Band 7 Library Services Manager - Uffculme Centre inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
FRI 22 NOV 2024
The ideal candidate will be an experienced library manager with leadership skills and an understanding of knowledge mobilisation in NHS mental health services. The position emphasises the importance of developing a comprehensive knowledge service that supports both internal and external collaboration, ultimately contributing to the continuous professional development of staff and ensuring effective evidence-informed practices.
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.
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.
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