Human Anatomy Unit Deputy & Lab Operations Lead

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days' annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Job summary

Imperial College London’s Human Anatomy Unit is seeking a Deputy and Lab Manager to lead the multidisciplinary teaching facility and supervise a technical team. You will coordinate anatomy, clinical skills and pathology teaching sessions while ensuring HTA compliance and safety across the unit.

The role requires senior technical experience in anatomy labs, line management, staff training, HR protocol implementation and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• The post holder should hold a degree in Anatomy, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Experience at a senior technical level in an Anatomy teaching laboratory or similar environment.
• Experience in line management.
• Experience in supervising staff, students and groups.
• Experience in training staff.
• Experience in implementing HR protocols.
• Experience in utilising IT packages and producing reports.
• Experience in Quality management, inventory management and HTA regulations.
• Working knowledge of HTA regulations and SOP development.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership and operational management of a multidisciplinary anatomical services facility.
• Supervise and support a dedicated technical team, ensuring the effective planning and delivery of teaching and operational activities.
• Coordinate the preparation and delivery of anatomy, clinical skills and pathology teaching sessions.
• Ensure compliance with the Human Tissue Act 2004, Human Tissue Authority (HTA) standards, health and safety legislation, and institutional policies.
• Oversee the maintenance, development and efficient use of teaching facilities, equipment and resources.
• Work collaboratively with academic, professional services and external partners to support a high-quality learning experience.
• Contribute to service development, continuous improvement initiatives and operational planning across the Unit.

Skills

Line management experience

Staff supervision and training

HR protocols implementation

IT packages proficiency

Management reporting

Quality and inventory management

HTA regulations knowledge

SOPs and HTA document design

Health and safety regulations

Hazardous chemical waste handling

Education

Degree in Anatomy, Biological Sciences, or related discipline

Tools

IT packages (e.g., HRIS)

Job description

Imperial College London’s Human Anatomy Unit is seeking a Deputy and Lab Manager to lead the multidisciplinary teaching facility and supervise a technical team. You will coordinate anatomy, clinical skills and pathology teaching sessions while ensuring HTA compliance and safety across the unit.

The role requires senior technical experience in anatomy labs, line management, staff training, HR protocol implementation and robust reporting.