Band 6 Deputy Library Manager - The Barberry
The closing date is 20 April 2026
The Knowledge Specialist for Digital Delivery & Deputy Library Manager is a pivotal role within the knowledge and library service, responsible for the management of Barberry Library site, coordinating activities across two library sites, line managing our dedicated team of experienced library and knowledge staff, and contributing to the strategic direction of the service. You will design and deliver innovative service improvement projects, enabling our clinical and non-clinical teams to access high quality digital collections and tailored knowledge services relevant to their needs. There is an emphasis upon outreach to engage proactively with our multi-disciplinary teams, senior managers, students, service users, families and carers, and with external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for leadership development, bringing your enthusiasm, creativity and vision to help us achieve our quality and service improvement goals and to deliver the NHS Knowledge for Healthcare programme.
Main duties of the job
Based at the Barberry, the postholder is responsible for operational management of the Knowledge and Library Service, deputising for the library manager when required to do so, and line management of library staff based at the Barberry and Uffculme sites, and when working remotely. The post holder will assist the library manager to develop a digital strategy and will lead projects that contribute to the Trust's strategic priorities, ensuring equality and inclusion at all times. Outcomes will be linked to our quality assurance objectives and service improvement plan. A key outcome will be the development of evidence-based resources and collections relevant to the Trust's specialisms. Drawing on experience and best practice, the post holder will utilise appropriate technologies to deliver current awareness services and mobilise knowledge for effective, and timely decision making. The post holder will work closely with service leads in corporate services, research and development, undergraduate and postgraduate education, clinical teams, the Participation and Experience Team, and supporting the Recovery College Team and Recovery for All strategy.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Management or another relevant subject
* Chartered (or working towards) membership of CILIP (Library and Information Association)
* Qualification / training in digital applications or project management
Experience
* Significant post qualifying library experience in NHS, academic or research setting.
* Significant experience developing and maintaining digital library services and resources ideally in an NHS setting.
* Supervisory or line management experience / evidence of leading a team.
* Experience of managing and delivering projects.
* Practical (demonstrable) knowledge of the NHS England Quality Assurance and Service Improvement process
* Experience of working within a mental health service.
Skills
* Highly developed ICT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office 365, supporting users with ICT in networked environments, website development, link resolvers, and technologies relevant to library work.
* Advanced evidence searching skills and awareness of evidence based practice.
* Able to manage, interpret and present complex data. Able to adapt a presentation to meet different purposes or for a range of audiences / end users.
* Highly developed communication skills, working in a customer facing role.
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.
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro rata
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