Senior Teaching Technician (Anatomy)

Role Overview

This role is based within the Human Anatomy Unit (HAU) within the College of Medicine and Health at the University of Birmingham. The postholder will provide specialist technical advice and support to facilitate the University’s Body Donation Programme and teaching delivery in the HAU. The role holder will have core duties that apply to all senior technicians but will also undertake specific activity in line with the bespoke regulatory needs of the Academic Unit, and their own expertise and specialisms.

What You Will Do

Provide specialist technical advice and support to facilitate the University’s Body Donation Programme and teaching delivery in the HAU. Prepare anatomical prosections, assist with classes, student and staff projects, and external course provision. Supervise a number of technical staff and act as a role model and coach others as appropriate.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have extensive relevant workplace experience, equivalent professional qualification or degree in a subject with a significant anatomy component. They will have a certificate in Anatomical Technology and Science and be willing to work towards obtaining a Diploma in Anatomical Technology and Science. The candidate will also have a well-developed understanding of Health and Safety legislation as pertains to working with donated human tissue.

Requirements

• Extensive relevant workplace experience
• Equivalent professional qualification or degree in a subject with a significant anatomy component
• Certificate in Anatomical Technology and Science
• GCSE Level 2 (A*-C/4-9) or equivalent level 2 qualification in Mathematics and English
• In-depth practical knowledge of relevant technical and scientific methods
• Relevant teaching laboratory experience to include previous experience in handling and embalming donated human material
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of human embalming procedures
• Demonstrable proficiency in using standard anatomy laboratory equipment
• Well-developed understanding of Health and Safety legislation
• Working knowledge of the Human Tissue Act
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work within a mortuary environment and be able to work with donated human tissue
• Proficiency in computer skills, including an excellent working knowledge of using a variety of Microsoft Office Applications
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,062 to £31,900, with potential progression once in post to £35,883
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• Training and development opportunities