Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join us at the Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Library and Information Services Team.
You will assist in delivering high-quality customer-focused service, which supports learning, research and clinical activities within the hospital andother organisations served by the library service.
The successful post holder will need strong IT and training skills to lead on implementing regular IT using the NHS IT Skills Pathway and library training sessions. The post holder working with the Technology Enhanced Learning Lead will create eLearning modules using Articulate, hosted on the Trust Moodle Learning Management System. Day to day management of several websites, including the Library, is an essential part of the role.
Together with the Technology Enhanced Learning Lead, the post holder willbe responsible for horizon scanning for new technologies that could be utilised by the Library and Knowledge Services and other educational departments.
Main duties of the job
- To lead on with support from the Technology Enhanced Lead and Deputy Head of Library Services continued use of the NHS IT Digital Skills Training software, digital literacy training and digital skills champion training
- To provide library resources training
- To raise awareness among Epsom and St Helier, Surrey Downs Health and Care and Sutton Health and Care educators and trainees of the benefits and possibilities of using learning technologies and the Moodle Learning Management System associated with appropriate departments.
- Assist in developing, preparing, and publishing eLearning materials and training packages. This includes building and testing developments, assistive technologies and keeping project records
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Graduate or postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information science
- Teaching/training qualification or willingness to work towards one
- Professional online/e-learning qualification or a willingness to work towards one
Desirable
- Chartered member or working towards chartered status of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a library or information unit
- Wide experience of using information technology in a library or information context
- Experience of website development
- Knowledge of training needs analysis and of training design, delivery and evaluation
Desirable
- Experience of designing e-learning packages
- Experience of training needs analysis and developing training programmes in response to user needs
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging learning technologies
- Competent and confident in the use of general software applications including email, Internet and Microsoft Office applications
- Confidence in tuition and lecturing staff
- Skilled in the use of a Library Management System preferably Koha
- Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. copyright Act, Equality and Diversity and Data Protection
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and relationship building
- Willingness to continue to improve their knowledge of computers
- Presentation and public speaking skills
- Experience of implementing technology in teaching and learning
- Experience in web design/multimedia/learning management system use
- High level of ICT literacy
- Able to work under own initiative
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and proven ability to develop and implement solutions
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Graduate or postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information science
- Teaching/training qualification or willingness to work towards one
- Professional online/e-learning qualification or a willingness to work towards one
Desirable
- Chartered member or working towards chartered status of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a library or information unit
- Wide experience of using information technology in a library or information context
- Experience of website development
- Knowledge of training needs analysis and of training design, delivery and evaluation
Desirable
- Experience of designing e-learning packages
- Experience of training needs analysis and developing training programmes in response to user needs
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging learning technologies
- Competent and confident in the use of general software applications including email, Internet and Microsoft Office applications
- Confidence in tuition and lecturing staff
- Skilled in the use of a Library Management System preferably Koha
- Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. copyright Act, Equality and Diversity and Data Protection
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and relationship building
- Willingness to continue to improve their knowledge of computers
- Presentation and public speaking skills
- Experience of implementing technology in teaching and learning
- Experience in web design/multimedia/learning management system use
- High level of ICT literacy
- Able to work under own initiative
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and proven ability to develop and implement solutions
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.
