Job summary
Do you want to try a very different type of librarianship?
GPs and primary care staff are very busy people who have not been used to the range of information services enjoyed by the rest of the NHS. This post is a part of an effort to try and do something aboutthat.
Could this be you?
This post offers the opportunity for an experienced librarian to develop existing and gain new skills including taking advantage of the excellent links and collaborative opportunities offered through extensive NHS and academic LKS networks whilst incorporating the principles of Knowledge for Healthcare. https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/HEE%20Knowledge%20for%20Healthcare%202021-26%20FINAL.pdf
Our team of experienced information professionals and paraprofessionals provides library services to all NHS staff and students of OHFT based in primary care, mental health and community settings, as well as Commissioners and Public Health professionals where agreements exist.
Main duties of the job
As a Primary Care Outreach Librarian you will make a real difference to the lives of patients and service users, proving that proactive information services for staff can save them time and help them do their jobs better - just some of the additional benefits that can be realised by the successful applicant.
You will take responsibility for providing library and information services to staff based in Primary Care in Oxfordshire as well as working with other Primary Care librarians across the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care System. You will also be part of the Oxford Health library and knowledge team offering information skills support and knowledge management services, delivering complex literature searches, designing and delivering information skills training using a range of media, via MS Teams or face to face, developing current awareness services and monitoring service effectiveness.
Outreach in this job title really means that - we need someone who can use a range of media and contact methods to sell the benefits of library and knowledge services to staff in their workplaces -and then go on to deliver those services. And this means flexible working in the truest sense - home working is expected with virtual meetings or visits to other workplaces if required, while regularly touching base with the library service.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The library service has three physical libraries: Warneford Library (main, Oxford), Whiteleaf Library (Aylesbury) and Littlemore Library ( Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Oxford). You will be based at Warneford Library but may be required to work at other libraries to cover opening hours by agreement, including travel expenses if appropriate. Home working is also part of this role, determined by rota and according to service need, with regular team meetings and communications in person, via email and MS Teams.
You will be prepared to make the best use of the electronic, physical and staff resources available, supporting teams and individuals in engaging with the evidence base and providing information consultancy for those unable to easily access NHS library services.
Communicating and teamwork are essential for this post along with an imaginative approach to service delivery.
What we need from you!
- A qualified, enthusiastic Librarian/Information professional with substantial experience in a professional librarian role
- Good ICT skills, and a wide experience and knowledge of using library, web, Office applications, and developing technologies, enabling you to effectively market and evaluate services and facilitate access to networked and web-based services.
- Ability to work as part of a team, to work unsupervised and to prioritise workloads.
- A high level of interpersonal and communication abilities in verbal, written and presentational skills
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Good attention to detail, accuracy and quality of service
- A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate change
- Committed to continuous professional self-development and reflective practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The library service has three physical libraries: Warneford Library (main, Oxford), Whiteleaf Library (Aylesbury) and Littlemore Library ( Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Oxford). You will be based at Warneford Library but may be required to work at other libraries to cover opening hours by agreement, including travel expenses if appropriate. Home working is also part of this role, determined by rota and according to service need, with regular team meetings and communications in person, via email and MS Teams.
You will be prepared to make the best use of the electronic, physical and staff resources available, supporting teams and individuals in engaging with the evidence base and providing information consultancy for those unable to easily access NHS library services.
Communicating and teamwork are essential for this post along with an imaginative approach to service delivery.
What we need from you!
- A qualified, enthusiastic Librarian/Information professional with substantial experience in a professional librarian role
- Good ICT skills, and a wide experience and knowledge of using library, web, Office applications, and developing technologies, enabling you to effectively market and evaluate services and facilitate access to networked and web-based services.
- Ability to work as part of a team, to work unsupervised and to prioritise workloads.
- A high level of interpersonal and communication abilities in verbal, written and presentational skills
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Good attention to detail, accuracy and quality of service
- A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate change
- Committed to continuous professional self-development and reflective practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in LIS: degree and/or MCILIP
Desirable
- Teaching or adult education qualification
- Masters level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the NHS LKS or Academic LKS Sector.
- Training experience in information skills, critical appraisal, finding the evidence
- Experience of planning and designing course materials
- Experience of electronic library services administration.
- Experience of providing expert literature searches.
- Supervisory experience.
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Good, up to date, ICT skills and extensive knowledge of library, web and Office applications
- Marketing, promotion and evaluation skills.
- High level of interpersonal and communication abilities in verbal, written and presentational skills.
- Strong information retrieval skills and knowledge of health-related electronic resources
- Good knowledge of and experience in using new and developing technologies.
- High level of expertise in searching for evidence using high quality databases/ resources.
- Ability to work as part of a team, to work unsupervised and to prioritise workloads.
Desirable
- Experience of designing and developing promotional literature and training materials in a variety of formats.
- Social media/website administration experience.
- Experience of taking information and literature from a number of sources, and providing analysis, summary and options report
- Experience of building effective networks with a broad range of stakeholders and engage with them to better understand their needs around evidence and knowledge.
Personal
Essential
- Enthusiastic advocate for library and information services.
- Ability to act on own initiative, identify and resolve problems creatively.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Commitment to/evidence of continuing professional self-development.
- Ability to work with a wide range of people with different skills and needs.
- Ability to challenge positively and maintain credibility.
- Desire to deliver quality service.
- Flexible approach to working arrangement including, hours and location
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in LIS: degree and/or MCILIP
Desirable
- Teaching or adult education qualification
- Masters level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the NHS LKS or Academic LKS Sector.
- Training experience in information skills, critical appraisal, finding the evidence
- Experience of planning and designing course materials
- Experience of electronic library services administration.
- Experience of providing expert literature searches.
- Supervisory experience.
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Good, up to date, ICT skills and extensive knowledge of library, web and Office applications
- Marketing, promotion and evaluation skills.
- High level of interpersonal and communication abilities in verbal, written and presentational skills.
- Strong information retrieval skills and knowledge of health-related electronic resources
- Good knowledge of and experience in using new and developing technologies.
- High level of expertise in searching for evidence using high quality databases/ resources.
- Ability to work as part of a team, to work unsupervised and to prioritise workloads.
Desirable
- Experience of designing and developing promotional literature and training materials in a variety of formats.
- Social media/website administration experience.
- Experience of taking information and literature from a number of sources, and providing analysis, summary and options report
- Experience of building effective networks with a broad range of stakeholders and engage with them to better understand their needs around evidence and knowledge.
Personal
Essential
- Enthusiastic advocate for library and information services.
- Ability to act on own initiative, identify and resolve problems creatively.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Commitment to/evidence of continuing professional self-development.
- Ability to work with a wide range of people with different skills and needs.
- Ability to challenge positively and maintain credibility.
- Desire to deliver quality service.
- Flexible approach to working arrangement including, hours and location
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
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).
