We are seeking a qualified Librarian to work as part of a small team serving the library and information needs of the healthcare staff and students in NHS Fife University Health Board.
You will be involved in delivering, developing and promoting the full range of services and resources as well as sharing responsibility for the day-to-day running of the library at Victoria Hospital, other library sites and supervising the Library Assistant.
You will be working to support a diverse range of teams and individuals to make effective use of the evidence base in healthcare. You will also provide a literature searching service to support evidence-based practice and inform clinical and management decision-making. The role involves supporting users with their enquiries, helping them to use print and online collections, as well as delivering information skills training sessions. You will also assist in managing the book collection and have responsibility for cataloguing library resources. Supporting the Right Decision Service will become an additional exciting opportunity.
You will have a degree (or equivalent) in librarianship / information studies and relevant post-qualification experience in a library environment.
Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills to support digital and online media are key requirements of the post as is the ability to prioritise your own workload and operate independently without direct supervision.
The post is based at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy but will involve occasional working at Stratheden Hospital, Cupar as well as delivering ad hoc training and promotional events across Fife. Flexible and hybrid working are supported for this post.
Please note the salary for this post is pro rata to part time hours.
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Frances Quirk, Associate Director Research, Innovation and Knowledge on phone 07900161885 or email frances.quirk@nhs.scot.
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Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.