Library Services Manager

Job summary

We are looking for a professionally qualified and experienced librarian to join the Learning & Development senior leadership team and manage the Library Service. The service supports a community and mental health NHS Trust providing care across a large geographical area with three Library sites, currently in Oxford and Aylesbury.

The role is very varied and has an impact on patient care, with a strong focus on supporting healthcare professionals, and students/ trainees, to enable evidence-based decision making and effective care. Operational management of the Library Services team, resources and budgets is combined with health librarian work such as providing searches and training. Learning and Development provide a large number of training, education programmes and apprenticeships at all levels and Library Services are key to successful delivery of these, along with other educational programmes delivered by the wider Trust or partners.

As part of the senior leadership team in Learning & Development, there will be opportunities for strategic development as we continue to improve our knowledge development work. This will include linking with clinical, research and corporate leads to develop, implement and evaluate a strategy for the Library Service that meets local needs and national outcomes frameworks.

This post is most suitable for librarians with experience of working in an NHS, academic or workplace library.

Main duties of the job

Playing a major role in leading and developing the Knowledge and Library Service to meet the Trust's objectives, developing and promoting the service and ensuring the smooth day to day running of the library service.

Responsible for all library related training across trust sites, designing, promoting, delivering and evaluating training, particularly in relation to literature searching and critical appraisal skills

Responsible for managing the knowledge and library service budget and effectively managing resources to meet the needs of the Trust.

Responsible for providing an annual report of activity and business plan for library services which aligns to national and local Trust strategic priorities and agendas.

Responsible for preparing the library strategy aligned to the Knowledge for Healthcare strategy.

Responsible for regularly reviewing the service improvement plan and implementing changes accordingly; engaging with and contributing to the NHS England Quality and Improvement outcomes framework.

Accountable to the Head of Learning and Development

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Unipart House

Oxford

OX4 2PG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Unipart House

Oxford

OX4 2PG

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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