Library Manager

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sussex is seeking a Library Manager to oversee the operation of Knowledge and Library Services at Princess Royal Hospital. Responsibilities include managing library staff, ensuring quality services, and providing training in information skills. This role emphasizes compassion, learning, and support for both patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Line management of all Library Assistants and Senior Library Assistants.
• Overseeing quality of enquiry desk customer service.
• Delivering core library services and support.
• Undertaking in-depth evidence searches.
• Designing and delivering training sessions in information skills.
• Contributing to the Trust's current awareness service.
• Administering and maintaining access to information resources.

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for the permanent post of Library Manager at our Library at Princess Royal Hospital in East Sussex. The Library Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Knowledge and Library Services from the library, including proactive frontline support for library users and the line management of all library assistants at this site.

Responsibilities include:

• Line management of all Library Assistants and Senior Library Assistants based at the Princess Royal Hospital, including supervision, appraisals, and ongoing professional support.
• Overseeing the quality of enquiry desk customer service and ensuring the library is a well-maintained, accessible, and engaging space.
• Delivering core library services and providing support to staff and students.
• Undertaking in-depth evidence searches to support clinical practice, research, and decision-making.
• Designing and delivering training sessions in information skills to library members.
• Contributing to the Trust's current awareness service to keep staff up to date with relevant developments.
• Administering and maintaining access to a wide range of information resources.

We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs.

We value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.