Primary Care Knowledge Specialist Librarian

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Primary Care Knowledge Specialist Librarian to lead on the delivery of a range of activities related to capturing, disseminating, using and sharing knowledge within Derbyshire.

This is a 1 year fixed term post, funded by Health Education England. This exciting role will focus on establishing and embedding an outreach library and knowledge service within the primary care community.

This is a full-time position, but we will consider part-time.

The post requires a library or information science related degree or postgraduate qualification. We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual with effective communication skills, with a positive and persuasive approach to engaging with a range of stakeholders.

The post holder will be accountable to the LKS Manager at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), but on a day to day basis will report to the Deputy LKS Manager at UHDB and the ICS Level Training Hub Director. This post will be based within the Derbyshire Training Hub, but will be required to work flexibly across the whole of the county, establishing and delivering the service virtually and face to face. The post holder will work closely with all three Derbyshire healthcare libraries, which will in turn provide a strong support and development network.

Main duties of the job

The Primary Care Knowledge Specialist will lead on delivery of a range of activities related to capturing, disseminating, using, and sharing knowledge and supporting internal and external partnerships within the footprint of the Derby and Derbyshire Training Hubs.

Knowledge management (KM) activity may include a range of ongoing and maintenance activities, as well as the delivery of specific projects. Examples include:

To lead on the provision and delivery of a comprehensive and high quality library and knowledge service to the staff and students of the multi-professional primary and integrated care workforce within Derbyshire.
To develop and deliver specialist training to Derbyshire Healthcare Community on a range of subjects related to own specialist area e.g. evidence retrieval, critical appraisal, research methods and writing for publication.
To work closely with and identify opportunities to raise the profile of the three existing Library & Knowledge Services based within Derbyshire to the multi-professional primary and integrated care workforce.

Closing date of applications: 29th December 2022

Interview date: 12th January 2023

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

Date posted

21 December 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year pa / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-TWS-1091

Job locations

Health Education Derbyshire

Clarke Street

Derby

DE1 2BU

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications, CPD requirements

Essential

Graduate or postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information science

Desirable

Adult teaching or training qualification
Membership of/or working towards CILIP Chartership

Knowledge

Essential

Specialist knowledge of the principles involved in evidencebased healthcare, clinical governance and research
Working knowledge of MS Office/ Office 365 including MS Teams
Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection legislation

Desirable

Experience of analysing information
Experience of planning, organising and facilitating meetings and training sessions
Planning and organising stakeholder events

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a library or information unit
Information search and retrieval experience
Experience of dealing with a wide range of stakeholders

Skills and Ability

Essential

Able to work autonomously without direct supervision
Ability to identify, record, and report outcomes and service impact
Effective judgement and decision making skills
Able to deliver services virtually and in person
Effective time management skills and prioritisation techniques
Effective problem solving techniques

Behaviours

Essential

Able to build effective networks with a broad range of stakeholders
Manages people's expectations and adapts communication accordingly
Able to write clear, concise prose and edit others' writing

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications, CPD requirements

Essential

Graduate or postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information science

Desirable

Adult teaching or training qualification
Membership of/or working towards CILIP Chartership

Knowledge

Essential

Specialist knowledge of the principles involved in evidencebased healthcare, clinical governance and research
Working knowledge of MS Office/ Office 365 including MS Teams
Knowledge of confidentiality and data protection legislation

Desirable

Experience of analysing information
Experience of planning, organising and facilitating meetings and training sessions
Planning and organising stakeholder events

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a library or information unit
Information search and retrieval experience
Experience of dealing with a wide range of stakeholders

Skills and Ability

Essential

Able to work autonomously without direct supervision
Ability to identify, record, and report outcomes and service impact
Effective judgement and decision making skills
Able to deliver services virtually and in person
Effective time management skills and prioritisation techniques
Effective problem solving techniques

Behaviours

Essential

Able to build effective networks with a broad range of stakeholders
Manages people's expectations and adapts communication accordingly
Able to write clear, concise prose and edit others' writing

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.