Job summary
To deliver an exceptional and innovative library and knowledge service to staff, learners and partner organisations as a member of the Library & Knowledge Service team. The library supports all Trust staff and learners to deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care in a timely and efficient manner and supports research in the trust and the continual professional development of trust staff through a range of library services.
Ensure that all electronic library resources such as databases, journals, e-books, point of care tools and other online resources are easily accessible to staff and students, delivering training, liaising with providers, troubleshooting any issues, evaluating resources, and providing statistical reports. To be the Athens administrator for the trust, managing user accounts and enabling access to our subscribed resources.
Managing, designing, and maintaining the library website and intranet pages to facilitate access to library resources and services and designing library promotional materials.
Conduct literature searches to support evidence-based practice, producing current awareness updates.
The postholder must hold a recognised degree in library or information science and preferably be a member of CILIP.
Hours per week: 22.5
Main duties of the job
Take the lead in the development & utilisation of electronic resources in the Library & Knowledge Service (LKS) ensuring seamless access
Be responsible for the library website ensuring it is kept uptodate
Manage the Library management system, troubleshooting any technical issues, writing SQL reports to gather and inform service delivery
Answer a wide range of library and LE&D Hub enquiries
Support digital transformation agenda with the service and the wider Trust
Design and deliver training and inductions
Create KnowledgeShare alerts and other specialist current awareness bulletins, conduct Evidence searches
Produce all marketing materials
Work in partnership with others as appropriate to support the Library & Knowledge Service manager to continually improve the service and to complete the national Quality Improvement Outcomes Framework
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Library or Information Science
Desirable
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Advanced IT skills, including website design, managing electronic resources and use of library management systems
- Ability to learn new systems as technology advances and support staff and users
- Knowledge of a wide range of library procedures & services
Desirable
- Support of digital transformation
- Production of promotional material using graphic design packages, in a variety of media.
- Production of statistical reports to inform service developments.
- Literature search knowledge.
- Designing & running surveys, gaining feedback to improve service offer
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a library.
- Experience of using digital tools to improve the service offer, to innovate and to upskill the workforce.
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS library.
- Experience of designing and delivering training.
- Experience of Learning Management Systems.
- Experience of creating and running surveys, and producing reports to inform service delivery.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Library or Information Science
Desirable
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Advanced IT skills, including website design, managing electronic resources and use of library management systems
- Ability to learn new systems as technology advances and support staff and users
- Knowledge of a wide range of library procedures & services
Desirable
- Support of digital transformation
- Production of promotional material using graphic design packages, in a variety of media.
- Production of statistical reports to inform service developments.
- Literature search knowledge.
- Designing & running surveys, gaining feedback to improve service offer
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a library.
- Experience of using digital tools to improve the service offer, to innovate and to upskill the workforce.
Desirable
- Experience working in an NHS library.
- Experience of designing and delivering training.
- Experience of Learning Management Systems.
- Experience of creating and running surveys, and producing reports to inform service delivery.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Additional information
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).
