University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

CEBIS Manager

The closing date is 06 January 2026

Job summary

The professional Clinical Evidence Based Information Service (CEBIS) Manager takes the lead on delivering complex knowledge and evidence services across the Trust to enable high quality decision-making, learning, research and innovation, to achieve excellent healthcare and health improvement.

Using their highly developed professional, technical and communication skills, the post leads on the strategic and operational management of theClinical Evidence Based Information Service (CEBIS) across all hospital sites.

The postholder will take a role in education provision within the libraries and across the wider healthcare team through Evidence in Practice and CAT Groups.

Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place the week commencing 02/02/2026.

Main duties of the job

  1. Manage the budget for the CEBIS Team, including pay, non-pay and income.
  2. Adhere to UHCW NHS Trust Standing Financial Instructions and ensure that all managed staff are aware, and adhering to, policies and imposed restrictions.
  3. Nominated signatory for CEBIS cost centre.
  4. Prepare bids and assessment relating to the purchase of resources in response to local, regional and national information requirements
  5. Maximise the value of specific income generating activities e.g., evidence work undertaken for external bodies on a consultancy basis
  6. Seek new business opportunities outside the Trust to increase income generation.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B7-7651604

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Develop and implement high level strategy in Clinical Librarianship at a local, national and international level, making presentation on the service at meetings at these levels.
  • Contribute to the development of national initiatives to promote the role of Clinical Librarians in the NHS, working in partnership with external bodies as required.
  • Manage the CEBIS Teams contribution to the development of local policies and strategies within UHCW NHS Trust by providing the evidence base for these.
  • Represent the Clinical Evidence Based Information Service on national and international steering groups and committees.
  • Manage UHCW NHS Trusts response to the NHS England Quality and Impact Outcomes Framework for NHS Knowledge and Library Services in collaboration with the Head of Knowledge Services.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Develop and implement high level strategy in Clinical Librarianship at a local, national and international level, making presentation on the service at meetings at these levels.
  • Contribute to the development of national initiatives to promote the role of Clinical Librarians in the NHS, working in partnership with external bodies as required.
  • Manage the CEBIS Teams contribution to the development of local policies and strategies within UHCW NHS Trust by providing the evidence base for these.
  • Represent the Clinical Evidence Based Information Service on national and international steering groups and committees.
  • Manage UHCW NHS Trusts response to the NHS England Quality and Impact Outcomes Framework for NHS Knowledge and Library Services in collaboration with the Head of Knowledge Services.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Skills

Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Experience

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Desirable

  • See supporting documents

Knowledge

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Skills

Essential

  • See supporting documents

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • See supporting documents

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Knowledge Services

Imrana Ghumra

Imrana.Ghumra1@uhcw.nhs.uk

0247628838

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-AC-B7-7651604

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX


Supporting documents

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