Job Summary
We have a permanent post of Library Manager at our Library at Princess Royal Hospital in East Sussex. The Library Manager is responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of Knowledge and Library Services from the library, including proactive frontline support for library users and the line management of all library assistants at this site.
Main Duties
* Line management of all Library Assistants and Senior Library Assistants based at Princess Royal Hospital, including supervision, appraisals, and ongoing professional support.
* Oversee the quality of enquiry desk customer service and ensure the library is a well‑maintained, accessible, and engaging space.
* Deliver core library services and provide support to staff and students.
* Undertake in‑depth evidence searches to support clinical practice, research, and decision‑making.
* Design and deliver training sessions in information skills to library members.
* Contribute to the Trust’s current awareness service to keep staff up to date with relevant developments.
* Administer and maintain access to a wide range of information resources.
About Us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included so we can always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of a creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and we can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack and wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including flexible working to support work‑life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
Candidate Information Pack
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job Details
* Date posted: 02 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 279‑7414070‑OCT25
* Job location: Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX
Qualifications
Essential
* Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in library/information science, a related degree, or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Chartered Member of CILIP or working towards chartership or other equivalent professional association
Experience
Essential
* Experience in a library or information service.
* Experience in a customer care environment
* Strong admin and organisational skills, excellent written and spoken English, including report writing
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent
* Extensive library experience in a supervisory capacity or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills
* Experience of using a library management system and electronic resources in a library or information context
* Experience of searching online databases and/or internet
* Experience of providing training, presentations and support
* Experience of stock selection and review
* Experience of policy development
* Experience of ordering materials within a budget
* Experience of line managing and supervising staff, including undertaking staff appraisals
Desirable
* Experience in a health library
* Experience of using web software
* Knowledge of medical terminology
* Experience of using online procurement ordering systems
Skills
Essential
* Able to troubleshoot basic IT problems.
* Competent and consistent approach to data entry.
* Able to hold regular staff meetings.
* Able to plan and oversee services in accordance to service specifications.
* Able to provide and cascade excellent customer service.
* Able to identify staff training needs and deliver training.
* Able to work equitably with all health grades and professions.
* Able to discover library users’ information needs.
* Able to communicate with sensitivity and tact with other members of own team.
* Generally, work with the supervisor/manager close by/available.
* Manage own workload and plan workload and rotas for library assistants.
* Work independently and use own initiative.
Desirable
* Organising information; indexing, cataloguing, classification and abstracting skills.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
* Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
* Address: Princess Royal Hospital, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EX
* Website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/
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