Clinical Librarian

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Clinical Librarian to join our Knowledge and Library Services team. This exciting role provides an embedded evidence and knowledge service across Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Isle of Wight NHS Trust, supporting clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, researchers, educators, and managers.

As a Clinical Librarian, you will work directly with clinical teams to support evidence-based practice, patient safety, quality improvement, research, and service development. You will provide expert literature searching, critical appraisal, evidence summaries, current awareness services, training, and knowledge mobilisation activities that help healthcare professionals make informed decisions at the point of care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an information professional with experience in healthcare, academic, or specialist library services who enjoys building relationships, delivering training, and translating evidence into practical improvements for patient care.

Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.

The single corporate service is delivered across both organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.

Qualifications

Essential: - A degree in Library and Information Studies, Information Management, Knowledge Management, or a related discipline.

Desirable: - Postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Studies or related field.; - Chartered Membership of CILIP or working towards Chartered status.

Experience

Skills and Knowledge