Senior Library Assistant Cork (Grade V)

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Cork University Hospital is seeking a Senior Library Assistant (Grade V) to join the National HSE Library Service within Research & Evidence. This Senior Library Assistant Cork opportunity offers a permanent 0.6 WTE role, with a panel formed for future full-time and part-time vacancies nationally.

This position plays a vital role in supporting healthcare professionals by delivering high-quality library, research, and evidence services within a dynamic academic healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional library and information services to healthcare staff.
Support literature searching, evidence synthesis, and research enquiries.
Maintain and manage library systems, digital resources, and catalogues.
Assist with training and user support for library platforms and databases.
Support research and academic initiatives within the HSE Library Service.
Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with HSE policies and national standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Relevant qualification in Library & Information Studies or equivalent.
Experience in a library, academic, or healthcare information setting.
Strong IT skills, including experience with library management systems and databases.
Excellent research, analytical, and organisational skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

Grade: Grade V (0566) – HSE Clerical & Administrative Scale.
Salary aligned with Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales (1 August 2025) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
Permanent part-time position (0.6 WTE) currently available.
Panel may be formed for permanent and specified purpose roles (full-time and part-time).
Public sector pension scheme and standard HSE leave entitlements.
Opportunities for professional development within Academics & Research.

Location & Employer Information

This role is based at Cork University Hospital, part of the National HSE Library Service within Academics & Research. The role supports research and evidence-based practice across HSE library services nationally.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s public health service employer, delivering frontline and specialist healthcare services nationwide.

Application Details

Reference: NRS15230
Category: Management/Admin/ICT
Advertisement Type: External

Applicants must download and carefully read the following documents before applying:

Applications must be submitted via email only to:

[email protected]

Subject line: NRS15230 – Grade V, Senior Library Assistant

Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt within 2 working days. If no confirmation is received within 5 working days, contact [email protected]
to verify receipt.

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