The Library Manager is responsible for the strategic development of the knowledge and library service at the largest Mental Health Trust in the West Midlands, providing evidence-based services and information resources for evidence-informed patient care. The post holder will ensure that service development is aligned with the strategic priorities and research outcomes of the organisation, and with the 'Knowledge for Healthcare' strategic framework for NHS knowledge and library services in England. The Post holder will ensure that a comprehensive Trust wide service is provided, and will maintain two on site libraries based at the Uffculme and the Barberry.

Supported by a Deputy Library Manager, the post holder will be responsible for a team of six, including two qualified librarian.

A proven leader, the post holder will be an experienced post qualified library manager, with knowledge of or a desire to lean about the knowledge mobilisation requirements in NHS mental health services.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the strategic responsibility to develop and maintain a robust knowledge and library service, the post holder is responsible for supporting departments and teams to make best use of knowledge and evidence to underpin effective decision making, policy and practice, through knowledge mobilisation activities. Providing properly equipped learning facilities and study spaces for staff, trainees and students to advance their education and professional development. Developing and sustaining collaborative internal and external partnerships to support service delivery and quality improvement.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Management or a relevant information sciences discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Chartered membership of CILIP Library and Information Association (or working towards).

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-qualifying experience managing an NHS library service or an academic or specialist research library.
• Significant experience of line managing a team, and of HR and recruitment process.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental health information service.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced evidence searching skills and awareness of evidence-based practice.
• Highly developed ICT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office 365, supporting users with ICT in networked environments, website development, link resolvers, and technologies relevant to library work.

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Uffculme

2 Queensbridge Rd

Birmingham

B13 8QY

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