# Knowledge & Evidence Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/knowledge-and-evidence-manager/02ce7eca-356f-4052-b95b-dd473544a22e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/knowledge-and-evidence-manager/02ce7eca-356f-4052-b95b-dd473544a22e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sutton In Ashfield - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (4 days - to be agreed with postholder) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T09:40:25.256Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/SuttoninAshfield/Sherwood_Forest_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Libraries/Libraries-v7933746 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7933746?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. ## Responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. ## Person Specification ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### Contractual Requirements **Essential** - Able to apply flexibility with the hours worked ## Documents - [benefits leaflet (pdf, 834.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2702) - [application guide (pdf, 584.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2448) - [our staff networks (pdf, 810.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2938) - [nursing, midwifery & ahp strategy 25-28 (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2492) - [knowledge & evidence manager person spec. 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