Job summary
We are looking for a qualified librarian who is enthusiastic about working in the NHS. You will provide high quality evidence to our staff and students to enable their work and equip with them with the skills to find the best information.
You will have the ability to understand staff needs and develop relationships. Team work, communication and the ability to muck in is crucial. We are a dynamic, forward thinking and supportive team who like a challenge and you must be able to thrive in this type of environment - this is not a role for a shrinking violet
Main duties of the job
You will provide tailored training
conduct evidence searches, promote the library, undertake improvement projects, and assist with the day to day activities of the service.
A first degree or postgraduate qualification in librarianship/information science or equivalent Chartership (CILIP) is essential.
Experience of working in a customer facing role in a library, teamwork, delivery of training and conduction literature reviews is required.
You will need self motivation, good communication, organisational, analytical and IT skills.
About us
We are a dynamic and supportive team committed to providing the best service to our users.
Our strong team ethos means that while we work hard, are very supportive and understand know how fun is an important part of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Information skills training
Induction sessions
Literature searches.
Information enquiry work.
Management of the Library Twitter account
Promotion of the Library service
Improvement projects
Support the team in the day to day running of the library
Communications and working relationships include
Staff and students
Library & Knowledge Services team and Other NHS libraries, higher education, and local healthcare providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Information skills training
Induction sessions
Literature searches.
Information enquiry work.
Management of the Library Twitter account
Promotion of the Library service
Improvement projects
Support the team in the day to day running of the library
Communications and working relationships include
Staff and students
Library & Knowledge Services team and Other NHS libraries, higher education, and local healthcare providers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or postgraduate qualification in librarianship/information science or equivalent Chartership (CILIP)
Desirable
- Training/Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working in a library in a customer facing role
- Have undertaken research / literature searches/ reviews either professionally or as part of academic qualification ( e.g. dissertation)
- Teaching or training - formally or informally
- Presenting to groups
Desirable
- Working in a healthcare library
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to develop new professional relationships and work with colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work with minimal guidance
- Ability to analyse complex information
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent IT skills
- Use of social media in a professional context
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Library & Knowledge Services
Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm and motivation for work in NHS Libraries
- Reliable and dependable
- Able to cope under pressure
- Able to take personal responsibility
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or postgraduate qualification in librarianship/information science or equivalent Chartership (CILIP)
Desirable
- Training/Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Working in a library in a customer facing role
- Have undertaken research / literature searches/ reviews either professionally or as part of academic qualification ( e.g. dissertation)
- Teaching or training - formally or informally
- Presenting to groups
Desirable
- Working in a healthcare library
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to develop new professional relationships and work with colleagues from a range of professional backgrounds
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work with minimal guidance
- Ability to analyse complex information
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent IT skills
- Use of social media in a professional context
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS Library & Knowledge Services
Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm and motivation for work in NHS Libraries
- Reliable and dependable
- Able to cope under pressure
- Able to take personal responsibility
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).
