Library Service Manager
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If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
To manage and provide a library and information service for all Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board employees, General Practitioners and their staff, General Dental Practitioners and students on placement in the Health Board. Ensure a suitable environment and relevant materials are readily available to support evidence-based practice, education, clinical governance and research & development. Provide a comprehensive programme of information skills training to enable Health Board staff to make effective use of the knowledge base of healthcare. Contribute to the strategic planning, service promotion and staff development of the North Wales NHS Library Service and ensure its implementation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- Work collaboratively with service managers at our Central and West IHCs to deliver a comprehensive service to our users.
- Engage with stakeholders regarding library needs and develop future plans.
- Contribute to strategic plans and annual reports, including attending local and national events as required.
- Contribute to marketing and communication strategies within BCU Libraries.
- Plan and deliver education and training, library inductions, and provide advice and assistance for projects within the Health Board.
- Collaborate with research and development colleagues to design, deliver and evaluate critical appraisal education programmes.
- Support information and knowledge sharing regarding AI developments. Facilitate engagement, networking and events to foster collaboration and encourage learning in this area.
- Maintain professional awareness through contact with health care librarians and other specialist librarians at area and national levels, (by attending meetings and courses, reading professional journals, personal visits and communications), to increase knowledge and expertise and further professional development.
- Day to day management of the library, including stock control, financial management, managing and maintaining stock, and delivery of the library lending service.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/postgraduate qualification in Librarianship/Information Science ECDL, or willingness to obtain this qualification Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- MCILIP (Membership of the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals) Management qualification Teaching qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Familiar with searching the databases and the Internet for high quality information sources
- Knowledge of Library Management systems
- Knowledge of Copyright, Data Protection, Health and Safety and Freedom of Information legislation Understanding of the concepts of clinical governance and evidence based practice
- Knowledge of staff appraisal
Desirable criteria
- Awareness and understanding of the implications of National policies on the NHS and health libraries
- Appreciation of the concept of knowledge management and its application within the NHS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in libraries at a professional level
- Responsibility for monitoring purchase of specific resources
- Experience in the promotion of information literacy skills to library users
- Experience of managing staff
Desirable criteria
- NHS or other healthcare library experience
- Academic library experience
- Preparing and managing budgets and Identifying and securing sources of income
- Experience of participating in research projects in libraries
- Experience of analysing statistics
- Experience in gaining and maintaining accreditation for a library service
- Experience of critically appraising literature and teaching these skills to others
- Experience of organising and chairing meetings
Aptitudes and abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Marketing library services
- Ability to identify, process, appraise and pass on complex information in a form appropriate to the recipient
- Excellent IT skills
- Expert in searching healthcare electronic databases and other resources
- Ability to use information resources to the best advantage of library users
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team
- Ability to communicate with staff at all levels to secure support for the library service
- Awareness of what constitutes a conducive library environment
- Report writing skills
- Ability to teach information literacy skills
- Ability to motivate library staff with the aim of improving the quality of the service
Desirable criteria
- Interviewing skills
- Skills to be able to manage library accommodation and environment
- Ability to plan strategy
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to plan the tender process for Point of Care tools & print and electronic journal collections
- Awareness and understanding of the implications of National policies on the NHS and health libraries
- Appreciation of the concepts of knowledge management and its application within the NHS
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- Job Description & Person Specification - Bilingual (PDF, 856.5KB)
- Occupational Health - Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 648.5KB)
- Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
- NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
- Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)
- Betsi Cadwaladr Relocation (PDF, 6.8MB)
- Guidance notes for Applicants v1.2 April 2024-bilingual (PDF, 267.0KB)