Job summary
You will be working within the Research Management and Knowledge Division in the Science Group's Scientific Strategy & Development Directorate. The division consists of two teams providing support to all UKHSA groups: Knowledge & Library Services (KLS) and the Research Support & Governance Office (RSGO).
Main duties of the job
Our main function as a division is to co-ordinate knowledge, evidence, research and research-related activities across UKHSA and with external partners and the wider public health research system nationally and internationally. A significant focus is on the development and application of skills, capacity and resources to enhance how UKHSA and public health system partners deal with all sources of public health knowledge and evidence.
The KLS team provides UKHSA 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.
The purpose of the role is to manage and develop the KLS knowledge and evidence service delivery to Local Authority Public Health teams, to help meet business needs and support the translation of knowledge into practice. This will include managing a team of Knowledge & Evidence Specialists with specific subject specialist or local responsibilities. The role will include the development of innovative knowledge and evidence support systems, and oversight of work to integrate knowledge and evidence at a local level in support of the wider Public Health system.
About us
The UK Health Security Agency exists to protect and improve the nation's health andwellbeing andreduce health inequalities. We do this through world-leading science, knowledge and intelligence, advocacy,partnershipsand the delivery of specialist public health services.
We are an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care, and a distinct delivery organisation with operational autonomy. We provide government, local government, the NHS, Parliament,industryand the public with evidence-based professional, scientific and delivery expertise and support.We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
- Plan, develop and manage UKHSAs bespoke specialist knowledge and evidence service delivery to Local Authority public health (LAPH) teams ensuring this meets UKHSAs strategic priorities and objectives.
- Review and develop knowledge and evidence services over an agreed timeframe to meet the national requirements and standards
- Develop, implement and monitor an efficient and effective literature search, appraisal and evidence filtering system
- Lead a programme of health literacy training and support for LAPH staff
- Lead on information needs analysis and evaluation of UKHSA evidence resources for core public health priority topics and local contribution platforms
- Be responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures, standardisation and future development of quality programmes and impact measures
- Contribute to the development and implementation of UKHSAs knowledge management strategy and KLS consultancy services
- Ensure that Knowledge & Evidence Services use all appropriate channels, including digital, print and other marketing techniques to provide a pro-active and user-focused service
- Manage a team of specialist information scientists
- Contribute to frontline service delivery as required
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
For the full list of responsibilities and duties, please see the attached job description.
Selection process details
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:
You will be required to complete an application form and statement
of suitability of up to 1250 words. This will be assessed in line with the
advertised essential criteria please do provide evidence of how you meet
this.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an
interview.
You will also be asked to provide information within the
Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is
equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your
career history (this will be used in sifting process and will be scored).
STAGE 2 INTERVIEW
This competition will involve an interview by video.
As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview
which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and
professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person
Specification. Candidates will also be
asked to participate in a session where they will be required to prepare and
deliver a five minute presentation to the panel. This will be followed by a
question-and-answer segment. The
presentation will be designed to assess each candidates experience in line
with the requirements of the role. Full
details will be provided prior to the interview.
The Success Profiles framework will be used to assess and recruit
the most suitable candidate. The
following behaviours and strengths will be used at the interview:
Seeing the Big Picture
Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Change Agent
Enabler
Improver
For further information on the selection process, please refer to
the attached Candidate Pack.
Expected Timeline:
Advert close: 23:55hrs on Sunday 24th September
2023 unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once
this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want
to save a copy for your records.
Interviews: Week commencing 9th October 2023
Please note these dates could be subject to change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
- Plan, develop and manage UKHSAs bespoke specialist knowledge and evidence service delivery to Local Authority public health (LAPH) teams ensuring this meets UKHSAs strategic priorities and objectives.
- Review and develop knowledge and evidence services over an agreed timeframe to meet the national requirements and standards
- Develop, implement and monitor an efficient and effective literature search, appraisal and evidence filtering system
- Lead a programme of health literacy training and support for LAPH staff
- Lead on information needs analysis and evaluation of UKHSA evidence resources for core public health priority topics and local contribution platforms
- Be responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures, standardisation and future development of quality programmes and impact measures
- Contribute to the development and implementation of UKHSAs knowledge management strategy and KLS consultancy services
- Ensure that Knowledge & Evidence Services use all appropriate channels, including digital, print and other marketing techniques to provide a pro-active and user-focused service
- Manage a team of specialist information scientists
- Contribute to frontline service delivery as required
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
For the full list of responsibilities and duties, please see the attached job description.
Selection process details
STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT:
You will be required to complete an application form and statement
of suitability of up to 1250 words. This will be assessed in line with the
advertised essential criteria please do provide evidence of how you meet
this.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an
interview.
You will also be asked to provide information within the
Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This is
equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your
career history (this will be used in sifting process and will be scored).
STAGE 2 INTERVIEW
This competition will involve an interview by video.
As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview
which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and
professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person
Specification. Candidates will also be
asked to participate in a session where they will be required to prepare and
deliver a five minute presentation to the panel. This will be followed by a
question-and-answer segment. The
presentation will be designed to assess each candidates experience in line
with the requirements of the role. Full
details will be provided prior to the interview.
The Success Profiles framework will be used to assess and recruit
the most suitable candidate. The
following behaviours and strengths will be used at the interview:
Seeing the Big Picture
Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Working Together
Change Agent
Enabler
Improver
For further information on the selection process, please refer to
the attached Candidate Pack.
Expected Timeline:
Advert close: 23:55hrs on Sunday 24th September
2023 unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once
this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want
to save a copy for your records.
Interviews: Week commencing 9th October 2023
Please note these dates could be subject to change.
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
Desirable
- Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable relevant experience in an NHS, academic or research library in a knowledge management or evidence specialist role
- Experience in providing user education in knowledge management, information literacy and evidence-based practice
- Experience of using health care or scientific resources, including excellent information retrieval skills, using a variety of platforms
- Ability to plan & write business cases
- Skills in project management such as planning, co-ordination & organisation
- Experience in financial and procurement decision making and management
- Experience of managing teams on multiple sites, and of matrix management
- User focused approach to service delivery
- Ability to travel to other UKHSA sites
Desirable
- Experience of implementing organisational change
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
Desirable
- Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable relevant experience in an NHS, academic or research library in a knowledge management or evidence specialist role
- Experience in providing user education in knowledge management, information literacy and evidence-based practice
- Experience of using health care or scientific resources, including excellent information retrieval skills, using a variety of platforms
- Ability to plan & write business cases
- Skills in project management such as planning, co-ordination & organisation
- Experience in financial and procurement decision making and management
- Experience of managing teams on multiple sites, and of matrix management
- User focused approach to service delivery
- Ability to travel to other UKHSA sites
Desirable
- Experience of implementing organisational change
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).
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).
