Job summary
To drive the library agendas, championing continuous improvement in the Department of Medical Education-the Library Section to ensure WWL provide:
- the best library, information and knowledge resource
Main duties of the job
- To develop and deliver a Knowledge and Library Strategy in line with local and national priorities, raising the profile of the service across the Trust.
- To lead on the provision of a proactive, user-orientated knowledge and library service that will enable the provision of excellent health and care services for our patients and the local community
- To manage the knowledge and library service team to develop professionally and reach their potential to the benefit of the individual, service, and the Trust needs
- To lead on NHS England's Quality Outcomes Frameworks submissions and action plans, contributing to educational quality assurance processes and taking an active part in Trust-level committees, to include literature searches and outcomes reporting.
- To co-ordinate the development and application of the Trust Library Service's technology and to oversee the development of the Trust Library Service's resources at both library service points
- To be responsible for the management of the Trust Library Service's personnel
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To develop, implement and update the strategic direction of the sub-segment of Library, taking into consideration the requirements of relevant internal and external stakeholders that when enacted will directly impact other departments, other services and other employees
- To produce management reports, business plans and other evidence and publications for the librar
- Manage sensitive information about performance for the library sub-segment and be responsible for service change within the library department, negotiating with and motivating relevant stakeholders
- To promote the Trust Library Service both internally to the Trust and externally.
- To develop services and resources within the sub-segment of Library that are relevant and responsive to the needs of internal and external service users and encompasses new methods of service delivery and technological developments
- To ensure that the Trust Library collection reflects the complexity of the user base by consulting with appropriate specialists, users and stakeholder groups in the selection of suitable and relevant electronic, printed, audio and visual material
- Work with the Head of Medical Education, Clinical Skills and Simulation and Library service and Director of Medical Education to ensure that service provision and capacity to train supports excellence in patient care
- To ensure that the appropriate committee infrastructures are in place for the Trust Library Service.
- To produce and implement collection development policies that will ensure the continued development, management and preservation of the print and non-print collections within the Trust Library Service to support research governance, clinical governance, and life long learning and patient care.
- To work collaboratively with relevant national, regional and local organisations to develop to improve access to a wider range of information services and resources for Library Users and Trust staff
- To utilise expert knowledge to advise other members of the Trust Library Service and other colleagues on a range of library and information seeking issues and to facilitate their own information research skills.
- To ensure the Trust Library Service meets national audit standards for Health Libraries, as required by Health Education England North West and other appropriate audit standards
- To flexibly staff the library enquiry points on all Trust sites and act as first point of contact for library enquiries. This will include enquiries relating to requests for information to support the research, audit and CPD of Trust staff and to inform and support patient care.
- To undertake complex enquiry work and requests for literature searches on behalf of the library users, identifying and utilising the most efficient and effective specialist electronic and print reference resource
- To ensure the delivery of proactive current awareness services to maintain Library users awareness of current developments within their field
- To ensure that the medical collections meet the criteria for the accreditation of the Royal Colleges
- Oversee staff in their management of devolved budgets.To be responsible for the identification of sources of funding for the Trust Library and prepare to submit business plans and bids to request funding for new initiatives and service developments for the Trust Library Service.
- To have devolved responsibility for the budget sub department of Library, negotiating funding levels and providing briefs on cost pressures and the affordability of new initiatives.To ensure that Trust Library Services meet the criteria for the QAA in Nursing.
- Develop and present costed business plans for the development of the sub-department of Library, identifying and exploiting appropriate opportunities to generate income and taking into account conflicting demands on resources.
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- To maintain accurate financial records and prepare estimates of expenditure for the Trust Library Service.
- To calculate, set and review charges made to library users and departments using NHS costing princip
- To work with the Head of Medical Education, Clinical Skills and Trust Library service to implement and process disciplinary procedures for all members of the Trust Library.Human Resources
- Direct line management for the all Librarian staff including quality and performance, leave, appraisal and personal development and disciplinary matters.
- To identify the training needs and develop and/or locate appropriate training programmes for members of the sub-department of the Trust Library.
- Direct line management for the all Librarian staff including quality and performance, leave, appraisal and personal development and disciplinary matters.
- To work with the Head of Medical Education, Clinical Skills and Trust Library service to implement and process disciplinary procedures for all members of the Trust Library.
- To keep up-to-date with relevant electronic reference tools and to assist in the design and development of a range of training interventions to support the delivery of Library Research and Information Searching Skills training programmes.
- To develop training materials required to support the teaching of the Library Research and Information Searching Skills training programmes.
- To teach the Library Research and Information Searching Skills training programmes through both instructor-led classroom training and one-to-one personal sessions.To ensure the Trust Library Service are managed effectively taking into account security, maintenance and statutory requirements
- To develop and maintain appropriate administrative processes relating to the provision of Library Research and Information Searching Skills training.
- To utilise expert knowledge to provide basic and advanced training and advice in the use of online and electronic reference tools, including the internet, databases and library catalogues, to Library Users on an ad-hoc basis
- To maintain specialist knowledge of managing and developing services in a Healthcare Library and Medical Education.
- To keep up-to-date with developments within the NHS, both locally and nationally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To develop, implement and update the strategic direction of the sub-segment of Library, taking into consideration the requirements of relevant internal and external stakeholders that when enacted will directly impact other departments, other services and other employees
- To produce management reports, business plans and other evidence and publications for the librar
- Manage sensitive information about performance for the library sub-segment and be responsible for service change within the library department, negotiating with and motivating relevant stakeholders
- To promote the Trust Library Service both internally to the Trust and externally.
