum (pro rata for part time)
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to take a lead in the daily operation of the patients library; make the area ready and appropriate for the patients that use it. You will need to keep accurate records of stock, attendance, loaned items and any other relevant information. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills as it is necessary to liaise daily with various professionals. We are looking for a confident person who is able to give direction to other staff and meet some of the challenging requests made by library users. The successful candidate will comply with all policies and procedures that are relevant to a high secure environment.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take a lead role in the daily function of the patients library. To include allocation of resources and compliance with policy and procedure.
Keep accurate, appropriate, and contemporaneous records in accordance with Information Governance and Trust policy
Maintain current stock and place orders appropriately.
Liaise with ward staff regarding patient attendance, escorting and timings.
Prepare the area for patient attendance, equipment/resources ensuring patient safety.
Searches according to policy
Undertake administrative tasks as required.
Attend appropriate and mandatory training
Engage in regular supervision.
Daily organisation of the library
Update Health Roster as signer 1
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take a lead role in the daily function of the patients library. To include allocation of resources and compliance with policy and procedure.
Keep accurate, appropriate, and contemporaneous records in accordance with Information Governance and Trust policy
Maintain current stock and place orders appropriately.
Liaise with ward staff regarding patient attendance, escorting and timings.
Prepare the area for patient attendance, equipment/resources ensuring patient safety.
Searches according to policy
Undertake administrative tasks as required.
Attend appropriate and mandatory training
Engage in regular supervision.
Daily organisation of the library
Update Health Roster as signer 1
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Align with the Trust values
Physical requirement
Essential
- Ability to perform PVMA training
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths level 4-9 (A* - C) or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Information & Library services
Training
Essential
- Trained/experience of using library systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using library systems
- Experience of library procedures and practices
- Experience of managing systems and records
Desirable
- Experience of working in a secure environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of library procedures and practices
- Knowledge and interest of current & past media
- Knowledge of current issues relating to Forensic Practice
- Intermediate level of theoretical knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of national Healthcare agenda and legislation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
- Supervising others/leading a team
- ICT data base/record keeping skills
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Align with the Trust values
Physical requirement
Essential
- Ability to perform PVMA training
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths level 4-9 (A* - C) or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Information & Library services
Training
Essential
- Trained/experience of using library systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using library systems
- Experience of library procedures and practices
- Experience of managing systems and records
Desirable
- Experience of working in a secure environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of library procedures and practices
- Knowledge and interest of current & past media
- Knowledge of current issues relating to Forensic Practice
- Intermediate level of theoretical knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of national Healthcare agenda and legislation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
- Supervising others/leading a team
- ICT data base/record keeping skills
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.
