Job summary An excited opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated knowledge and information specialist to join the Knowledge & Library team at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will play a key role in the delivery of high quality knowledge & library services to all staff and learners at the Trust and contracted organisations. The post is based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary with a requirement to work at other sites. Main duties of the job To play a key role in the delivery of high quality Knowledge & Library services to all staff and students at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) and contracted organisation To mobilise knowledge, information and research evidence to support evidence-based patient care, clinical and managerial decision making, service improvement, clinical governance, research, education and continuing professional development To deliver proactive Knowledge & Library services, promoting resources and services to a wide range of NHS staff; conducting complex literature searches, synthesising and summarising evidence; providing end-users training to use resources and appraise evidence effectively, and facilitating the exchange and sharing of knowledge at DBTH Jointly lead on the development and delivery of clinical librarian services, working with networks and external partners as appropriate in accordance with national, regional and local NHS Library & Knowledge Service policies, standards and frameworks. About us DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 272-6854439 Job locations Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN2 5LT Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Demonstrative experience in a library or information environment Experience of literature searching Extensive knowledge and experience of a wide range of resources needed to support education and evidence-based practice Experience of critically assessing information and delivering critical appraisal training Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating training to individuals or small groups Experience of delivering services virtually and in person across a wide geography using appropriate technologies Qualifications/Training Essential Postgraduate qualification or degree in Librarianship/Information science/Knowledge Management studies or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Chartership of Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals or equivalent. Personal Attributes & Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff both internally and externally. Ability to work on own initiative/unsupervised Ability to understand an absorb information and resolve problems. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Demonstrative experience in a library or information environment Experience of literature searching Extensive knowledge and experience of a wide range of resources needed to support education and evidence-based practice Experience of critically assessing information and delivering critical appraisal training Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating training to individuals or small groups Experience of delivering services virtually and in person across a wide geography using appropriate technologies Qualifications/Training Essential Postgraduate qualification or degree in Librarianship/Information science/Knowledge Management studies or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Chartership of Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals or equivalent. Personal Attributes & Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff both internally and externally. Ability to work on own initiative/unsupervised Ability to understand an absorb information and resolve problems. 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. Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN2 5LT Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)