Library Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 July 2026 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8029612/390-COR-BR-5952 |
Summary
Library Assistant – Mid and South Essex NHS Healthcare Libraries (Broomfield Hospital)
Mid and South Essex NHS Healthcare Libraries are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team at Broomfield Hospital. With library services also based at Basildon and Southend Hospitals, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, accessible service to staff across the Trust and partner organisations.
In this role, you will support the day-to-day delivery of core library services, ensuring users receive a responsive, efficient, and customer-focused experience. Working collaboratively with colleagues across all three sites, you will help maintain an equitable service and contribute to the continuous improvement of our provision.
We are looking for someone with a positive, proactive approach to customer care, strong organisational skills, and a passion for supporting learning and knowledge within a healthcare environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to excellence in service delivery.
Deliver high‑quality user experience and customer service within the library
Support library development and maintain accurate membership systems and data
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation (Copyright, GDPR, Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity)
Manage library resources, including issuing/returning stock, cataloguing, acquisitions, and stock audits
Maintain a clean, safe, and secure physical library environment
Perform administrative duties to support smooth day‑to‑day service operation
Provide administrative support to the Clinical Evidence Team, including outreach and training activities
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.
We look forward to your application!
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires.
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jun 2026