Library & Knowledge Services Assistant - Flexible NHS Role

The Methodist Church in Britain; Watford, St Albans; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Library Assistant (Band 3) to work in the Library and Knowledge Services team at Watford General Hospital. You will assist NHS staff, manage memberships, catalogue new items, track loans and promote library services.

The role includes occasional support for the library at St Albans City Hospital, with standard Monday–Friday hours (9am–5pm). Prior NHS library experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• GCSE at grade A to C, including Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Experience with organising events and activities is desirable.
• Understanding data protection and copyright legislation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate the enquiries desk to help NHS staff find the information, resource or service they need.
• Search databases, systems and schemes for required books or articles.
• Obtain copies of publications and get them to the person who requested them.
• Identify users' information needs and supply information in the most relevant format.
• Process new membership registrations on the library system.
• Track loans and notify users when books are overdue.
• Classify and catalogue new books on the library system.
• Shelve books and keep collections tidy.
• Record usage data for library services.
• Train library users in the information resources available.
• Promote library services and create promotional content.
• Work closely with the Library and Knowledge Services team and educational departments such as Medical Education, Learning and Development and Simulation.

Education

GCSE A to C including Maths and English, or equivalent

Tools

Library Management System

MS Office

ICT

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Library Assistant (Band 3) to work in the Library and Knowledge Services team at Watford General Hospital. You will assist NHS staff, manage memberships, catalogue new items, track loans and promote library services.

The role includes occasional support for the library at St Albans City Hospital, with standard Monday–Friday hours (9am–5pm). Prior NHS library experience is advantageous.