Anatomy Demonstrator

Dunhillmedical; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Discounts and rewards for staff

Generous annual leave

Job summary

University of Sheffield seeks an Anatomy Demonstrator to support the MBChB programme within the School of Medicine & Population Health. You will facilitate undergraduate anatomy teaching, use various resources, and help ensure high-quality delivery within the Medical Teaching Unit.

The role requires teaching on Mondays and Tuesdays during term time, adherence to HTA and safety policies, and collaboration with senior staff. A teaching qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree(s) in anatomy or medicine and teaching experience in undergraduate anatomy.
• Availability to teach on Mondays (1300–1600) and Tuesdays (1000–1200, 1400–1600) during term time.
• Experience of teaching anatomy to undergraduate students.
• Excellent teaching skills evidenced by feedback, awards or certificates.
• Knowledge of Human Tissue Act 2004 requirements and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and meet deadlines.
• Organisational skills and ability to undertake administrative duties.
• Clinical experience and postgraduate exams (e.g. MRCS Part A, MRCEM Primary).
• Teaching qualification (PGCME/PGDip/Masters) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anatomy teaching within the Medical Teaching Unit for undergraduates.
• Facilitate small group learning using various teaching resources.
• Develop skills in new teaching resources and ultrasonographic anatomy.
• Plan and prioritise daily work and prepare for anatomy practical sessions.
• Provide administrative support to the Medical School and University.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with grade and remit.

Skills

Teaching experience

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Time management

Clinical qualification awareness

Education

Degree in anatomy or medicine

Teaching qualification (PGCME/PGDip/Masters)

Tools

Anatomy teaching resources

Job description

School/Department: School of Medicine & Population Health

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Closing Date: 08/11/2026

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more about our benefits (opens in a new window) and join us to become part of something special.

Overview

The Anatomy Demonstrator contributes to and supports the delivery of the MBChB programme at The University of Sheffield. Students from The School of Medicine and Population Health undertake practical anatomy classes as part of their study of human anatomy. The practical anatomy classes take place on Mondays and Tuesdays in Term Time and have a significant clinical element, meaning that clinical experience is considered highly beneficial for this post.

A key role of the post is the facilitation of high-quality educational activities in human anatomy to help ensure the overall quality of the programme. You will operate within the regulations stipulated by the Human Tissue Authority and the health and safety policies that apply to the Medical Teaching Unit.

Main duties and responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the role encompass undergraduate anatomical education. Human anatomy at the University of Sheffield is taught to first-year medical students using a variety of methods and resources, and the post holder will be required to contribute to facilitating teaching across all aspects. The anatomical regions covered during the first year of the MBChB and MPAS programmes are cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary, neuroanatomy, genitourinary and musculoskeletal anatomy.

Teaching

• Deliver anatomy teaching within the Medical Teaching Unit (MTU) in the Faculty of Health at undergraduate level.
• Facilitation of small group learning and supporting students in completing pre-written questions and learning activities, using a variety of teaching resources including plastic anatomical models, plastinated human tissue, Anatomage tables, dry skeletal remains, whiteboards and pens, examples of real clinical equipment, video or clinical imaging tutorials. The latter may include footage of real clinical procedures (e.g. endoscopy, surgery, etc.) and imaging includes X-ray, CT and MRI. The post holder will be expected to deliver and narrate these tutorials with guidance and supervision from senior staff.
• In the near future, ultrasonographic anatomy is likely to complement the available teaching resources. The post holder will be expected to develop their skills in using new teaching resources with guidance and support from senior staff.

Planning and Organising

• Plan and prioritise your own daily work, including preparation for the anatomy practical sessions by ensuring you are knowledgeable enough about the subject matter to facilitate the session adequately.
• Respond promptly to requests and enquiries.

Resource Management Responsibilities

• Advise on future resource requirements for anatomy teaching.

Administration

• You will be required to undertake administrative work in support of the needs of The Medical School and The University of Sheffield.

Other

• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the pos t

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Criteria

Stage(s) assessed at

Degree(s) in a relevant subject area (anatomy or medicine)

Application

Availability to teaching on Mondays (1300-1600hrs) and Tuesdays (1000-1200hrs and 1400-1600hrs) during term time

Interview

Experience of teaching anatomy to undergraduate students

Application and Interview

Excellent teaching skills (as evidenced by feedback, awards, certificates etc)

Application and Interview

Knowledge and experience of working to the requirements of the Human Tissue Act, 2004

Application and Interview

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent interpersonal skills

Application and Interview

Ability to work effectively within a team of staff on a collaborative basis

Application and Interview

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to undertake administrative duties

Application and Interview

Proven ability to work to and meet deadlines

Application and Interview

Experience of working in clinical practice and passed a relevant medical college’s postgraduate examination (e.g. MRCS Part A, MRCEM Primary)

Application

A teaching qualification (such as PGCME, PGDip, Masters) or equivalent

Application

Further Information

Grade

Grade 7

Work arrangement

Part-time 20% Full-time Equivalent

Duration

As soon as possible - 18th May 2027

Line manager

MBChB Academic Lead for Anatomy

Direct reports

None

Right to work in the UK

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It is anticipated that the selection process will take place shortly after the advert closing date. This will consist of an interview. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage shortly after the advert closing date . If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact our staffing team at [e-mail] .

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • access to menopause support in the workplace
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

We are a Disability Confident Leader (opens in a new window). If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

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Closing Date :08/11/2026

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