Head of Anatomy

University of Kent; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Head of Anatomy to coordinate teaching for undergraduate medical students and contribute to healthcare education at Canterbury. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in anatomical sciences with experience in teaching and curriculum development. This role offers excellent benefits including 43 days off annually and a strong pension scheme, promoting a collaborative work environment. Applications should be made via the university's online system.

Benefits

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in teaching undergraduate or postgraduate healthcare students.
• Proven track record of excellence in academic settings.
• Experience in curriculum design and assessment evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate anatomical science teaching for undergraduate medical students.
• Advise on faculty selection for anatomy teaching.
• Teach gross anatomy to other students in various healthcare disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations.

Skills

Expertise in anatomical sciences

Teaching skills

Curriculum development

Health and safety compliance

Education

Primary degree in anatomical sciences or related field

Senior Lecturer or Reader level academic appointment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an inspirational academic leader for the role of Head of Anatomy who will role model and champion the partnership between KMMS and Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), working closely with the CCCU Anatomy Learning Centre (ALC) technical team. This role will involve working predominantly at CCCU but will involve travel to the campus sites in both Canterbury and Medway.

Requirements

The role is open to suitably qualified individuals who have a specific interest and background in anatomical sciences, or healthcare education. We would expect this to be at Senior Lecturer level, but consideration will be given to appointments at Reader level if the successful applicant already holds this level of academic appointment and if evidence of experience and achievement supports this.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating all aspects of anatomical science teaching to undergraduate medical students. This will involve the disciplines of gross anatomy, living and surface anatomy, neuro‑anatomy and imaging.
• Advising KMMS module leaders in the identification of appropriately qualified faculty to teach the relevant anatomy in their module.
• Teaching gross anatomy to other undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at CCCU e.g. paramedical science, physiotherapy podiatry, neuroscience, psychology and sports/exercise/physical science as well as qualified healthcare professionals undertaking advanced practice programmes.
• Operating with due regard for specialist policies, working with the Technical Operations Director (ALC) and Technician Team and CCCU Health and Safety colleagues to ensure legal and technical compliance within the ALC and the Human Tissue Act 2004.

What you will bring to the role

• A primary degree or equivalent in a subject related to anatomical sciences
• Academic credibility with a track record of excellence in teaching
• Experience of teaching undergraduate or postgraduate Clinical and Healthcare Professional learners to undergraduate or postgraduate students in a clinical or academic setting
• Experience of curriculum and assessment development and programme design and evaluation

What we can offer in return

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee‑funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including the items listed above.

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and the core values of KMMS. We also welcome applications from individuals who wish to work less than full time.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented at this level in this area.

Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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