Job summary
We're looking for a professionally qualified and experienced librarian to join MPFT's library team. We provide health library services to a large and geographically widespread non-acute Trust.
The post is very varied, combining operational management with providing searches, summaries, training and other health librarian services. You'll also develop strategic management skills. You'll need the curiosity and listening skills to understand the information needs of health and care staff in community, hospital, prison and other settings; and then come up with innovative solutions.
The library works closely with other Trust services such as quality and research and innovation so you can get closely involved with service improvements and research. We're also developing our knowledge management work. Our team takes an evidence-based approach to delivering library services; your role will include encouraging all staff to continue this.
You'll line manage the librarians and deputise for the Library Manager regularly.
We deliver most services virtually but have small libraries in Stafford and Shrewsbury. Your work base will be in either Stafford or Shrewsbury but you can work from home when you don't need to be on site. You will need to travel to different sites, mostly in Shropshire and Staffordshire, sometimes in rural areas.
This post is suitable for librarians with experience of working in an NHS, workplace or academic library.
The post is 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- Support evidence-based practice and patient care and decision-making within the Trust and other organisations by managing the delivery of high quality, user-centred library services to Trust staff, service users and carers and other library service users.
- Take responsibility for the operational management and continuing development of the library services within the existing strategic framework; work with the Library and Knowledge Services Manager to shape the strategic development of the service so that it continues to meet the needs of the Trust and other stakeholders in a constantly evolving environment.
- Work with other library services locally, regionally and nationally to develop collaborative services that ensure best value for money and access to information within resource constraints, whilst ensuring that the particular needs of the Trust and its staff continue to be met
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Manages the Trust Library and Knowledge Services on an operational level across the virtual library services and both library sites2. Deputises for the Library Manager on a regular basis3. Represents the library services at key meetings within and outside the Trust and ensures the library service runs smoothly 4. Directly line manages librarians and specialist librarians within the library team (and indirectly the library assistants)5. Supports the Library Manager in managing the library budget. 6. Ensures that the library meets both internal user and stakeholder expectations and external quality requirements7. Delivers professional library and knowledge services including group and individual training, evidence searches and syntheses/summaries of search results, providing complex information in a user-friendly format8. Works with the librarians to provide high quality patient information and services that allow Trust service users and carers to access this9. Ensures that library and knowledge services are evidence-based10. Evaluates the quality and impact of Trust library and knowledge services11. Sustains a quality focused culture within the team, making sure that the library staff routinely review and question the way they deliver services and continually seek improvement12. Develops plans to raise awareness of the library and knowledge services and their resources on an ongoing basis. Uses benefits-focused and plain English approaches13. Works with other departments to mobilise, manage and share knowledge within the Trust and partner organisations14. Ensures a co-ordinated service across both library sites and that the services are as accessible as possible to those who do not visit the library in person15. Covers library service provision in absence of colleagues as needed
See attached job description for full details.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Manages the Trust Library and Knowledge Services on an operational level across the virtual library services and both library sites2. Deputises for the Library Manager on a regular basis3. Represents the library services at key meetings within and outside the Trust and ensures the library service runs smoothly 4. Directly line manages librarians and specialist librarians within the library team (and indirectly the library assistants)5. Supports the Library Manager in managing the library budget. 6. Ensures that the library meets both internal user and stakeholder expectations and external quality requirements7. Delivers professional library and knowledge services including group and individual training, evidence searches and syntheses/summaries of search results, providing complex information in a user-friendly format8. Works with the librarians to provide high quality patient information and services that allow Trust service users and carers to access this9. Ensures that library and knowledge services are evidence-based10. Evaluates the quality and impact of Trust library and knowledge services11. Sustains a quality focused culture within the team, making sure that the library staff routinely review and question the way they deliver services and continually seek improvement12. Develops plans to raise awareness of the library and knowledge services and their resources on an ongoing basis. Uses benefits-focused and plain English approaches13. Works with other departments to mobilise, manage and share knowledge within the Trust and partner organisations14. Ensures a co-ordinated service across both library sites and that the services are as accessible as possible to those who do not visit the library in person15. Covers library service provision in absence of colleagues as needed
See attached job description for full details.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of health library work at a professional level AND/OR experience of managing a library service
- Experience of providing an evidence searching, summarising and enquiry service
- Management of staff
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and effective visual presentation of complex statistical information
- Marketing and promotional skills using a range of electronic, print and social media channels, including benefits-focused approach
- Knowledge of the role of technology in delivering library services and able to understand key technical concepts
- Able to influence and negotiate with people at all levels of the organisation and outside it
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification/experience in an information, library related discipline
- Chartered librarian or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of health library work at a professional level AND/OR experience of managing a library service
- Experience of providing an evidence searching, summarising and enquiry service
- Management of staff
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and effective visual presentation of complex statistical information
- Marketing and promotional skills using a range of electronic, print and social media channels, including benefits-focused approach
- Knowledge of the role of technology in delivering library services and able to understand key technical concepts
- Able to influence and negotiate with people at all levels of the organisation and outside it
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification/experience in an information, library related discipline
- Chartered librarian or equivalent experience
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).
