York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Library Assistant

The closing date is 06 October 2025

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Job summary

Location: Scarborough Hospital however one day a week will be spent at York. Travel to other Trust sites may be required.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing Senior Library Assistant to join our highly skilled and friendly team in the delivery and promotion of high-quality knowledge and library services.

You must be willing to work towards a funded qualification in Librarianship or Information Science. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in a career in librarianship to gain a professional qualification.

You will start as a Senior Library Assistant on a Band 4 but will be funded to complete the qualification and then gain an Assistant Librarian Band 5 post on completion of the qualification.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Digital and online skills are also essential.

We recommend that if you are interested in the post you contact Kathryn Norman, Clinical Librarian on 01904 726718 or kathryn.norman1@nhs.net for more information about the role and to organise an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

  • Advising and assisting library users with basic literature searches using a range of resources.
  • Providing one to one training for library users on accessing electronic resources and databases.
  • Provide a Current Awareness Service for Trust staff
  • Assist and support library counter duties which will include dealing with queries, requesting books and articles and collecting statistics

About us

Trust Information Pack:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7172910-SLA-WF

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Understanding of Information & library services acquired through City & Guilds/NVQ 3 level or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous customer service experience

Desirable

  • Previous library experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Desirable

  • Good IT skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Understanding of Information & library services acquired through City & Guilds/NVQ 3 level or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

  • Previous customer service experience

Desirable

  • Previous library experience

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Desirable

  • Good IT skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Librarian

Kathryn Norman

kathryn.norman1@nhs.net

01904726718

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7172910-SLA-WF

Job locations

Scarborough Hospital

Woodlands Drive

Scarborough

YO12 6QL


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