Job Description

Our Library and Knowledge Service plays a crucial role in supporting our Staff, Service Users and Partners in accessing high quality information resources - with the aim of supporting knowledge management, health promotion, education and evidence-based care. As the Library & Information Resource Manager you can lead an innovative, established and impactful team that has won recognition and influence at both regional and national levels.



As a versatile and dynamic individual with excellent interpersonal skills, you can help shape how our service is provided by creating a compelling vision through influencing the Research & Knowledge Service Strategy. As new priorities and challenges emerge, you can meet the needs of our stakeholders through supporting collaborative relationships with our communities and partners.



If this role is of interest to you, please feel free to contact us to discuss further.



The role of the Library and Information Resources Manager is to manage a transparent, efficient and multidisciplinary Library, Information & Knowledge Service at Bradford District Care NHS Trust, and to be responsible for the continual development of both the service and staff. To provide and promote access to high quality information resources with the aim of supporting knowledge management, health promotion, education and evidence-based care.

Closing date:

10th December 2025

Shortlisting:

11th December 2025 onwards

Interviews:

Likely to be early January 2026

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

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We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners



We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.



Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.



Right to Work in the UK



Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.