Job summary 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 the following healthcare organisations: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust First Community Health & Care, and other Surrey community healthcare providers Sussex Community Foundation NHS Trust Sussex Partnership Foundation NHS Trust Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust GPs & their staff working in North West Sussex and East Surrey Medical schools including St George's, Imperial, London South Bank and Brighton & Sussex Universities of Surrey, Brighton Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System NHS Sussex Integrated Care System Health Innovation Network Kent, Surrey and Sussex 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. About us We provide emergency and non-emergency services to East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon residents, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill, a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and outpatient and diagnostic services. In addition, Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding', and we are one of the best-performing Trusts in England: Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021 National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all we do. We are in the top 20% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment. Our staff rate us the best in the country among comparable acute trusts when asked if they would recommend the Trust as a place to work and whether patient care is the organisation's top priority. Our workforce is amongst the most motivated in the country; we achieved the top acute hospital score in the country for staff engagement in the last national staff survey. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum plus high cost allowance Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 326-7107245-MH Job locations East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight. Job description Job responsibilities Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's degree in library and information studies or equivalent level of experience Desirable Chartered member or fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals Experience Essential 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 Desirable Proven experience of using library systems Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Essential A good knowledge & understanding of the NHS and it's 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 Skilled in the use of a Library Management System Work to deadlines Strong leadership, influencing & negotiation skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written including report writing and presenting to a group Ability to give a sound judgement or opinion at short notice or in short space of time Excellent Information and IT literacy skills Must be highly self-motivated and enthusiastic Frequent use on a daily basis of computer equipment often for sustained periods of time Flexible approach to hours worked Able to work as sole member of team present Desirable Sound working knowledge of printed and electronic health information resources Previous experience of professional library work, preferably in a healthcare library/ information unit Proven experience of teaching individuals and groups, producing training aids and evaluating training Proven experience of presenting to large groups and/or senior stakeholders Knowledge of the principles involved in evidence-based healthcare, clinical governance and research Staff management experience Experience of developing web-based materials Experience of critical appraising research materials Behaviours and Values Essential Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service Is able to participate as a team member Is of good health and good character as per NMC requirements Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff Displays SASH Values Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's degree in library and information studies or equivalent level of experience Desirable Chartered member or fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals Experience Essential 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 Desirable Proven experience of using library systems Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Essential A good knowledge & understanding of the NHS and it's 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 Skilled in the use of a Library Management System Work to deadlines Strong leadership, influencing & negotiation skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written including report writing and presenting to a group Ability to give a sound judgement or opinion at short notice or in short space of time Excellent Information and IT literacy skills Must be highly self-motivated and enthusiastic Frequent use on a daily basis of computer equipment often for sustained periods of time Flexible approach to hours worked Able to work as sole member of team present Desirable Sound working knowledge of printed and electronic health information resources Previous experience of professional library work, preferably in a healthcare library/ information unit Proven experience of teaching individuals and groups, producing training aids and evaluating training Proven experience of presenting to large groups and/or senior stakeholders Knowledge of the principles involved in evidence-based healthcare, clinical governance and research Staff management experience Experience of developing web-based materials Experience of critical appraising research materials Behaviours and Values Essential Flexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service Is able to participate as a team member Is of good health and good character as per NMC requirements Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff Displays SASH Values 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 Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address East Surrey Hospital Canada Avenue Redhill RH1 5RH Employer's website https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)