Anatomy Teaching Technician (x2)

Anatomical Sciences; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nottingham is seeking an Anatomy Teaching Technician to join the Anatomy Suite team at the Nottingham Medical School. The role involves preparing and overseeing anatomy classes, handling cadaveric specimens, and maintaining teaching resources while ensuring safety and documentation compliance.

Two positions are available on a permanent basis: full-time (36.25 hours) and part-time (26 hours), with informal enquiries directed to the contact provided in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant role.
• Strong organisational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in IT.
• Understanding of the Human Tissue Act (HTA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee practical anatomy classes.
• Handle, move and care for human cadaveric specimens.
• Maintain teaching resources such as anatomical models and IT equipment.
• Support daily operation and upkeep of the Anatomy Suite, including cadaveric material.
• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation and records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

IT proficiency

Job description

Anatomy Teaching Technician (Multiple Position)

Area
Life Sciences

Location
UK Other

Salary
£26,908 to £28,890per annum, (or pro rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date
Friday 02 October 2026

Reference
MED5556326

The School of Life Sciences invites applications from friendly, engaging, and enthusiastic individuals to join its dedicated Anatomy Technical Team. The successful candidate will become part of a small technical team within the Anatomy Suite, located at the Medical School (Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham), and will collaborate closely with technical, academic, and administrative colleagues.

The post holder will provide high-quality, timely support for the Anatomy Suite facilities, operating with a degree of autonomy. They will take primary responsibility for preparing and overseeing practical anatomy classes, working in close collaboration with academic and technical staff. Key responsibilities will include the handling, movement, and care of human cadaveric specimens, as well as the maintenance of additional teaching resources, such as anatomical models and IT equipment. The role also involves supporting the daily operation and upkeep of the Anatomy Suite, including the monitoring and maintenance of cadaveric material (comprising whole cadavers, prosections, and museum specimens) and ensuring accurate and compliant documentation. All activities must be carried out in full compliance with the Human Tissue Act (2004) and relevant health and safety regulations governing laboratory practices.

Applicants should have experience in a relevant role, demonstrating strong organisational abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and proficiency in IT. Ideally, candidates will also have an understanding of the Human Tissue Act and prior experience working in an Anatomy Suite (dissecting room) or a comparable setting.

The 2 positions are offered on a permanent basis. Hours are full-time (36.25 hour per week) and Part-time (26 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Mrs Kathy Britnell: katherine.britnell @nottingham.ac.uk . Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted.

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