Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a customer focused and highly motivated individual to join the NCA Library and Knowledge Services team.
This is an opportunity to help to run a busy and a forward-thinking NHS library service. The successful candidate will have excellent IM&T skills and extensive experience in working with library systems. Previous experience in an NHS library environment would be an advantage.
Experience and expertise in literature searching skills are required, as the provision of evidence search and synthesis services will form a key part of this role.
You will have strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, manage and develop staff.
You will have excellent communication skills, thrive working in partnership with a range of people and be able to manage your time effectively and work both independently and as part of a team.
*** PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY ***
Main duties of the job
The postholder will demonstrate excellent knowledge and skills in:o Maintenance and development of library and knowledge systemso Implementing knowledge management initiativeso Managing a teamo Carrying out expert evidence searches and synthesiso Developing and providing information skills teaching sessions
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in librarianship/information science/Knowledge management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS / Healthcare library information service
Experience
Essential
- Experience in maintaining Library Management Systems
- Experience in maintaining databases, repositories or KM systems
- Experience in training users
- At least two years post- qualification experience in a library / information service.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage and support staff and develop team skills.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to conduct expert literature searches
- Ability to implement Knowledge Management applications
- Excellent skills and experience in IM&T applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in librarianship/information science/Knowledge management.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS / Healthcare library information service
Experience
Essential
- Experience in maintaining Library Management Systems
- Experience in maintaining databases, repositories or KM systems
- Experience in training users
- At least two years post- qualification experience in a library / information service.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage and support staff and develop team skills.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to conduct expert literature searches
- Ability to implement Knowledge Management applications
- Excellent skills and experience in IM&T applications
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).