Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Library Assistant to work alongside our highly skilled team, in the delivery of an exceptional knowledge and library service. You will have the opportunity to learn and develop your information skills and paraprofessional knowledge while also contributing to new initiatives such as supporting staff digital literacy across the trust.
Based primarily at The Royal London Hospital, you will be part of a small team providing library services across the whole of Barts Health NHS Trust and may be expected to work across our other sites as required.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Library Operations Manager, you will support the day to day provision of library services to all Barts Health staff and contribute to the delivery of outreach services across the Trust. As Senior Library Assistant you will also supervise the day to day operations of the library service at the Royal London Hospital in the absence of a more senior member of library staff.
*Applicants without previous experience working in a library will not be shortlisted.*
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a paraprofessional library post and the ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Information and Library Services, experience of KOHA Library Management System and possess excellent customer service skills. You will be analytical and flexible with the ability to prioritise a varied workload. Although an advantage, health sector experience is not essential as training will be given.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Closing Date: 14th July 2024
Provisional Interview Date: 24th July 2024
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by telephone; please contact: Johanna Van Ochten, Library Operations Manager: 020 8535 6562 or Helen Alper, Associate Director of Knowledge Services: 020 8535 6860
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a paraprofessional library post and the ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Information and Library Services, experience of KOHA Library Management System and possess excellent customer service skills. You will be analytical and flexible with the ability to prioritise a varied workload. Although an advantage, health sector experience is not essential as training will be given.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
Closing Date: 14th July 2024
Provisional Interview Date: 24th July 2024
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by telephone; please contact: Johanna Van Ochten, Library Operations Manager: 020 8535 6562 or Helen Alper, Associate Director of Knowledge Services: 020 8535 6860
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent, including good standard of English and Maths
- ECDL or equivalent experience e.g. experience of a range of MS 365 packages such as word, excel, Sharepoint and Teams
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Information and Library Services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a library environment.
- Experience of using Library management systems.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Health/NHS Library
- Working in healthcare or public service
- Supervisory experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Bibliographic database searching
- Knowledge of relevant library legislation, e.g. Copyright Act and Data Protection
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety Legislation
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS structure
- Working knowledge of health information resources
- Good understanding of NLM classification scheme
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deputise in the absence of a senior member of staff.
- Excellent IT and keyboard skills
- Ability to use a range of MS 365 packages such as word, excel, MS Teams and Sharepoint
- Good verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Presentation / training skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
- User focused attitude to service delivery.
- Excellent team worker; able to work in a geographically distributed team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent, including good standard of English and Maths
- ECDL or equivalent experience e.g. experience of a range of MS 365 packages such as word, excel, Sharepoint and Teams
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Information and Library Services
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a library environment.
- Experience of using Library management systems.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Health/NHS Library
- Working in healthcare or public service
- Supervisory experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Bibliographic database searching
- Knowledge of relevant library legislation, e.g. Copyright Act and Data Protection
- Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety Legislation
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS structure
- Working knowledge of health information resources
- Good understanding of NLM classification scheme
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deputise in the absence of a senior member of staff.
- Excellent IT and keyboard skills
- Ability to use a range of MS 365 packages such as word, excel, MS Teams and Sharepoint
- Good verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Presentation / training skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
- User focused attitude to service delivery.
- Excellent team worker; able to work in a geographically distributed team.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