- To develop services and resources within the sub-segment of Library that are relevant and responsive to the needs of internal and external service users and encompasses new methods of service delivery and technological developments
- To ensure that the Trust Library collection reflects the complexity of the user base by consulting with appropriate specialists, users and stakeholder groups in the selection of suitable and relevant electronic, printed, audio and visual material
- Work with the Head of Medical Education, Clinical Skills and Simulation and Library service and Director of Medical Education to ensure that service provision and capacity to train supports excellence in patient care
- To ensure that the appropriate committee infrastructures are in place for the Trust Library Service.
- To produce and implement collection development policies that will ensure the continued development, management and preservation of the print and non-print collections within the Trust Library Service to support research governance, clinical governance, and life long learning and patient care.
- To work collaboratively with relevant national, regional and local organisations to develop to improve access to a wider range of information services and resources for Library Users and Trust staff
- To utilise expert knowledge to advise other members of the Trust Library Service and other colleagues on a range of library and information seeking issues and to facilitate their own information research skills.
- To ensure the Trust Library Service meets national audit standards for Health Libraries, as required by Health Education England North West and other appropriate audit standards
- To flexibly staff the library enquiry points on all Trust sites and act as first point of contact for library enquiries. This will include enquiries relating to requests for information to support the research, audit and CPD of Trust staff and to inform and support patient care.
- To undertake complex enquiry work and requests for literature searches on behalf of the library users, identifying and utilising the most efficient and effective specialist electronic and print reference resource
- To ensure the delivery of proactive current awareness services to maintain Library users awareness of current developments within their field
- To ensure that the medical collections meet the criteria for the accreditation of the Royal Colleges
- Oversee staff in their management of devolved budgets.To be responsible for the identification of sources of funding for the Trust Library and prepare to submit business plans and bids to request funding for new initiatives and service developments for the Trust Library Service.
- To have devolved responsibility for the budget sub department of Library, negotiating funding levels and providing briefs on cost pressures and the affordability of new initiatives.To ensure that Trust Library Services meet the criteria for the QAA in Nursing.
- Develop and present costed business plans for the development of the sub-department of Library, identifying and exploiting appropriate opportunities to generate income and taking into account conflicting demands on resources.
-
- To maintain accurate financial records and prepare estimates of expenditure for the Trust Library Service.
- To calculate, set and review charges made to library users and departments using NHS costing princip
- To work with the Head of Medical Education, Clinical Skills and Trust Library service to implement and process disciplinary procedures for all members of the Trust Library.Human Resources
- Direct line management for the all Librarian staff including quality and performance, leave, appraisal and personal development and disciplinary matters.
- To identify the training needs and develop and/or locate appropriate training programmes for members of the sub-department of the Trust Library.
- Direct line management for the all Librarian staff including quality and performance, leave, appraisal and personal development and disciplinary matters.
- To work with the Head of Medical Education, Clinical Skills and Trust Library service to implement and process disciplinary procedures for all members of the Trust Library.
- To keep up-to-date with relevant electronic reference tools and to assist in the design and development of a range of training interventions to support the delivery of Library Research and Information Searching Skills training programmes.
- To develop training materials required to support the teaching of the Library Research and Information Searching Skills training programmes.
- To teach the Library Research and Information Searching Skills training programmes through both instructor-led classroom training and one-to-one personal sessions.To ensure the Trust Library Service are managed effectively taking into account security, maintenance and statutory requirements
- To develop and maintain appropriate administrative processes relating to the provision of Library Research and Information Searching Skills training.
- To utilise expert knowledge to provide basic and advanced training and advice in the use of online and electronic reference tools, including the internet, databases and library catalogues, to Library Users on an ad-hoc basis
- To maintain specialist knowledge of managing and developing services in a Healthcare Library and Medical Education.
- To keep up-to-date with developments within the NHS, both locally and nationally.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Degree or post-graduate qualifications in library and information science
- Experience of staff management, budget management, IT and resource. management and organisational change management
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualification or working towards
- Experience in an NHS or healthcare library environment
Essential
Essential
- Chartered Member / Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals or equivalent experience
- Ability to review and direct strategy and procedures for knowledge and library services
Desirable
- Experience of engaging with NHS staff at board and senior level, and with health information policy development at regional and national level
- Experience or understanding of knowledge mobilisation and quality improvement tools
Desirable
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualification or working towards
- Experience in an NHS or healthcare library environment
- Experience of engaging with NHS staff at board and senior level, and with health information policy development at regional and national level
- Experience or understanding of knowledge mobilisation and quality improvement tools
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience supporting health research.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Degree or post-graduate qualifications in library and information science
- Experience of staff management, budget management, IT and resource. management and organisational change management
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualification or working towards
- Experience in an NHS or healthcare library environment
Essential
Essential
- Chartered Member / Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals or equivalent experience
- Ability to review and direct strategy and procedures for knowledge and library services
Desirable
- Experience of engaging with NHS staff at board and senior level, and with health information policy development at regional and national level
- Experience or understanding of knowledge mobilisation and quality improvement tools
Desirable
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualification or working towards
- Experience in an NHS or healthcare library environment
- Experience of engaging with NHS staff at board and senior level, and with health information policy development at regional and national level
- Experience or understanding of knowledge mobilisation and quality improvement tools
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience supporting health research.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
1A Clifton Crescent
Wigan
WN1 2LB
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
