Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability, and neurological care services across the north of England.
The Library and Knowledge Services team at CNTW NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Effectiveness Librarian. We deliver high-quality, customer-focused library and knowledge services to staff and students. Working as part of a dispersed team from four libraries, you will play a key role in supporting staff and students across the organization to access and utilize evidence-based resources to inform their practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
1. Manage, deliver, and evaluate an efficient evidence search service to inform decision-making at all levels.
2. Keep colleagues up-to-date with recently published evidence.
3. Deliver and promote services supporting evidence-based practice and lifelong learning, including designing, delivering, and evaluating library inductions and training.
4. Collaborate with colleagues, regional and national networks, and external partners to maintain and share good practice within recognized frameworks.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce that is caring and compassionate, capable of meeting the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we offer a dynamic working environment to build your career.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details. We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Library and Information Management or Science
* Chartered Librarian or willingness to achieve
Experience
* Two years of library experience at a senior level
* Supporting complex inquiries through in-depth searching and retrieval of evidence-based information
* Developing and delivering training programs
* Providing support to library users
* Knowledge of NHS electronic resources
* Understanding of the NHS and its priorities
* Experience working within mental health, learning disability, or NHS services
* Development of outreach/remote library services
* People management experience
Skills
* Excellent IT skills and proficiency with online library systems and resources
* Effective motivator and negotiator
* Ability to use expertise, judgment, and initiative to plan workload, solve problems, and allocate resources
* Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
* Critical appraisal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata
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