Deputy Head of Library Services

Main area Library and Knowledge Services - Librarian Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: 37.5 hrs/week Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 245-MH

Site East Surrey Hospital Town Redhill Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Salary period Yearly Closing 18/04/:59

We want to give you the best possible experience in the next stage of your career.

We always strive to be the best place to work and to be cared for.

• We have been named the 2021 Acute NHS Trust of the Year, in the annual Health Service (HSJ) Journal Awards for our clear ambition and vision and a significant improvement journey over a number of years.
• The Trust is 6th highest rated Trust in the South East and was still in the top 25% nationally for recommended places to work.
• We are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and when asked whether the care of patients is the organisation's top priority our staff rank us the best in the country among comparable acute trusts.
• We pride ourselves on supporting you to thrive in your existing role and to develop your career with us. So with us you'll get loads of benefits, great training and development opportunities, flexibility and a real community feel.

Benefits to working with us

• Great training and education, including preceptorship and CPD (up to £1,000 individual CPD funding available for nurses, midwives and AHPs).
• At least 35 days leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands, from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.
• Excellent rail and bus links.

Job overview

Our mission is to provide the best evidence to inform, develop and support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient centred care across local healthcare systems.

The library service operates across the whole of the local health economy (West Sussex (north) and Surrey (east & mid), with libraries at East Surrey (main) and Crawley (branch) Hospitals. It aims to provide comprehensive multi-professional library and knowledge services to staff and students of various healthcare organisations.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information studies or equivalent level of experience
• Chartered member or fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a library or information unit
• Knowledge of relevant legislation eg. Copyright Act and The Data Protection Act
• Proven experience of using information technology in a library or information service context
• Proven experience of using library systems

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• A good knowledge & understanding of the NHS and its priorities
• Knowledge of the principles involved in evidence-based healthcare and clinical governance
• Knowledge of managing & delivering electronic resources
• Confident in the use of software applications, including email, Internet and word processing software
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written including report writing and presenting to a group
• Must be highly self-motivated and enthusiastic

Behaviours and Values

• Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service
• Is able to participate as a team member
• Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways throughout the application process.

Successful candidates will be appointed to the first pay step within the band when they start with the Trust (unless they have previous relevant NHS continuous service), thereafter individuals will progress up the pay steps in accordance with NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions.