Assistant Librarian

NHS; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK seeks an Assistant Librarian to join their dedicated team. This full-time position involves supporting clinical care, education, and research through the management of Knowledge and Library Services. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in customer service, with an eagerness to develop professionally. Flexibility to work remotely is included. The closing date is 11 January 2026. Apply early, as the position may close once sufficient applications are received.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality customer service.
• Strong track record of learning and adaptability.
• Ability to communicate confidently and creatively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and delivering Knowledge and Library Services.
• Promote services to hospital staff and students.
• Conduct advanced evidence-based literature searches.

Skills

Customer service delivery

Information resource management

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Digital literacy tools

Library management systems

Job description

Assistant Librarian

The closing date is 11 January 2026.

Come and join our team as Assistant Librarian at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. You will be part of a friendly and experienced team that supports clinical care, education, research, personal development, and wellbeing.

We provide Knowledge and Library Services in a busy healthcare environment. This will provide you with many opportunities to learn and grow as an information professional. You should have a strong track record of learning, adaptability and a commitment to your own development.

You will have experience of using information resources effectively and delivering high quality customer service. This includes supporting users with varying levels of digital literacy and using new technology in your work.

You will be confident and creative when communicating with users and promoting our services. Being a team player with excellent attention to detail is essential for success in this role.

This is a full-time position. You may work from home one day a week, apart from Mondays and Fridays when you are required onsite at University Hospital Coventry.

Applicants who do not hold CILIP professional registration should be willing to work towards this, and we will provide support.

Before applying, please make sure that you read the job description and person specification carefully. We recommend you visit us to find out more about our work. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in the management, co-ordination and delivery of Knowledge and Library services that effectively support clinical care, education, research, personal development and wellbeing.
• Provide professional assistance in the promotion of Knowledge and Library services to UHCW staff, placement students and applicable stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for specific areas of the service with support from senior staff, while undertaking specific projects to ensure a high-quality service is maintained through continuous development.
• Contribute to the delivery of Knowledge and Library services that align with the vision and values of UHCW NHS Trust.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Please be advised that the interviews for this post will take place week commencing 09/02/2026.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job responsibilities

• Take specific responsibility for proactively marketing and promoting Knowledge and Library services to UHCW staff, students and applicable stakeholders, with guidance from senior staff when required.
• Identify and act upon opportunities to promote user awareness and engagement with Knowledge and Library services, using a range of communication methods and assisting senior staff with planning and co-ordination of activities.
• Assist with the management and provision of the Knowledge and Library Services physical and online resource collection, including usage reporting, evaluation, suggestions for improvement and removal of resources.
• Assist with the management and delivery of the Knowledge and Library Services document supply service, including usage reporting, evaluation, suggestions for improvement and removal of resources.
• Assist with the management of Knowledge and Library Services facilities, supporting the Library Operations Manager with the co-ordination of tasks that ensure the provision of a safe environment that consistently works within local policies and procedures.
• Assist the management of specific budget lines, such as stationery, book purchasing and inter‑library loan costs, with guidance from Library Operations Manager.
• Provide library front desk and enquiry duties as required, following procedures to support the information needs of UHCW staff, placement students and relevant stakeholders.
• Promote and deliver inductions for new library members, individually or in groups.
• Assist the planning, promotion, and delivery of individual and group knowledge skills training.
• Provide training and ad hoc support in the use of available electronic resources and user systems such as the catalogue, databases, journals and point of care tools.
• Collect relevant data and support the analysis and presentation of data, including producing reports.
• Undertake evaluation activities to understand the impact and opportunities to develop Knowledge and Library services.
• Undertake advanced evidence-based literature searches for specific user needs.
• Always act in accordance with relevant legislation and information governance requirements, advising users when required, such as in instances applicable to copyright law.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of team working practices and policies, making recommendations for service development.
• Assist with the regular update of information on the UHCW Knowledge and Library Services website and applicable communication channels.
• Support evidence collection required to demonstrate compliance with NHS England's quality assurance measures.
• Contribute to local and national partnership working as and when required.
• Continuously seek and engage with opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Actively participate in setting personal objectives and review, including creating a personal development plan and engaging in UHCW NHS Trust's appraisal process.
• Moderate physical activity required, including lifting and organising books, rearranging display equipment, and utilising steps and kick‑stools for shelving purposes.
• Regular periods of focused concentration required which may be subject to periodic interruptions.
• Occasional exposure to emotionally challenging material, such as handling resources or information requests that contain graphic or upsetting content.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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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.

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire