Internal Applicants Only - Systematic Reviewer

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This post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only.  Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.

Internal Applicants Only - Systematic Reviewer

Cardiff University Library Services are recruiting a full time Systematic Reviewer to support the well-established Specialist Unit for Review Evidence (SURE ) team.

You will assist with information retrieval activities and where appropriate develop skills and assist with critical appraisal and data extraction.

SURE, is a grant-funded research unit based within the University Library Service and established in 2000.  The team conduct systematic and literature reviews in the fields of health and social care, investigate methodological innovation and provide consultancy and training services.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mala Mann (Mann MK@cardiff.ac.uk )

You will be part of a team ensuring that the library services:

• are delivered in a customer friendly and customer focussed way, in line with the Library Service Promise;
• are responsive to the changing needs of University staff, students and those of our partner NHS Health Board/Trusts;
• support the University’s teaching, learning and research programmes;
• support the University’s strategy

The post is full time, 35 hours per week, and open ended.

Salary: £40,497 - £45,413 per annum (Grade 6)

You will engage and uphold the University Library Service’s values and behaviours. (See additional information).
We offer an excellent renumeration package including 37 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part-time staff, as well as access to a range of staff discounts and development opportunities through accredited training.

As the biggest university in Wales – and a major employer, with more than 7,000 staff – we are an ambitious and innovative university located in a beautiful and thriving capital city. We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression.

We want to employ people with a wide variety of experiences. We welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We are particularly seeking applications from candidates who come from backgrounds that are underrepresented at the University, including people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

We are looking for a team player who will work with colleagues to provide a great service to staff and students. You don’t need to have worked for a University before; this is an opportunity to show your potential and start or continue your career at Cardiff University.

Closing date: Monday, 07 April 2025

External applications are currently not being considered for this post.  If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Job Description

Key Duties:

In co-operation with other members of the SURE team to:

• design and conduct expert systematic search strategies using databases/web search engines;
• store citations using reference management software and select relevant and appropriate research to inform specific projects;
• provide professional advice and guidance on systematic review and other evidence based methodologies, using judgement and creativity to suggest the most appropriate course of action where appropriate, and ensuring complex and conceptual issues are understood;
• critically appraise, extract data, analyse and summarise selected publications;
• be responsible for the preparation and completion of final research reports and the submission of journal articles;
• contribute to grant applications and project manage individual research projects;
• establish working relationships with project collaborators, developing appropriate communication links with the University’s Schools/Directorates and outside bodies as required;
• develop and deliver internal and external courses and workshops in systematic review methodologies;
• maintain awareness of current and evolving developments in systematic review and other research methodologies;
• coach, support and guide team members in their development;
• participate in special projects and working groups within ULS where appropriate, supervising specific project teams on an occasional basis to accomplish key objectives;
• undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance;
• represent SURE, ULS and the University through professional activities locally, nationally or internationally;
• undertake a variety of  administrative duties to support the department;
• ensure that the ULS Regulations are observed;
• contribute actively to the provision of outstanding research partnerships in line with the University Library Service’s Customer Care Promise and Customer Service Excellence Award.

Training and support will be provided.

General Duties

• Ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
• Abide by University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity.
• Perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Your application will be assessed against the following essential and desirable criteria for the role. Please copy and paste this section into a new document and give clear examples of how you can evidence meeting each criteria by writing under each one. You can draw on elements from any aspect of your life (e.g. work, home, education/qualifications or community life) as long as you focus on their relevance to the role.

Please save your supporting statement in a separate document with the title [YOURNAME - 19834BR - JOB TITLE] and attach it to your application in the recruitment system.

Please note that these are also the criteria shortlisted applicants will be assessed against at interview and/or by other means (e.g. a skills test) where applicable.

Essential Criteria

Additional Information

Our values

Each of our values defines the behaviour expected of our staff and line managers:

Collaboration

• I am aware of my own behaviour and how it impacts on others
• I work co-operatively with others and share relevant information to achieve objectives
• I consider the wider benefits to our customers
• I share problems and seek solutions that work for everyone

• I provide an excellent service to external and internal customers
• I suggest areas of improvement when processes could be enhanced
• I do not act without consideration of the needs of my colleagues and customers
• I do not avoid difficult tasks that would add best value for my customers

• I show commitment to my own development including new technology
• I acknowledge mistakes, look for solutions and learn from that process
• I work creatively to analyse problems and develop innovative and workable solutions

• I plan and organise my workload to ensure that meaningful activities are prioritised
• I make effective use of available resources including people, information, data, technology, networks and budgets
• I see change as an opportunity and am receptive to new ideas

• I respect the views and opinions of others
• I demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion and value difference
• I support colleagues and consider and adapt my approach
• I maintain a healthy work life balance and support others to do so
• I do not disrespect or ignore the views of others
• I do not fail to consider the effect of my language and behaviour on others at all times
• I do not ignore the value of a diverse university

The University Library Service is one of number of departments within Cardiff University’s Professional Services.

The University Library Service is part of the University’s Department of Academic and Student Support Services.

The University Library Service consists of multiple libraries across Cardiff University, providing access to 1.1 million printed books, access to more than 1.5 million online books, journals and resources, and an extensive range of rare and historical books and archives. Each library operates in close co-operation with its academic schools to ensure that the services they offer continue to meet the needs of all teaching, learning and research groups. The University Library Service also delivers services to Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Velindre University NHS Trust, and the NHS Wales Library and Knowledge Service Partnership.

As well as housing printed and electronic books and journals, the libraries also offer many services to enable specialist research, including the SURE team of systematic reviewers and unique research collections such as Special Collections and Archives, the European Documentation Centre, and other archive facilities.

The University Library Service is committed to excellent customer service. The Library Service has been awarded the 'kitemark' of the UK Government's national Customer Service Excellence ® standard, which recognises that customer service is at the centre of our services.  We are committed to providing a service which is friendly, helpful and responsive to the needs of our customers and do everything reasonably possible to ensure the reliability of our services.

Job Category

Library Services, Management & Executive