Library Assistant

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

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.

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.