Deputy Librarian
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Job summary
ESNEFT Library services are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy Librarian to join our small friendly team
You will provide a proactive and equitable library service to all staff, students and stakeholders eligible to use the servie. To work with the Library Services Lead on developing an integrated library service for the Trust which supports the information needs of all staff, and operates in an efficient and effective manner and minimises duplication across sites
Supporting the strategic development of library services, through service reviews and development of new services and to lead on projects.
You will be based at either Ipswich or Colchester Hospital (with some remote working) there will be a requirement to work across sites as required
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the operational management of library services, including supervising library staff.
- To contribute to the delivery of the Library & Knowledge Services Strategy and the Annual Implementation Plan.
- To deputise for the Library Services Lead when necessary. This may involve representing the service at senior level at internal / external forums.
- To work closely with the Digital Learning Team and the other teams within the Faculty of Education.
- Provide a personalised Library and Evidence Service by establishing relationships with clinical and management teams to identify and anticipate their knowledge and information requirements. Where possible, develop an embedded service by participating in appropriate directorate teams and ward meetings to develop expert subject knowledge to provide evidence based information support at point of need.
About us
One of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health & Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Details
Date posted
15 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR1981-23
Job locations
Ipswich/Colchester Hospital
Ipswich/Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ipswich/Colchester Hospital
Ipswich/Colchester
CO4 5JL
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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