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
- Manage the budget for the CEBIS Team, including pay, non-pay and income.
- Adhere to UHCW NHS Trust Standing Financial Instructions and ensure that all managed staff are aware, and adhering to, policies and imposed restrictions.
- Nominated signatory for CEBIS cost centre.
- Prepare bids and assessment relating to the purchase of resources in response to local, regional and national information requirements
- Maximise the value of specific income generating activities e.g., evidence work undertaken for external bodies on a consultancy basis
- 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.
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
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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.
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.
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)