Human Anatomy Unit Deputy Manager

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

About the role

Are you an experienced anatomy, laboratory or technical services professional looking to take the next step as a Human Anatomy Unit Deputy and Lab Manager? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the leadership and day-to-day operation of Imperial's Human Anatomy Unit. Working closely with the Human Anatomy Unit Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of high-quality anatomical, clinical skills and pathology teaching facilities that support undergraduate, postgraduate, external education and research activities.

What you would be doing

• Support the 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.

What we are looking for

• The post holder should hold a degree in Anatomy, Biological Sciences, or a related scientific discipline, or possess an equivalent vocational qualification or substantial relevant teaching laboratory-based experience.


• Experience working 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


• Experience in providing management and information reports.


• Experience in Quality management and inventory management practices


• Working knowledge and experience of HTA regulations


• Experience in designing and implementing SOPs and HTA documents


• Working Knowledge of developing and implementing Health and Safety Regulations and Legislation


• Working knowledge of chemical, hazardous waste, and environmental safety

What we can offer you

• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).


• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), open-ended role based at Charing Cross Campus. If you require any further details about the role, please contact: [Rachael Waddington- [r.waddington'imperial.ac.uk].

£38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAS