Human Anatomy Unit Deputy Manager

Imperial College London

The closing date is 23 June 2024

Job summary

The post holder will, under the supervision and in collaboration with the HAU Manager, will assist with the coordination and operation of the multi-disciplinary anatomical services facility to provide appropriate service to support the delivery of all undergraduate, postgraduate, and external teaching and where applicable, research programmes.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the HAU manager the post holder will: * 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, secure, and compliant working environment. * Responsible for supporting the HAU manager in all responsibilities and covering these responsibilities in their absence. * Line management and supervisory responsibilities of the technical team and delegation of tasks. * Responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of the HTA statutory documentation relating to cadaver information and records including processing movement of cadavers, from receipt to disposal. Ensuring accurate completion of all documentation, records, and reports. * Responsible for the oversight development and implementation of the administration and implementation of health and safety documents relating to all HAU matters including oversight of monitoring protocols, the provision of risk and COSHH assessments and other documentation, to ensure in-house and statutory rules and regulations are up to date, understood and complied with. * Assist with the implementation and maintenance of HTA, H&S, and quality management systems.

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.

Date posted

16 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,309 to £53,558 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

MED04454

Job locations

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to take the role of Human Anatomy Unit (HAU) Deputy Manager, and be part of a highly motivated and skilled team who delivers a range of undergraduate education and postgraduate training programmes. You will, in collaboration with the HAU Manager, assist with the coordination and operation of the multi-disciplinary anatomical services facility. You will supervise the technical team and manage the day-to-day running of the facility and delivery of its commitments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on person who has experience working within an Anatomy facility, knowledge and experience of HTA Codes of Practice, Standards, and Regulatory procedures, as well as experience in Health and Safety processes. Duties and responsibilities

  • Act as a Persons Designated under the Human Tissue Act 2004.
  • Responsible for supporting the HAU manager in all responsibilities and covering these responsibilities in their absence.
  • Line management and supervisory responsibilities of the technical team and delegation of
  • Responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of the HTA statutory documentation; from receipt to disposal.
  • Assist with the implementation and maintenance of HTA, H&S, and quality management
  • Support the HAU Manager with all facility management responsibilities including, developing and implementing protocols, facilities bookings, specimen loans, disposals, timetabling, finance and invoicing duties, budgetary control duties, ordering, and stock
  • Responsible for the supervision, and delivery of the organisation, administration, and maintenance of all teaching, external training, and research activities of the Unit, in line with contractual and curriculum requirements.
  • Support the technical leads for the Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching courses. Provide technical assistance and cover for all technical duties within the Unit (UG & PG), as well as assist with all administrative and organisational responsibilities.
  • Essential requirements * The candidate should have a qualification in (Anatomy/Biological Sciences) or equivalent vocational qualification or relevant 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 embalming human donors for Anatomical Examination * Experience in Quality management and inventory management practices * Working knowledge and experience of HTA regulations relating to Anatomical Examination * Experience in designing and implementing SOPs and HTA documents * Working experience in the protocols and processes associated with the receipt, processing, curation, and disposition of human anatomical donations for educational purposes. * Working Knowledge of developing and implementing Health and Safety Regulations and Legislation Further information This is a full time, open-ended post and you will be based at Charing Cross Campus. Please see a few specifics required for this post to fulfil the daily duties:
  • Onsite role only
  • Have a flexible approach to working hours is required. Hours will be scheduled via a ROTA between 08:00 & 18:00hrs
  • 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 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to take the role of Human Anatomy Unit (HAU) Deputy Manager, and be part of a highly motivated and skilled team who delivers a range of undergraduate education and postgraduate training programmes. You will, in collaboration with the HAU Manager, assist with the coordination and operation of the multi-disciplinary anatomical services facility. You will supervise the technical team and manage the day-to-day running of the facility and delivery of its commitments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on person who has experience working within an Anatomy facility, knowledge and experience of HTA Codes of Practice, Standards, and Regulatory procedures, as well as experience in Health and Safety processes. Duties and responsibilities

  • Act as a Persons Designated under the Human Tissue Act 2004.
  • Responsible for supporting the HAU manager in all responsibilities and covering these responsibilities in their absence.
  • Line management and supervisory responsibilities of the technical team and delegation of
  • Responsible for the oversight, development, and implementation of the HTA statutory documentation; from receipt to disposal.
  • Assist with the implementation and maintenance of HTA, H&S, and quality management
  • Support the HAU Manager with all facility management responsibilities including, developing and implementing protocols, facilities bookings, specimen loans, disposals, timetabling, finance and invoicing duties, budgetary control duties, ordering, and stock
  • Responsible for the supervision, and delivery of the organisation, administration, and maintenance of all teaching, external training, and research activities of the Unit, in line with contractual and curriculum requirements.
  • Support the technical leads for the Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching courses. Provide technical assistance and cover for all technical duties within the Unit (UG & PG), as well as assist with all administrative and organisational responsibilities.
  • Essential requirements * The candidate should have a qualification in (Anatomy/Biological Sciences) or equivalent vocational qualification or relevant 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 embalming human donors for Anatomical Examination * Experience in Quality management and inventory management practices * Working knowledge and experience of HTA regulations relating to Anatomical Examination * Experience in designing and implementing SOPs and HTA documents * Working experience in the protocols and processes associated with the receipt, processing, curation, and disposition of human anatomical donations for educational purposes. * Working Knowledge of developing and implementing Health and Safety Regulations and Legislation Further information This is a full time, open-ended post and you will be based at Charing Cross Campus. Please see a few specifics required for this post to fulfil the daily duties:
  • Onsite role only
  • Have a flexible approach to working hours is required. Hours will be scheduled via a ROTA between 08:00 & 18:00hrs
  • 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 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 embalming human donors for Anatomical Examination
    • Experience of prosecting
    • 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 relating to Anatomical Examination
    • Experience in designing and implementing SOPs and HTA documents
    • Working experience in the protocols and processes associated with the receipt, processing, curation, and disposition of human anatomical donations for educational purposes.
    • Working Knowledge of developing and implementing Health and Safety Regulations and Legislation
    • Working knowledge of chemical, hazardous waste, and environmental safety standards.
    • Working knowledge and experience of embalming and associated preparation processes
    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 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 embalming human donors for Anatomical Examination
    • Experience of prosecting
    • 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 relating to Anatomical Examination
    • Experience in designing and implementing SOPs and HTA documents
    • Working experience in the protocols and processes associated with the receipt, processing, curation, and disposition of human anatomical donations for educational purposes.
    • Working Knowledge of developing and implementing Health and Safety Regulations and Legislation
    • Working knowledge of chemical, hazardous waste, and environmental safety standards.
    • Working knowledge and experience of embalming and associated preparation processes

    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

    Fulham Palace Road

    London

    W6 8RF


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Imperial College London

    Address

    Fulham Palace Road

    London

    W6 8RF


    Employer's website

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

    For questions about the job, contact:

    HAU Manager

    Rachael Waddington

    r.waddington@imperial.ac.uk

    Date posted

    16 May 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £44,309 to £53,558 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    MED04454

    Job locations

    Fulham Palace Road

    London

    W6 8RF


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