Job summary
Job Purpose / Summary
The Knowledge and Library Services team provide PHE with library and knowledge management expertise to support research and development, evidence-based public health, management and business services, with the overall aim of facilitating the translation of knowledge into practice. Based at three physical locations, but also delivering a service to all PHE staff at the point of need, we provide support for all PHE activities, including health protection, health improvement and health care public health.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Knowledge and Information Management professional, with the enthusiasm and skills to manage this high-demand, research-focused service. The role will involve managing specialist library collections of physical and e-resources, line management responsibilities and the development of a wide range of user services to ensure that PHE Porton users receive high-quality, user-focused and cost-effective services. With excellent communication, customer service, and evidence-based skills, you will be confident in your ability to work independently using your initiative, but also proficient in team and matrix working.
About us
On 18 August 2020, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced plans to establish the National Institute for Health Protection and consult on the best future options for strengthening health improvement and other public health functions in the wider system. Public Health England and many of its employees will be in scope for transition to new organisations in Spring 2021. Any new or current employees working for Public Health England during this time, will receive appropriate communications and consultation prior to any formal transfer taking place. Employees who compulsorily transfer to successor bodies will remain on their existing contractual terms and conditions and this applies both to current employees and those recruited during the transition. The recruitment, growth & development of our workforce is vital for the continuing success of PHE and thefuture National Institute for Health Protection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will have specific responsibility for managing and developing knowledge and library services on the PHE Porton site, along with working as part of the KLS team to provide library services to the wider organisation. They will work with the KLS Library Services Manager to review the current service and implement a series of quality improvement programmes in order to meet quality assessment standards within an agreed timeframe.
Option 3 External
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will have specific responsibility for managing and developing knowledge and library services on the PHE Porton site, along with working as part of the KLS team to provide library services to the wider organisation. They will work with the KLS Library Services Manager to review the current service and implement a series of quality improvement programmes in order to meet quality assessment standards within an agreed timeframe.
Option 3 External
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A postgraduate qualification in a KIM related discipline such as knowledge management, records management, library and information studies, information rights, information science or information management, including those which have been accredited by CILIP or ARA, or significant equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a library and knowledge services setting
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a special or academic library, preferably in a medical or scientific environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a research, academic or NHS library or information service in a professional role
- Knowledge of a wide range of health care resources
- Experience of computerized library management systems
- Understanding of copyright and other legislation relating to libraries
Desirable
- Knowledge of factors involved in provision of electronic journals & resources, and Web 2.0 developments and services
Skills
Essential
- Experience of using health care or scientific resources, including excellent information retrieval skills, using a variety of platforms
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in providing user education in information literacy and evidence-based practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A postgraduate qualification in a KIM related discipline such as knowledge management, records management, library and information studies, information rights, information science or information management, including those which have been accredited by CILIP or ARA, or significant equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in a library and knowledge services setting
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a special or academic library, preferably in a medical or scientific environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a research, academic or NHS library or information service in a professional role
- Knowledge of a wide range of health care resources
- Experience of computerized library management systems
- Understanding of copyright and other legislation relating to libraries
Desirable
- Knowledge of factors involved in provision of electronic journals & resources, and Web 2.0 developments and services
Skills
Essential
- Experience of using health care or scientific resources, including excellent information retrieval skills, using a variety of platforms
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in providing user education in information literacy and evidence-based practice
