Dissection Room Manager in Anatomical Sciences

The post holder will manage members of the technical, prosector and administrative team and work closely with the head of section and academic module leaders of the courses. 

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the facility is fit for purpose and ensure compliance with the Human Tissue Act 2004 (as lead Person Designate) and health and safety legislation.  

The post holder will also be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and management of practical teaching materials necessary for delivery within the section

The post holder will join a vibrant and innovative team of academics, clinicians and support staff to deliver at under- and post-graduate level on courses including Medicine, Biomedical Science, Physicians Associate Studies and a wide range of healthcare related programmes. Practical activities take place in the Dissection Room (DR) with a focus on cadaveric resources, prepared using formalin and soft fix approaches, supported by potted pathological specimens, anatomical models and audio-visual equipment. 

Applicants must hold a first degree and a postgraduate (Masters) qualification in an anatomically related subject, have proven experience of management within an Anatomy/Teaching facility, and have working knowledge and experience of implementation of HTA Codes of Standards and Practice and regulatory procedures. 

Applicants will be required to deliver a 10-minute presentation. ‘As DR manager, outline your understanding of the main responsibilities and considerations of your role. Then consider a typical day managing a dissection room facility, to include your staff team of Embalming officer, Technician, Prosector and Administrator. Outline and discuss the key activities for consideration for each of your team and how you would monitor and follow these. Discuss any challenges you may encounter and how you might deal with these’.

For further information about this position and to apply, click 'Apply' above.  

We welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, especially from people with disabilities and/or people from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Flexible working, including part-time or reduced hours of work, opportunities to work from home for many posts, compressed hours and local flexibility in agreeing start and finish times of work are among the extra benefits offered by St George’s, University of London.

Please quote reference: 344-22-R-R

Interview date: 28 March 2023     

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