Knowledge and Evidence Specialist
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Dudley, DY1 2LZView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Knowledge & Evidence Specialist to join our Library & Knowledge Services team at Black Country Healthcare NHS Fo...
- Support the Head of Knowledge and Library Services in delivering a high-quality library and knowledge service to staff and students, in line with the Trust's library strategy and national accreditation standards
- Provide literature searching to support clinical and non-clinical decision-making
- Deliver information skills training to staff and learners
- Promote the effective use of library resources and services through inductions, training sessions and ongoing user support
- Support the development and maintenance of the library's digital offer, including intranet, SharePoint, online platforms and electronic resource access, troubleshooting issues and keeping content current
- Contribute to marketing and promotional activity, including creating materials and using social media to raise awareness of services
- Contribute to the operation of document supply services, cataloguing and classification of stock, and wider library systems
- Identify and utilise automation tools and AI-assisted technologies to improve the efficiency and delivery of library services
- Support the supervision of library assistants, volunteers or students as required
- Contribute to service improvement by supporting data collection, evaluation and reporting activities
The post holder will support the Head of Knowledge and Library Services in delivering the full range of library and information services to staff and students on placement, in line with the Trust's library strategy, national accreditation standards and relevant service level agreements.
Based primarily at Bushey Fields Hospital, the role may require some cross-site working at other Trust locations as needed. The post holder will provide enquiry services, conduct evidence searches, and deliver education and training to staff and learners.
A creative flair and enthusiasm for promoting the service are essential, as the post holder will contribute to library branding and communications. An interest in and awareness of emerging AI tools relevant to knowledge and library services is also expected. The post holder will also actively seek opportunities to streamline and automate library workflows and processes to improve service efficiency
To raise the profile of the Knowledge & Library Service and support delivery of the library strategy, the post holder will work with the manager to ensure seamless access to library systems, electronic resources, and the service's online presence including SharePoint, MS Teams, the Trust intranet, internet pages, social media platforms and YouTube.
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustprovides specialist mental health, learning disability, children's and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.
Across the whole of the region we provide:
- Adult and older adult mental health services
- Specialist learning disability services
- CAMHS
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, after NHS England and NHS Improvement approved the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.
Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.
We currently employ over 4,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Education
Essential: - Education at degree level; - Experience of working in a library environment.
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First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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