Job summary
This
is an exciting opportunity for an experienced library and knowledge
specialist to join our well-respected, friendly and supportive team
delivering high quality services, across multiple sites, to over 20,000 staff
within the Trust.
The
Trust has a new Learning Education and Training strategy which aims to
deliver world-class education and training.
You will contribute to achieving this aim through delivering
exceptional knowledge and library services in support of education and other
business critical functions within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
You
will share responsibility for the operational management and development of
library and knowledge services delivered to Trust staff both virtually and
physically from library service points across the organisation. You will
manage the library site premises, resources and equipment, and have line
management responsibility for the library assistants.
The
post has a responsibility for the joint delivery of NHS-HE library service at
St. Jamess University Hospital, providing NHS professional input to overall
service development.
Your
role will include the delivery of resource discovery training, information
skills training, evidence searching, stock selection and subscription
management, together with staff engagement to publicise and promote library
services.We have ambitions to expand our Knowledge Mobilisation offer within
the Trust and you will be able to help shape and deliver this offer.
This
is a front-line, user-facing post within the Library and Knowledge Service.
Our team works in a hybrid manner in line with the needs of the service. Working patterns will combine an on-site
presence with opportunities to work remotely. The Site Librarian will also
deputise for the Library and Knowledge Service Manager where necessary.
About us
The
postholder will join a strong team of five professional library and knowledge
specialists supported by two paraprofessionals. We are part of the Medical Education
Department and work in collaboration across the city through the Leeds
Libraries for Health partnership.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying at risk
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to
this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while
this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact
if you have any questions.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 0.6FTE / 22.5 hr week post.
To
manage all day-to-day aspects of the local delivery of a comprehensive and
high-quality library and knowledge service to staff working within the NHS.
The
post-holder is responsible for the operational management and development of
library services delivered locally to Trust staff from different
libraries. This includes
responsibility for managing library site premises, resources, IT equipment,
and line management of library assistants.
The
post-holder also has a responsibility for the joint delivery of NHS-HE
library service at St. Jamess University Hospital, providing senior
professional input to overall service development.
This
post-holder plays a leading role within the Library and Knowledge Service
team on delivering user resource discovery training and information skills
training, purchasing and managing journal subscriptions and library
resources, including books and electronic resources, and specifically focuses
on clinical staff engagement to publicise and market library services.
This
is a front-line, user facing post within the Library and Knowledge
Service. The post focuses on
delivering a professional library service to all Trust staff. The Site Librarian will also deputise for
the Library and Knowledge Service Manager in their absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 0.6FTE / 22.5 hr week post.
To
manage all day-to-day aspects of the local delivery of a comprehensive and
high-quality library and knowledge service to staff working within the NHS.
The
post-holder is responsible for the operational management and development of
library services delivered locally to Trust staff from different
libraries. This includes
responsibility for managing library site premises, resources, IT equipment,
and line management of library assistants.
The
post-holder also has a responsibility for the joint delivery of NHS-HE
library service at St. Jamess University Hospital, providing senior
professional input to overall service development.
This
post-holder plays a leading role within the Library and Knowledge Service
team on delivering user resource discovery training and information skills
training, purchasing and managing journal subscriptions and library
resources, including books and electronic resources, and specifically focuses
on clinical staff engagement to publicise and market library services.
This
is a front-line, user facing post within the Library and Knowledge
Service. The post focuses on
delivering a professional library service to all Trust staff. The Site Librarian will also deputise for
the Library and Knowledge Service Manager in their absence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate/Postgraduate qualification in library and knowledge studies or other appropriate discipline
Desirable
- Chartered Member of CILIP
- FEDIP member
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience of training library users
- Able to meet the requirement to travel regularly across the city or regionally as necessary
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in Library, Knowledge, and Information Services
- Current developments, trends and practices in library and information science
- Excellent literature searching and research skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Knowledge of Library Management Systems
- Understanding of training or teaching methods
- Understanding of information retrieval and organisation methods
Desirable
- Experience of NHS or similar public sector libraries, knowledge or information services
- Understanding of health librarianship and library services
- Understanding of the NHS (policy, structure, developments)
- Knowledge Management skills and experience
- Broad knowledge of the range of library resources relevant to healthcare professionals
- Knowledge of Copyright, Data Protection and other relevant legislation applied to library services.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Able to work without close supervision.
- Time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet new deadlines.
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to new working methods/ practices.
- Shows/takes own initiative within the scope of the post.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with users at all levels and from all backgrounds.
- Able to build positive relationships with users and colleagues.
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to service improvement and service delivery.
Desirable
- Experience of building and maintaining partnerships
- Experience of budget management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate/Postgraduate qualification in library and knowledge studies or other appropriate discipline
Desirable
- Chartered Member of CILIP
- FEDIP member
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience of training library users
- Able to meet the requirement to travel regularly across the city or regionally as necessary
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in Library, Knowledge, and Information Services
- Current developments, trends and practices in library and information science
- Excellent literature searching and research skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Knowledge of Library Management Systems
- Understanding of training or teaching methods
- Understanding of information retrieval and organisation methods
Desirable
- Experience of NHS or similar public sector libraries, knowledge or information services
- Understanding of health librarianship and library services
- Understanding of the NHS (policy, structure, developments)
- Knowledge Management skills and experience
- Broad knowledge of the range of library resources relevant to healthcare professionals
- Knowledge of Copyright, Data Protection and other relevant legislation applied to library services.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Able to work without close supervision.
- Time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet new deadlines.
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to new working methods/ practices.
- Shows/takes own initiative within the scope of the post.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with users at all levels and from all backgrounds.
- Able to build positive relationships with users and colleagues.
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to service improvement and service delivery.
Desirable
- Experience of building and maintaining partnerships
- Experience of budget management
