Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Illingworth Library team at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as an Assistant Librarian.
You will be a key member of the Illingworth Library team, providing Library & Knowledge services to the Trust. The Illingworth Library team are a fantastic team, who are valued for their knowledge, above and beyond approach, patience and resourcefulness.
You will be a qualified librarian, with excellent communication and customer care skills. Experienced in using online information databases, Microsoft Office applications and Social Media.
You will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. You will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Knowledge & Library Service Manager in the delivery of services by:
- Managing the operational running of the library service, including overall management ofday-to-day library enquiry, Inter library loans, cataloguing, withdrawals and circulation processes.
- Ensuring that people have access to the electronic library resources, when & where needed upon which to base clinical and management decisions.
- Promoting the use of library resources throughout the Trust.
- Delivering virtual and face-to-face training to ensure people make effective use of electronicresources in order to support evidence-based practice.
- Performing complex literature searches using high quality healthcare databases on behalf of library users to assist evidence-based practice.
- Delivering outreach services to promote evidence-based practice, underpin clinical activities, governance and service redesign by attending Trust meetings and groups.
- Working with the Knowledge & Library Service Manager to continually improve delivery of the Library Service to all Trust people and students.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilies fall under the following headings. For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
- Communication, Customer Service and Teamwork
- Service Development
- Planning & Organisation
- Managing-People and Resources
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Sarah Massey
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 25 March 2024
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilies fall under the following headings. For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
- Communication, Customer Service and Teamwork
- Service Development
- Planning & Organisation
- Managing-People and Resources
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Sarah Massey
Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 25 March 2024
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in library or information science or equivalent experience with extensive practical knowledge of libraries
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of working in a health library or an information environment
- Experience of managing electronic library and information systems
Desirable
- Experience of using information to support healthcare in the NHS.
- Experience of training health professionals in information skills
- Experience of marketing and promoting library services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT literacy skills: oAbility to use and utilise library management software. oAbility to search and retrieve information from databases. oAdvanced use of Microsoft Office packages oAbility to appraise information sources and identify relevant material to support evidence-based practice amongst Trust colleagues
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision using own initiative, organising and prioritising workload to meet deadlines
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills and the ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy
Desirable
- Ability to search and retrieve information from health and social care databases
- Knowledge of the core information skills required by health personnel.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Copyright, Data Protection.
- Experience of using a Library Management System
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The ability & willingness to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- Ability to carry materials and equipment when required including carrying heavy books and shelving at all heights
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and motivate others
- Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to think creatively and identify solutions to overcome problems
- Willing to develop new skills and ways of working
- Enthusiasm to develop and promote library services Confident in building new relationships and dealing with users at all levels of the Organisation
- Excellent team worker, self-motivated, flexible and reliable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in library or information science or equivalent experience with extensive practical knowledge of libraries
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of working in a health library or an information environment
- Experience of managing electronic library and information systems
Desirable
- Experience of using information to support healthcare in the NHS.
- Experience of training health professionals in information skills
- Experience of marketing and promoting library services
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT literacy skills: oAbility to use and utilise library management software. oAbility to search and retrieve information from databases. oAdvanced use of Microsoft Office packages oAbility to appraise information sources and identify relevant material to support evidence-based practice amongst Trust colleagues
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision using own initiative, organising and prioritising workload to meet deadlines
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills and the ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy
Desirable
- Ability to search and retrieve information from health and social care databases
- Knowledge of the core information skills required by health personnel.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Copyright, Data Protection.
- Experience of using a Library Management System
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The ability & willingness to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- Ability to carry materials and equipment when required including carrying heavy books and shelving at all heights
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and motivate others
- Effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to think creatively and identify solutions to overcome problems
- Willing to develop new skills and ways of working
- Enthusiasm to develop and promote library services Confident in building new relationships and dealing with users at all levels of the Organisation
- Excellent team worker, self-motivated, flexible and reliable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
