About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Knowledge & Evidence Manager to join our dynamic library and information service, supporting the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board, along with the public health teams at Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.
In this pivotal role, you will lead on evidence searching, including the design and delivery of high-quality literature searches, critical screening, and clear presentation of findings. You will also create tailored guidance materials and deliver information skills training to staff across our partner organisations.
We are looking for a qualified librarian with strong experience in database searching and training delivery. While a health background is beneficial, it is not essential -- we will provide full training and ongoing professional development.
Success in this role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confidence with digital tools, and the ability to work independently while managing a varied workload effectively.
You will join a supportive, collaborative team of professional librarians and paraprofessional colleagues who will provide mentorship, shared expertise, and a welcoming environment for your continued growth.
If you are passionate about evidence-informed decision-making and eager to apply your professional expertise in a role that directly supports public health and integrated care, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements Essential
Sound understanding of the concepts of evidence-based practice and clinical governance Extensive knowledge of IT, healthcare databases and evidence searching Ability to review and critically appraise resources based on research methodology Ability to summarise and synthesise relevant search findings An in-depth knowledge and understanding of library and knowledge services and their development and application in a multi disciplinary healthcare setting Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Copyright Act and General Data Protection Regulation.
Desirable
Knowledge or experience of commissioning/ public health issues Knowledge of use of technology and applications to deliver alerting services Current trends and initiatives in the NHS
Qualifications Essential
Graduate or postgraduate library or information qualification Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) or willing to undertake Teaching or training qualification ECDL or equivalent
Further Training Desirable
Critical Appraisal Training
Experience Essential
At least 3 years' experience working as a qualified librarian in a multi-disciplinary healthcare setting Experience of carrying out complex evidence searches using a range of online resources, critically appraising outcomes and presenting results. Delivering presentations and training to diverse groups Wide experience of using information technology in a library or information context Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels
Desirable
Knowledge or experience of commissioning/ public health issues Experience of developing and embedding outreach library and knowledge services in a range of healthcare settings
Contractual Requirements Essential
Able to apply flexibility with the hours worked
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-in-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)