Anatomy Administrator

University of Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Brighton is seeking an experienced administrator to join the Anatomy team. The role involves supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and research for medical and health science students. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and attention to detail. This position offers a flexible working arrangement within a supportive environment, aligning with the university's commitment to inclusivity and excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and reliable individual with good common sense.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to support a range of activities across BSMS.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of anatomy teaching and research for students.
• Coordinate external courses using the facilities.
• Assist with activities like invigilation and volunteering at OSCEs.

Skills

Strong record-keeping skills

Well-developed communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Job description

Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (36.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Grade 4 starting at £26,093 to £29,588 per annum, pro rata if part time. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Contract Type

Permanent

About the role

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is seeking an experienced administrator to join the BSMS Anatomy team and support the delivery of high-quality teaching and research. The Anatomy team provides teaching to over 400 medical students and more than 1,000 allied health students and trainees each year.

You will support the provision of anatomy teaching and research for students and clinical faculty and will, at times, be required to enter the Dissecting Room, a licensed premises under the Human Tissue Act. The role also includes coordinating external courses using the facilities and supporting NHS-based teaching staff.

About you

You will be an enthusiastic and reliable individual with good common sense and a positive, proactive approach to your work. You will have strong record-keeping skills and a high level of attention to detail, enabling you to manage tasks accurately and efficiently.

You will be able to demonstrate well-developed communication skills and will be confident working independently, while also contributing effectively as part of a team. You will be willing to support a range of activities across BSMS, demonstrating flexibility in responding to service needs. This will include providing general administrative support to wider BSMS staff and, when required, assisting with activities such as invigilation and volunteering at OSCEs.

About our School

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton together with NHS organisations throughout the South-East Region. BSMS is committed to inclusivity, sustainability, medical education in a multi-professional context, and promoting the highest possible standards in our teaching, clinical practice and research (ranging from early translational to applied).

Working together, our Academics, Technicians and Professional Services staff co-ordinate the passionate delivery of teaching and research, allowing us to remain one of the leading choices of medical schools in the UK. Our staff are multiskilled and work across varied teams, which are diverse, experienced and dedicated.

Our object as a School is to strive for excellence in education, training and research allowing us to support all in a constantly changing healthcare sector. We work to create a nurturing and supportive environment in which our staff and our students can succeed and thrive.

Our medical research has developed a strong reputation for making a real impact locally, nationally and internationally.

Ultimately, our research aims to:

• answer fundamental biomedical and clinical questions
• deliver more personalised healthcare to patients.

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or if you require adjustments to be made to the selection process, please contact us on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss your requirements.