The strategic development, organisation, management and delivery of multidisciplinary library and information services in support of the highest quality patient care, research, education and professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post is based in the Shrewsbury Health Library at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with responsibility for ensuring the delivery of high quality services at the Princess Royal and Royal Shrewsbury hospital site libraries and for the overall strategic management of the Shared Library Service. The post holder is responsible for the management of service level agreements with all University and NHS partners. The post holder is line manager for a team of staff, including two professionally qualified librarians. The post holder manages a resource and staffing budget of approx. £380k.
The Shared Library Service provides services to Trust staff, to students from several universities, to health care staff in Shropshire and to volunteers in the Trust. The role will also support the SaTH Education Support Unit with the estate management of SaTH Education, Research & Improvement Institute.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
General educational qualifications
Essential
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
Professional/technical qualifications
Essential
* First degree in librarianship or information science or Postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information science or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals
Work experience
Essential
* Significant post qualification experience
* At least 2 years experience in a management role in a health science library
* Experience of successfully managing and motivating staff
* Experience of electronic information provision
* Experience of managing a budget
Desirable
* Experience of managing a multi-site library service
Knowledge
Essential
* High level of computer literacy
* Involvement in change management
* Knowledge of the agenda for NHS library services
Desirable
* An understanding of the NHS education & training environment
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Able to work independently and as part of a team
* Well developed interpersonal skills
* Good customer care skills
* Analytical skills
* Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
* Highly motivated, able to work on own initiative
* Good organisational skills
* Flexible approach to varied workload
Other requirements
Essential
* Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
* Ability to work with DSE equipment
* Ability to move stock and equipment within the library
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
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