The closing date is 29th Jul 2025
Anticipated Interview date(s) Possible Interview dates on Weds 30th July or Friday 1st August

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a qualified and experienced library and information professional to provide ad-hoc support for our busy evidence search request service, delivering high quality information to colleagues in a timely manner, to enable excellent patient care, research and decision-making.
Previous experience of conducting detailed literature reviews or evidence searches, preferably in a health library setting is essential.
Due to the flexible hours and nature of this role, remote working is a possibility, although you may occasionally be required to come onsite (Musgrove Park Hospital) for team updates or CPD. Or, you could work onsite if that was your preference.

ABOUT US

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you’ll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You must have an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Library & Information Studies, and recent experience of conducting evidence searches, preferably in the healthcare sector.
You will undertake evidence searches for all grades of staff, interpreting their information needs, selecting appropriate sources, constructing search strategies, performing searches, and critically appraising search results. You will then present the results to the requestor in the appropriate format, which may required summary and synthesis.
You will also contribute to the current awareness services offered by the Library, critically appraising sources of information to be able to recommend quality sources to customers and library staff. You will fully exploiting the KnowledgeShare current awareness service, and providing tailored bulletins should KnowledgeShare not meet individual needs.

MAIN DUTIES, TASKS & SKILLS REQUIRED

The sole purpose of this role is to supply high quality information and evidence for patient care and service development within the Trust.
You will undertake evidence searches for all grades of staff, interpreting their information needs, selecting appropriate sources, constructing search strategies, performing searches, and critically appraising search results. You will then present the results to the requestor in the appropriate format, which may required summary and synthesis.
You will also contribute to the current awareness services offered by the Library, critically appraising sources of information to be able to recommend quality sources to customers and library staff. You will be fully exploiting the KnowledgeShare current awareness service, and providing tailored bulletins should KnowledgeShare not meet individual needs.

THIS ROLE IS TEMPORARY, VIA THE STAFF BANK. HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED ON A WEEKLY BASIS WITH YOUR MANAGER. REMOTE WORKING IS A POSSIBILITY, ALTHOUGH OCCASIONAL VISITS TO ONE OF OUR LIBRARY SITES MAY BE REQUIRED.

We welcome informal enquiries - please call or e-mail us: Cate.Newell@somersetft.nhs.uk - 01823 342433