# Senior Library Assistant (Apprenticeship) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-library-assistant-apprenticeship/8b1793d6-a601-4d4d-92c1-58219bb99c42 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-library-assistant-apprenticeship/8b1793d6-a601-4d4d-92c1-58219bb99c42.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Prescot - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum - **Contract type:** This is a 27 months fixed term apprenticeship post of 22.5 hours per week, Band 4 (Pay will follow Annex 21 guidelines, you will receive 65% of the top of band 4) Upon completion, the individual will be employed on a permanent part time basis. - **Employment type:** This is a 27 months fixed term apprenticeship post of 22.5 hours per week, Band 4 (Pay will follow Annex 21 guidelines, you will receive 65% of the top of band 4) Upon completion, the individual will be employed on a permanent part time basis.Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T09:01:00.686Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Prescot/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Library_Knowledge_Service/Library_Knowledge_Service-v7909503 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7909503?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Team MWL as a Trainee (Apprentice) Senior Library Assistant in our Library and Knowledge Service based at Whiston Hospital. This is a 27 month fixed term training post of 22.5 hours per week. On successful completion of the Apprenticeship programme, you will become Senior Library Assistant on Band 4. As an apprenticeship this role is supported by an accompanying assessment and skills development programme, during which the post holder will gain the skills and knowledge relevant for this role. Learning will be a mix of in the workplace, formal on and off the job training, and the opportunity to practise new skills in a real work environment. On successful completion of their Apprenticeship, they will have the right knowledge, skills, and behaviours they need for their chosen role. Pay will follow Annex 21 guidelines, you will receive 65% of the top of band 4 ### Main duties of the job This opportunity includes: - Paid employment with holiday leave - Hands-on-experience working in a leading NHS organisation - 6 hours per week time, pro rota off-the-job learning - Support to gain a nationally recognised qualification The post holder will be supported to work towards successful completion of: - Level 3 Library, information and archive services assistant. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain significant new knowledge and skills and boost your career within Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Key Duties - Manage the online current awareness service. This includes setting up information feeds, monitoring websites and categorising and disseminating relevant information to library customers. - Add content to the Library and Knowledge Service website and ensure it is kept up to date. - Regularly develop content for promoting library services and resources and engage with Trust staff, including social media, outreach activities and displays. - Manage the Wellbeing Knowledge Box service to deliver resources to wards and departments. IT - Use a wide variety of IT packages including Microsoft Office, library management system, website management system, information retrieval systems. - Help users in accessing library IT systems including the LKS website, library catalogue and online information resources. - Liaise with outside agencies providing library and knowledge systems to resolve technical issues. User Support and Training - Undertake enquiry desk duties - answering or triaging enquires, using the library management system, enrolling new members and providing a brief introduction to the service. - Take part in induction for new library users. This may include formal presentations, attending events or ad hoc sessions within the library. - Deliver basic training in the use of library facilities, services and online resources. - Develop user training guides. - Provide assistance/troubleshooting to library users experiencing difficulties with PCs and printers, referring complex problems to the relevant personnel. Administration - Contribute to the day to day management of library services by attending meetings, liaising with other staff and deputising as appropriate within agreed guidelines. - Administration of NHS OpenAthens accounts. - Administration of NHS Holdings Management to manage online resources. - Collect and collate statistics for library activity, user needs surveys and impact assessments. - Operate document delivery and interlibrary loan services. This will include bibliographic verification, location of the most cost-effective provider, management of the ILL budget, liaising with colleagues in other Trust library services, electronic data transfer, and managing copyright legislation. - Assist in the selection, purchase and cataloguing of new materials. - Take an active role in changing, developing and implementing local library policies and procedures in conjunction with other library staff members Clinical & Professional Responsibilities - Ensure adherence to information-related legislation including copyright and data protection. - Stay apprised of health library developments and legislation, attending appropriate courses and conferences and acquiring new skills as appropriate. - Take an active role in building partnerships with the Library and Information Health Network Northwest and relevant networks. - This job description is not intended to be exhaustive as duties may change in light of the annual performance review appraisal and on-going developments. