Recently opened in 2021, the Anatomy Learning Centre is a licenced cadaveric facility offering anatomy teaching via Thiel embalmed cadaveric dissection, anatomical prosections and plastic models. The ALC supports medical students from Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) and a number of health-related disciplines within the Faculty of Medicine Health and Social Care (FMHSC).


We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Anatomy Learning Centre (ALC) team to provide a high-quality technical service and facilitate the creation new resources for students within FMHSC and KMMS.


The successful candidate will provide a range of technical support for teaching and the delivery of anatomy sessions to students working within the Anatomy Learning Centre, in collaboration with Academic staff and under the direction of the Technical Director. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have high attention to detail.


The successful candidate will contribute to the day-to-day operations and safety of the Anatomy Learning Centre. The successful candidate will support the preparation of prosecutions and embalming duties and will also assist with the administrative duties. This will include the administration of the statutory record keeping required by the Human Tissue Act and health and safety legislation, acting as a persons designate under the Human Tissue Authority Licence. The successful candidate will also plan, coordinate and order technical equipment and all necessary consumables for the smooth running of the facility within a given budget.


The post holder will have experience of working in the anatomy or mortuary sector. Previous experience in a leadership role, advanced technical capabilities, and an ability to juggle many competing demands would be desirable.



Additional Information


Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU



How to apply



Start date for applications: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Closing date for applications: Thursday 25th April 2024
Interviews are to be held: Interviews to be held week commencing 6th May 2024 (In-Person with a tour of the facility on-site)



If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact:


Sam Skene

Anatomy Learning Centre Technical Director

Email: sam.skene@canterbury.ac.uk

Phone: 01227 923356

Please quote reference number: REQ04918

(strictly no agencies, thank you)



Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.



Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.



Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.



For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.