Knowledge and Evidence Specialist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting the Head of Knowledge and Library Services by delivering a full range of library and information services to staff and students. Key duties include providing frontline enquiry services, conducting evidence searches for clinical and non-clinical decision-making, and delivering education and training sessions. The specialist will also promote the service through marketing, maintaining digital presence, and identifying opportunities for workflow automation using AI tools. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Library and Information Management and experience in a healthcare or higher education library.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Head of Knowledge and Library Services in delivering a high-quality library and knowledge service.
- 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, and user support.
- Support the development and maintenance of the library's digital offer, including intranet, SharePoint, and online platforms.
- Contribute to marketing and promotional activity, including creating materials and using social media.
Essential criteria
- Degree in Information studies or related discipline
- Experience in working in HE or NHS library
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 13d
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Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Knowledge and Evidence Specialist
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Knowledge & Evidence Specialist to join our Library & Knowledge Services team at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based at Bushey Fields Hospital.
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.
You will provide frontline enquiry services, conduct evidence searches to support clinical and non-clinical decision-making across the Trust. A key part of the role will be delivering education and training to staff and learners, including information skills sessions, literature searching and training, both face to face and remotely.
The post holder will also play an active role in raising the profile of the Knowledge & Library Service -- contributing to marketing and promotional activity, maintaining the service's digital presence across SharePoint, the Trust intranet, social media and YouTube, and identifying opportunities to streamline workflows through automation and emerging AI tools.
We are looking for someone with a degree in Library and Information Management, experience of working in a healthcare or higher education library setting, and a genuine enthusiasm for ev
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