Outreach Librarian

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professionally qualified librarian to join our successful and experienced Oxford Health LKS team delivering high quality and much valued library services to Oxford Health FT staff and stakeholders.
Could this be you?
This unique development post offers the opportunity for an experienced librarian to make the most of their professional skills as an NHS Outreach Librarian/Knowledge Specialist whilst making the most of opportunities offered in house and via access to excellent links, training and collaborative opportunities through extensive NHS and academic LKS networks incorporating the principles of Knowledge for Healthcare.https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/HEE%20Knowledge%20for%20Healthcare%202021-26%20FINAL.pdf
In this role you will make a real difference to the lives of patients and service users, proving that proactive information services for staff can save them time and help them do their jobs better – these are just some of the additional benefits that can be realised by the successful applicant
As an Outreach Librarian, you will:
Work as a Knowledge Specialist and be part of the Oxford Health library and knowledge team offering information skills support and knowledge management services, delivering complex literature searches, designing and delivering information skills training using a range of media, via MS Teams or face to face, developing current awareness services and monitoring service effectiveness.
Be prepared to make the best use of the electronic, physical and staff resources available, supporting teams and individuals in engaging with the evidence base and providing information consultancy for those unable to easily access NHS library services. Communicating and teamwork are essential for this post along with an imaginative approach to service delivery.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Our team of experienced information professionals and paraprofessionals provides library services to all NHS staff and students of OHFT based in primary care, mental health and community settings, as well as Commissioners and Public Health professionals where agreements exist.
The library service has three physical libraries: Warneford Library (main, Oxford), Whiteleaf Library (Aylesbury) and Littlemore Library ( Littlemore Mental Health Centre, Oxford). You will be based at Warneford Library but may be required to work at other libraries to cover opening hours by agreement, including travel expenses if appropriate. Home working is also part of this role, determined by rota and according to service need, with regular team meetings and communications in person, via email and MS Teams.
Library staff also work closely with NHS library colleagues across Thames Valley and Wessex and the South.
The successful application will have access to a range of CPD opportunities via NHSE.
What we need from you!

• A qualified, enthusiastic Librarian/Information professional with substantial experience in a professional librarian role
• Good ICT skills, and a wide experience and knowledge of using library, web, Office applications, and developing technologies, enabling you to effectively market and evaluate services and facilitate access to networked and web-based services.
• Ability to work as part of a team, to work unsupervised and to prioritise workloads.
• A high level of interpersonal and communication abilities in verbal, written and presentational skills
• Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
• Good attention to detail, accuracy and quality of service
• A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate change
• Committed to continuous professional self-development and reflective practice