Imperial College London

Anatomy and Pathology Museum Officer

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Job summary

The post forms part of the team supporting all activities within the Human Anatomy Unit, specifically the Pathology Museum. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Pathology Museum as well as responsible for the conservation and management of all wet and dry potted specimens. The post holder will also assist with all organisational and technical duties to deliver the Core Surgical Anatomy, Surgical Skills, and Undergraduate Programmes.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of the team supporting the Human Anatomy Unit, specifically the Pathology Museum and responsible for the production and maintenance of specimen database systems, inventory and conservation duties of the Unit. You will assist with all organisational and technical duties to deliver the Core Surgical Anatomy and Skills Programmes as well as support all research projects, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching courses run by/in the HAU.

About us

The strategic goal of the Division of Surgery is to improve outcomes for patients undergoing surgical treatment of disease through the transfer of technology into clinical practice. This is being achieved by harnessing Imperial College's interdisciplinary research strengths and by bringing together clinicians, engineers, designers, and policy makers to create highly innovative solutions across seven broad themes. Precision surgery remains a key cross-cutting theme. This describes the coupling of established clinical-pathological indexes with state-of-the-art molecular profiling to create diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic strategies precisely tailored to each patient's requirements. Our research is delivering tangible examples of precision for the modern operating room. We also host the Healthcare Professional Academic Group (HPAG), the Imperial hub for research, led by clinical academics in the healthcare professions outside of medicine.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,273 to £38,180 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MED04461

Job locations

Margravine Rd, London

City of London

W6 8RP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary Are you passionate about Anatomy and Pathology? Would you like to be part of a highly motivated and skilled team who delivers a range of undergraduate education and postgraduate training programmes. The post forms part of the team supporting all activities within the Human Anatomy Unit, specifically the Pathology Museum. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Pathology Museum as well as responsible for the conservation and management of all wet and dry potted specimens. The post holder will also assist with all organisational and technical duties to deliver the Core Surgical Anatomy, Surgical Skills, and Undergraduate Programmes. We are looking for a candidate who has a keen interest in Anatomy & Pathology and has working experience of working within a museum and teaching environment, ideally with conservation experience as well as experience in inventory management processes. Duties and responsibilities

  • Act as a Persons Designated under the Human Tissue Act 2004. Responsible for enforcing HTA legislation and ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with these regulations - ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
  • Responsible for the conservation of HAU potted specimens.
  • Responsible for the management of all potted specimens, including acquisition, inventory and disposal.
  • Responsible for management of museum databases, produce, maintain HTA and H&S records and ensure data is accurate, up to date and complete.
  • Responsible for the day to day administration of the Pathology Museum.
  • Responsible for ensuring delivery 'setting up and down' of teaching material as required by the UG curriculum as well as external courses run in the Pathology Museum as well as assisting with all UG technical and teaching activities in the HAU.
  • Assist with the organisation and set up, delivery and set down of the Core Anatomy and Skills Programmes and related administration duties.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy working environment in the Pathology Museum as well as assisting with duties all HAU areas, ensuring work areas are ready for use when required.
    • Essential requirements
  • Experience of working within a museum environment
  • Experience of working in a teaching and laboratory environment
  • Experience of conservation duties of wet specimens
  • Knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and pathology
  • Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, operating policies and standards relating to anatomical examination
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and Legislation
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of databases and Windows based software (Word, Excel and Access)
  • Ability to carry out conservation duties on museum pots
    • Further information This is a full time (35h/pw) and open ended contract based the Charing Cross Campus at Imperial College London. Have a flexible approach to working hours is required. Hours will be scheduled via a ROTA between 08:00 & 18:00hrs. Flexible working is required. A reasonable level of fitness will be required because the post requires lifting with hoists and the manual handling of cadavers. The interviews will be held in person, onsite. Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Rachael Waddington - HAU Manager, .

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Job summary Are you passionate about Anatomy and Pathology? Would you like to be part of a highly motivated and skilled team who delivers a range of undergraduate education and postgraduate training programmes. The post forms part of the team supporting all activities within the Human Anatomy Unit, specifically the Pathology Museum. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Pathology Museum as well as responsible for the conservation and management of all wet and dry potted specimens. The post holder will also assist with all organisational and technical duties to deliver the Core Surgical Anatomy, Surgical Skills, and Undergraduate Programmes. We are looking for a candidate who has a keen interest in Anatomy & Pathology and has working experience of working within a museum and teaching environment, ideally with conservation experience as well as experience in inventory management processes. Duties and responsibilities

  • Act as a Persons Designated under the Human Tissue Act 2004. Responsible for enforcing HTA legislation and ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with these regulations - ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
  • Responsible for the conservation of HAU potted specimens.
  • Responsible for the management of all potted specimens, including acquisition, inventory and disposal.
  • Responsible for management of museum databases, produce, maintain HTA and H&S records and ensure data is accurate, up to date and complete.
  • Responsible for the day to day administration of the Pathology Museum.
  • Responsible for ensuring delivery 'setting up and down' of teaching material as required by the UG curriculum as well as external courses run in the Pathology Museum as well as assisting with all UG technical and teaching activities in the HAU.
  • Assist with the organisation and set up, delivery and set down of the Core Anatomy and Skills Programmes and related administration duties.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy working environment in the Pathology Museum as well as assisting with duties all HAU areas, ensuring work areas are ready for use when required.
    • Essential requirements
  • Experience of working within a museum environment
  • Experience of working in a teaching and laboratory environment
  • Experience of conservation duties of wet specimens
  • Knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and pathology
  • Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, operating policies and standards relating to anatomical examination
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and Legislation
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience of databases and Windows based software (Word, Excel and Access)
  • Ability to carry out conservation duties on museum pots
    • Further information This is a full time (35h/pw) and open ended contract based the Charing Cross Campus at Imperial College London. Have a flexible approach to working hours is required. Hours will be scheduled via a ROTA between 08:00 & 18:00hrs. Flexible working is required. A reasonable level of fitness will be required because the post requires lifting with hoists and the manual handling of cadavers. The interviews will be held in person, onsite. Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Rachael Waddington - HAU Manager, .

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • The candidate should have a qualification in (Anatomy/Biological Sciences) or equivalent vocational qualification or relevant laboratory-based experience.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working within a museum environment
    • Experience of working in a teaching and laboratory environment
    • Experience of conservation duties of wet specimens
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • The candidate should have a qualification in (Anatomy/Biological Sciences) or equivalent vocational qualification or relevant laboratory-based experience.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working within a museum environment
    • Experience of working in a teaching and laboratory environment
    • Experience of conservation duties of wet specimens

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Imperial College London

    Address

    Margravine Rd, London

    City of London

    W6 8RP


    Employer's website

    https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Imperial College London

    Address

    Margravine Rd, London

    City of London

    W6 8RP


    Employer's website

    https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Human Anatomy Unit Manager

    Rachael Waddington

    r.waddington@imperial.ac.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    16 May 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £35,273 to £38,180 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    MED04461

    Job locations

    Margravine Rd, London

    City of London

    W6 8RP


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