Anatomy Technical Officer

Anatomy Technical Officer London Temporary, 6 months Mon-Fri, 8.30 – 16.30 Up to £18.60 per hour Scope of role: Providing technical support for teaching and surgical research programmes and undergrad/postgraduate teaching courses. You will support skills training at a London-based Hospital setting as well as the Anatomy unit with regards to prosections and embalming duties. You will assist with administrative and licensing processes required by the HTA and health and safety protocols. Key duties: Acting as person designated under the HTA Demonstrate and apply relevant knowledge and awareness of human anatomy Responsible for organising set up of Core Anatomy Programme, under/post graduate courses, external courses, student and H&S/HTA compliance for all visitors and students who are using the site facilities Ensure cadaveric and teaching materials are available and prepared as required for course programmes. Prepare prosections from human cadavers and support all embalming activities including the administration and documentation in support of the Embalming Officer Storage and cataloguing of human anatomy samples and documents, cleaning and maintenance of all the facility areas and advising with the development of teaching materials Enforce HTA and H&S legislation in respect of cadavers from receipt to movement and disposal, ensuring a safe and legal working environment. To include accurate completion of all documentation, records and reports Assist with the administration and implementation of H&S processes including risk assessments and COSHH assessments Assist with room bookings and academic timetabling in conjunction with Course Managers Undertaking any necessary training as instructed Your background: BSc or equivalent as a minimum in Anatomy/Biological Sciences – or a relevant vocational qualification and lab-based exposure You will have operated in an education/teaching laboratory (or similar) You will have strong and up-to-date experience with embalming and prosecting human cadavers Strong computer literacy including MS Office and databases Good HTA knowledge and license, as well as knowledge of protocols associated with the receipt, processing, curation and disposition of human anatomical donations for education purposes Current awareness of H&S legislation and regulations Able to work in a confidential and discrete manner within stringent controls High attention to detail, methodical and concise in your written record-keeping Flexible approach to work location as this role is split between two London academic and hospital sites and may, on occasion require some additional hours on an ad hoc basis Good general level of fitness - able to lift human specimens/cadavers with aid of hoist If you have a background in human anatomy, and a desire to support the academic progression of students in their surgical/medical careers then this could be an excellent opportunity for development of your profile. The role is offered on a TEMPORARY basis, for up to 6 months and will be split between two sites, both in London. Please apply if you are immediately available, can commit to a temporary role and will be available for 6 months.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 1/22/2025