Senior Librarian (Learning and Teaching)

The Senior Librarian (Learning and Teaching) oversees all teaching and training activity within the Knowledge and Library Service, and co-ordinates the delivery of library-based enquiry desk services, under the direction of the Deputy Head (Learning and Teaching). The postholder represents Knowledge and Libraries at appropriate meetings and sits on the Senior Leadership Team, guiding the team's management and strategic development.
The Senior Librarian manages the enquiry desk teams at our five NHS library sites, including estates and IT issues, delegating day-to-day operational management at each site to library managers and the Knowledge and Libraries IT Technician. The postholder leads on customer service quality and enquiry desk policy and procedure, including book circulation and document delivery services., The post holder will work closely with the Senior Librarian for Information Resources on the development and implementation of the library management system (LMS).
The Senior Librarian (Learning and Teaching) is responsible for co-ordinating teaching and training activity across the team on a matrix model, to ensure it meets the needs of the Trust, partner trusts and partner HEIs. The post holder will oversee training needs analysis, evaluation, reporting, creation of teaching materials and quality assurance of teaching and training. In particular, the post-holder will be the designated lead for study skills teaching within the team.
The post holder will be expected to undertake regular travel between hospital sites., To work closely with the KLS Senior Leadership Team and education leads at UHSussex, partner trusts, BSMS and partner HEIs on development of the team's teaching and training strategy.
To represent the service on committees related to information skills teaching provision at partner universities, such as BSMS.
To liaise with NHS knowledge and library staff at Surrey and Sussex, East Sussex and Queen Victoria Hospital on provision of information skills teaching to shared organisations, such as Sussex Partnership, Sussex Community and the Integrated Care System.
To oversee the provision of teaching and training by KLS staff to local staff and students under the direction of the Deputy Head (Learning and Teaching). This includes developing and implementing KLS policies and procedures on teaching and training.
To line manage the library managers and the Knowledge and Libraries IT Technician. This includes identifying training and continuing professional development needs and holding regular one-to-one update meetings and appraisals.
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.