Job vacancy: Band 7 Knowledge and Library Services Manager, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London

Job summary

Main area

Library

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract

Fixed term: 6 months (Limited term project with lime limited funding)

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Job ref

391-RFL-7246533

Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The North Middlesex Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/06/2025 23:59

Band 7 Knowledge and Library Services Manager

NHS AfC: Band 7

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person specification

Education and qualifications

Essential criteria

First degree or Postgrad diploma in Librarianship and/or Information Science or equivalent qualification.

Desirable criteria

Management qualification

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria

An in-depth knowledge and understanding of library and knowledge services and their development and application in a multi-disciplinary healthcare setting.
Knowledge of literature searching using a range of online resources and appraising outcomes critically.
Knowledge of web-based information sources and using social media for marketing
Knowledge of how to manage effective library enquiry services that delivers high quality services to users.
Knowledge of effective people management and their development.

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working with senior stakeholders to develop strategy, implementation plans and evaluation of library services.
Experience of service development and transformation of library services.
Experience of managing budgets to ensure value for money is achieved.
Significant experience of using information technology in a library or information context.
Proven experience of demonstrating the value of knowledge and library services to senior stakeholders.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working collaboratively with other healthcare organisations
Experience of developing, promoting, and embedding knowledge management and evidence based practice within a healthcare setting.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including negotiating and influencing.
Ability to lead and work in a small team
Self-motivated and adaptable Ability to identify and cope with urgent demands and meet deadlines

Values

Essential criteria

Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values.

Covid-19 Vaccination

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.