Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled librarian who is interested in a career in the NHS to join our Library and Information postholder will be based in one of our libraries (Durham, Middlesbrough, Darlington or Scarborough), this could be negotiated depending upon where is the most convenient. The post is full time, but part time and/or job share arrangements will be you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and are looking to be part of a team striving to make a difference, we will welcome your application for this role.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a qualified librarian who has expertise in literature searching skills, experience working with library systems, electronic resource provision and knowledge management principles.
This successful candidate will develop and deliver training to staff to support them to provide evidence-based health care across the trust and be involved in the marketing of the service.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and IT skills, the ability to work as part of a team and independently and to be able to travel to trust sites when required.
This is a great opportunity to work within a NHS trust and play an important role in ensuring clinical practice and management decisions are all informed by the latest evidence, making sure the service supports research, education and continuing professional development for all staff.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pro rata) per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
346-CORP-016-26-A
Job locations
Roseberry Park Hospital, Middlesbrough or West Park Hospital, Darlington
Middlesbrough or Darlington
TS4 3AF
Job description
Job responsibilities
All staff have regular 1-1 meetings, quarterly supervision and an annual appraisal, which provides lots of opportunity for discussion around achievements, challenges and aspirations.
Staff recognition is very important to us, we work closely with colleagues from across the Trust to support development, the staff voice and to recognise teams and individuals through our Greatix and Star Award schemes, highlighting the outstanding work being done every day.
We recognise that corporate roles, such as this, are a valuable asset to our organisation. We understand that they have a key role in the support and delivery of our services and that their contribution helps us in achieving our aim of consistently providing safe and high quality care for our service users. The kind of care we would want for ourselves and for our loved ones.
Our organisation is on a Journey to Change and as part of this journey, creating a great experience for our staff is one of three big goals. Ultimately our aim is to be a proactive, responsible and mindful employer, recruiting, retaining and training our people, for the right roles, at the right time.
We believe the job description will give you an overall understanding of the role and provide you with details of the day to day duties and tasks required of the postholder.
Please read the job description thoroughly and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Cole:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree in librarianship or information science OR degree in other subject with a postgraduate qualification in librarianship or information science
Desirable
2. Training qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
3. Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
4. Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development. Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
5. Self motivation and experience of working on own initiative
6. Ability to work as part of a team
7. Ability to develop effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and levels.
Other Requirements
Essential
8. Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
9. Ability to deputise for Library and Information Service Manager when required
Experience
Essential
10. Practical experience of librarianship/information work
11. Experience of using electronic information resources
12. Use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable
13. Experience of health information work
14. Delivery of training to small groups
15. Substantial Practical Experience of librarianship/information work
Knowledge
Essential
16. Understanding of cataloguing and classification
Desirable
17. A knowledge of health databases and legislation
18. Knowledge of NHS issues and priorities
Skills
Essential
19. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
20. Good level of IT skills
21. Able to demonstrate a creative and flexible approach to work
22. Well-organised, ability to balance and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines, whilst retaining attention to detail.