Senior Technician (Education)

About you

As the successful candidate for this post, you are expected to have worked in a similar setting – working in a dissection room or mortuary, using technical dissections skills, and/or laboratory technical and practical skills. You will have extensive knowledge of topographical human anatomy. The dissecting room is a highly regulated environment, where full compliance with regulations is essential, along with treating the donors with due respect. As a consequence, having a systematic approach to work, following well-established protocols, is an essential attribute for the post. Being proactive in relation to process improvement is also important to ensure that processes remain efficient and fit-for-purpose. As it can be an emotionally challenging environment for some users, it is essential that the post holder has a strong sense of empathy and is an effective communicator.

Essential Criteria

1. Extensive technical experience and knowledge of topographical human anatomy. Proficiency in dissection or similar fine motor skills and an ability to work with human remains in a respectful manner.
2. Evidence of an active commitment to career development including professional registration, such as RSci, or working towards CSci and clear progression in increasingly demanding jobs.
3. Clear and empathetic spoken and written communication skills, with proficient computer use and strong interpersonal and influencing/behavioural skills.
4. Proactive and responsive to contacts in the immediate area, across the wider organisation and externally (e.g., suppliers) to build relationships and networks.
5. Solutions-focused self-starter, with excellent planning and analytical skills, able to manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision. Experience in accurate record keeping/attention to detail.
6. Good working knowledge of regulations and best practice governing areas of work, including Health & Safety and environmental sustainability and the Human Tissue Act.
7. A reasonable level of physical fitness is needed for this role.

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience in using audio/visual and other technological equipment.
2. Experience or knowledge of basic surgical instrumentation & infection control.
3. Experience of supervising/advising junior team members, giving feedback on performance levels and training/coaching where necessary.
4. Experience of risk assessment and use of standard operating procedures.

This post is subject to Occupational Health clearances. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom