Assistant Librarian

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Coventry is seeking an Assistant Librarian to support clinical care, education, and research. You will join a friendly team, manage Knowledge and Library services, and promote them to staff and stakeholders. This full-time role allows for remote work one day each week. A commitment to developing professional skills and excellent communication abilities are essential. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service and managing information resources.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of learning and adaptability.
• Experience in delivering high-quality customer service.
• Ability to support users with varying levels of digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of Knowledge and Library services.
• Promote services to staff and stakeholders.
• Take responsibility for specific service areas.

Skills

Customer service

Information resource management

Digital literacy support

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About the role

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 position offers 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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, delivering high quality customer service, supporting users with varying levels of digital literacy and adopting new technology. Confidence, creativity and an ability to communicate with users and promote services are essential. Excellent attention to detail and teamwork are required.

Important Information

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: 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 the Trust

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.

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.

Contact

Name: Andrew Doyle

Job title: Library Operations Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Please contact us to arrange an informal chat and we encourage you to come and visit us onsite.