Job summary
Come and join a dynamic and developing library service at Barts Health NHS Trust. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance our services and support the 24,000 members of #TeamBarts across five sites!
We are seeking a professionally qualified, enthusiastic, librarian to work alongside our highly skilled team, in the delivery of an exceptional knowledge and library service. This fantastic opportunity for newly qualified librarians, or students in the process of achieving their qualification, to develop your information skills and professional knowledge while also contributing to the work of the service and learning about working in the health sector.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Library Operations Manager, you will support the day-to-day provision of services from the Newham University Hospital library and contribute to the delivery of outreach services across the Trust including literature searching, and information skills training.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will possess excellent professional and interpersonal skills. Ideally you would have experience of e-resource management and of cataloguing material, also of presenting or teaching. You will be analytical and flexible with the ability to prioritise a varied workload. Although an advantage, healthcare experience is not essential as training will be given if you are unfamiliar with the sector.
If you have any questions about the potential work patterns for this part-time role please contact us.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Closing Date: 21st July 2024
Provisional Interview Date: 1st August 2024
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by telephone; please contact: Johanna Van Ochten Library Operations Manager 020 8535 6562 or Helen Alper Associate Director of Knowledge Services 020 8535 6860
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will possess excellent professional and interpersonal skills. Ideally you would have experience of e-resource management and of cataloguing material, also of presenting or teaching. You will be analytical and flexible with the ability to prioritise a varied workload. Although an advantage, healthcare experience is not essential as training will be given if you are unfamiliar with the sector.
If you have any questions about the potential work patterns for this part-time role please contact us.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Closing Date: 21st July 2024
Provisional Interview Date: 1st August 2024
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by telephone; please contact: Johanna Van Ochten Library Operations Manager 020 8535 6562 or Helen Alper Associate Director of Knowledge Services 020 8535 6860
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to Degree level or equivalent
- Degree or Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in librarianship or related discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Chartered Member of CILIP the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (or in process of chartering
Experience
Essential
- Experience of professional library work.
- Experience of cataloguing and classification of library materials
- Experience of delivering information skills training to individuals groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare library
- Experience of marketing and promoting library services
- Experience of supervising and managing teams
- Experience with digital repositories
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of a wide range of information resources (bibliographic databases, e-journals, access management systems etc.)
- Knowledge of the principles of searching bibliographic databases and information retrieval
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of searching bibliographic databases and information retrieval
- Knowledge of the principals involved in evidence-based healthcare, clinical governance and research
- Knowledge of current NHS trends and initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise the workload
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong skills in the organisation of knowledge including cataloguing and classification
Desirable
- Well-developed information retrieval skills, including critical appraisal skills
- Effective teaching, training, and presentation skills
- Analytical and statistical skills; able to work with a range of library activity data and use it to make recommendations
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated, self-disciplined, with the ability to work independently
- Excellent team worker; able to work in a geographically distributed team.
- User focused attitude to service delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to Degree level or equivalent
- Degree or Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in librarianship or related discipline
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Chartered Member of CILIP the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (or in process of chartering
Experience
Essential
- Experience of professional library work.
- Experience of cataloguing and classification of library materials
- Experience of delivering information skills training to individuals groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare library
- Experience of marketing and promoting library services
- Experience of supervising and managing teams
- Experience with digital repositories
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of a wide range of information resources (bibliographic databases, e-journals, access management systems etc.)
- Knowledge of the principles of searching bibliographic databases and information retrieval
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of searching bibliographic databases and information retrieval
- Knowledge of the principals involved in evidence-based healthcare, clinical governance and research
- Knowledge of current NHS trends and initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise the workload
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong skills in the organisation of knowledge including cataloguing and classification
Desirable
- Well-developed information retrieval skills, including critical appraisal skills
- Effective teaching, training, and presentation skills
- Analytical and statistical skills; able to work with a range of library activity data and use it to make recommendations
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated, self-disciplined, with the ability to work independently
- Excellent team worker; able to work in a geographically distributed team.
- User focused attitude to service delivery
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