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Team MWL as a Trainee (Apprentice) Senior Library Assistant in our Library and Knowledge Service based at Whiston Hospital. This is a 27 month fixed term training post of 22.5 hours per week. On successful completion of the Apprenticeship programme, you will become Senior Library Assistant on Band 4. As an apprenticeship this role is supported by an accompanying assessment and skills development programme, during which the post holder will gain the skills and knowledge relevant for this role. Learning will be a mix of in the workplace, formal on and off the job training, and the opportunity to practise new skills in a real work environment. On successful completion of their Apprenticeship, they will have the right knowledge, skills, and behaviours they need for their chosen role. Pay will follow Annex 21 guidelines, you will receive 65% of the top of band 4 ## Job Description This opportunity includes: Paid employment with holiday leave Hands-on-experience working in a leading NHS organisation 6 hours per week time, pro rota off-the-job learning Support to gain a nationally recognised qualification The post holder will be supported to work towards successful completion of: Level 3 Library, information and archive services assistant. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to gain significant new knowledge and skills and boost your career within Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Responsibilities Key Duties Manage the online current awareness service. This includes setting up information feeds, monitoring websites and categorising and disseminating relevant information to library customers. Add content to the Library and Knowledge Service website and ensure it is kept up to date. Regularly develop content for promoting library services and resources and engage with Trust staff, including social media, outreach activities and displays. Manage the Wellbeing Knowledge Box service to deliver resources to wards and departments. IT Use a wide variety of IT packages including Microsoft Office, library management system, website management system, information retrieval systems. Help users in accessing library IT systems including the LKS website, library catalogue and online information resources. Liaise with outside agencies providing library and knowledge systems to resolve technical issues. User Support and Training Undertake enquiry desk duties - answering or triaging enquires, using the library management system, enrolling new members and providing a brief introduction to the service. Take part in induction for new library users. This may include formal presentations, attending events or ad hoc sessions within the library. Deliver basic training in the use of library facilities, services and online resources. Develop user training guides. Provide assistance/troubleshooting to library users experiencing difficulties with PCs and printers, referring complex problems to the relevant personnel. Administration Contribute to the day to day management of library services by attending meetings, liaising with other staff and deputising as appropriate within agreed guidelines. Administration of NHS OpenAthens accounts. Administration of NHS Holdings Management to manage online resources. Collect and collate statistics for library activity, user needs surveys and impact assessments. Operate document delivery and interlibrary loan services. This will include bibliographic verification, location of the most cost-effective provider, management of the ILL budget, liaising with colleagues in other Trust library services, electronic data transfer, and managing copyright legislation. Assist in the selection, purchase and cataloguing of new materials. Take an active role in changing, developing and implementing local library policies and procedures in conjunction with other library staff members Clinical & Professional Responsibilities Ensure adherence to information-related legislation including copyright and data protection. Stay apprised of health library developments and legislation, attending appropriate courses and conferences and acquiring new skills as appropriate. Take an active role in building partnerships with the Library and Information Health Network Northwest and relevant networks. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive as duties may change in light of the annual performance review appraisal and on-going developments. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Willingness to travel between sites and other locations as required. ### Skills **Essential** - IT skills with knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office - Effective communication skills (written and verbal) ### Qualifications **Essential** - Minimum entry requirement. Educated to GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths and/or equivalent qualification. For those with an education, health and care plan or legacy statement, the Apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is equivalent to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Able to communicate with a range of people, in a way that is clear and understood. - Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a teamwork to achieve a common goal. - Can plan, organise, and effectively prioritise tasks to achieve the required objectives. - Can effectively manage own time and activity to meet deadlines. - Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS. - Experience of working in a customer facing environment with a diverse range of clients **Desirable** - Experience of working in a library service - Experience of marketing/promotion ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10186599) - [job description (docx, 162.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10186230) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [person specification (docx, 62.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10195603) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.