Knowledge and Evidence Librarian

at  NHS Blood and Transplant

JOB SUMMARY

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified librarian to join the Knowledge and Library team in NHSBT. You will use your professional skills to deliver quality information services to inform decision making and best practice across the organisation.
This is a new role and as a knowledge and evidence librarian you will help us to design and deliver innovative solutions to mobilise the evidence in the places it is needed. you will be a strong advocate for evidence-based healthcare, have expert search skills and be passionate about delivering search skills training.
This is a hybrid role where you will oversee the organisation’s physical library in NHSBT’s headquarters in Filton, as well as promoting and providing services remotely to colleagues based in centres across the country and to home workers.
You will be part of a small supportive team and will be encouraged to participate in the wider NHS Knowledge and Library network, including involvement in communities of professional practice and training opportunities.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Substantial previous experience in a professional librarian role.
• Strong information retrieval skills and expertise in searching for evidence using high quality databases/resources.
• Experience of electronic library administration.
• Awareness of legal issues effecting Knowledge and Library Services (copyright, data protection, health and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Degree in Library and/or Information Management or first degree in any relevant subject
• Postgraduate diploma/ professional qualification in librarianship, information science or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Charted member of The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals or equivalent experience and expertise
• Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)
  Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

ABOUT US

At NHS Blood and Transplant, we’re incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers.
It’s an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality.
Together we’ll save and improve more lives than ever
This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Sunday 9th June.
Interviews are anticipated to be held on Wednesday 26th June subject to confirmation.
For informal enquiries please contact Jane Gray, Knowledge and Library Services Manager, Jane.Gray@nhsbt.nhs.u

In this role you will be:

• Providing professional library services for NHS Blood and Transplant, that are aligned to NHSBT’s organisational priorities, and NHS England’s Knowledge for Healthcare Strategy.
• Proactively promoting and delivering knowledge and library Services to inform the work of clinical and non-clinical staff. This may involve attending education days, multi-disciplinary team meetings and quality improvement groups to provide evidence from research and examples of good practice.
• Developing and delivering training programmes and e-learning resources for searching for and appraising information sources, ensuring people have the knowledge and skills to access the most relevant and up-to-date evidence.
• Supporting and embedding evidence-based practice and knowledge sharing across NHS Blood and Transplant by carrying out professional evidence searches and producing current awareness resources to support decision making, teaching, continuing professional development, service redesign and research activities.
• Maintaining systems used within the Knowledge and Library Service. E.g. Library management system, OpenAthens admin portal and link resolver systems. Your primary base will be in the library in Filton Blood Centre with the opportunity for some remote working. Occasional travel to other NHSBT locations around the country is required.