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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You will manage library services, support users, line-manage staff, deliver outreach, contribute to evidence searches, promote services, maintain collections, and co-manage OpenAthens duties.
  • You will manage library services, support users, oversee junior staff, deliver outreach, contribute to evidence searches, promote services, maintain collections, and handle OpenAthens admin.

Requirements

  • To manage the front-of-house library services on a day-to-day basis
  • Provide support to library users (staff and students across the integrated care organisation)
  • Line-manage junior library staff
  • Deliver outreach activities
  • Contribute to the library’s evidence search service
  • Marketing and promotion of library and knowledge services
  • Help maintain library collections
  • Co-manage regional OpenAthens administrative duties
  • Deputise in the absence of senior library staff

Responsibilities

  • You will assist the Library and Knowledge Services Manager and library team in delivering an efficient, forward-looking and innovative Library and Knowledge Service (LKS).
  • The Librarian plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of library and knowledge services to healthcare professionals, students on placement, researchers, innovators and other groups.
  • Some of your responsibilities will be to manage the front-of-house library services on a day-to-day basis
  • Provide support to library users (staff and students across the integrated care organisation)
  • Line-manage junior library staff
  • Deliver outreach activities
  • Contribute to the library’s evidence search service
  • Marketing and promotion of library and knowledge services
  • Help maintain library collections
  • Co-manage regional OpenAthens administrative duties
  • Deputise in the absence of senior library staff.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Librarian?

The main responsibilities include managing front-of-house library services, providing support to library users, line-managing junior library staff, delivering outreach activities, contributing to the library’s evidence search service, marketing and promoting library services, maintaining library collections, co-managing regional OpenAthens administrative duties, and deputizing in the absence of senior library staff.

Who are the primary users of the library services?

The primary users include Trust staff, students on placement (medical, nursing, allied health professionals), Rowcroft Hospice staff, primary care and health and social care colleagues in Torbay and South Devon, and staff from Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

Where is the library located?

The library is based at Torbay Hospital in Torquay.

What is the team size for the library and knowledge services?

The library team consists of 5 staff members.

How does the library contribute to patient care?

The library helps improve patient care by enabling and transforming the way healthcare professionals use evidence-based information.

Who should I contact for more information about the job?

You can contact Catherine Micklethwaite, the Library and Knowledge Services Manager, via email at catherine.micklethwaite@nhs.net or by phone at 01803656700 for further details or informal visits.

What are the working hours for informal queries?

Informal queries can be made from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Is there an opportunity for professional development within this role?

Yes, there is potential for professional development through outreach activities, collaboration in national and regional library initiatives, and supporting evidence-based practices within healthcare.

What kind of outreach activities will I be involved in?

Outreach activities may include engaging with healthcare professionals, providing training sessions on using library resources, and promoting library services across various departments and facilities.

Is experience in library services necessary for this role?

While library experience is beneficial, the role may also be suitable for candidates with a strong interest in library services and a commitment to supporting healthcare professionals and students.

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Better health and care for all

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a healthcare organisation in the UK that provides a wide range of medical and community services. This includes hospital care, community health services, adult social care, and mental health support across Torbay and South Devon. The Trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring patients and their families receive seamless, integrated support. Their purpose is to improve the health and well-being of the local community by offering personalised, patient-centred care.