Overview
Location: Scarborough Hospital. One day a week will be spent at York. Travel to other Trust sites may be required.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing Senior Library Assistant to join our highly skilled and friendly team in the delivery and promotion of high-quality knowledge and library services.
You must be willing to work towards a funded qualification in Librarianship or Information Science. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in a career in librarianship to gain a professional qualification.
You will start as a Senior Library Assistant on a Band 4 but will be funded to complete the qualification and then gain an Assistant Librarian Band 5 post on completion of the qualification.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Digital and online skills are also essential.
Responsibilities
* Advising and assisting library users with basic literature searches using a range of resources.
* Providing one to one training for library users on accessing electronic resources and databases.
* Provide a Current Awareness Service for Trust staff
* Assist and support library counter duties which will include dealing with queries, requesting books and articles and collecting statistics
Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL
Date posted: 22 September 2025
Reference number: 419-7172910-SLA-WF
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential: Understanding of Information & library services acquired through City & Guilds/NVQ 3 level or equivalent experience
* Experience: Essential - Previous customer service experience
* Desirable - Previous library experience
* Skills: Essential - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Desirable - Good IT skills
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Other information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk
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