Archivist

Are you passionate about preserving vital records and ensuring the integrity of historical information? Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Archivist for a fixed-term position for 6 to 10 months within our Oxfordshire Health Archives. This temporary role is crucial for maintaining, organising, and safeguarding our archives, ensuring that key documents are accessible for both present needs and future generations.As an Archivist, you will manage the storage, cataloguing, and retrieval of records, support compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and assist internal and external stakeholders in accessing archived materials. You will play a key part in supporting the Trust's mission by protecting sensitive information and upholding the highest standards of data stewardship.We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality. Experience with archival management systems, a collaborative approach to working within a team and ability to supervise an archives assistant are essential.Main duties of the jobIn all cases for the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals NHS Trust and the Department of Health:To carry out the statutory functions required under the Public Records Acts.To run the Archives DepartmentTo advise on the care and administration of semi-current and recent recordsTo advise on legislation relating to record keeping.About usOxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:Excellent opportunities for career progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion teamJob responsibilitiesWe hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.Person SpecificationKnowledgeUnderstanding of the requirements and obligations of Public Records Act, Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act and Knowledge of palaeography and history of land lawManagement of StaffQualificationsProfessional Archives QualificationExperienceExperience in using CALM and Keeping up to date with current legislation and professional developmentSkillsStrong communication skills in all mediaAbility to apply and keep to deadlinesAbility to set prioritiesComputer literacy in Microsoft systemsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Oxfordshire Health Archives, St Luke's ChurchOxfordshire Health Archives, St Luke's Church #J-18808-Ljbffr