Head of Anatomy for MBBS Programme

FTE: 0.5FTE (working 18.5 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: 3 Year Fixed term contract. Renewal subject to review

Salary: AM1 £67,344 pa to £74,301 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield 

Main duties and responsibilities

The Head of Anatomy is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, innovative, research- and evidence-informed, engaging instruction in anatomy to medical students in Years 1 and 2 of the MBBS programme, using the City St George’s University of London (SGUL) Medical School curriculum to meet the standards set by the General Medical Council and Quality Assurance Agency.

The postholder will be part of the MBBS academic team and expected to provide high quality teaching, research and module leadership on the MBBS programme and provide pastoral and academic support for home and international students. They will actively participate in the assessment of students, relevant research within the department and support the ongoing development of qualifications and will collaborate with the wider academic team, contributing to an innovative, evidence-based, and clinically relevant curriculum that prepares graduates for successful medical careers.

Skills and experience required

The successful candidate will be able to evidence extensive experience in teaching anatomical sciences at undergraduate level within a medical school or similar setting, with experience in developing and implementing curricula, particularly in integrating anatomy with clinical education. You will have experience of teaching anatomy using virtual dissection platforms. You should have a proven track record in developing and implementing innovative teaching methods and technologies, coupled with experience in quality assurance and enhancement of teaching and learning processes. You must have excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate strong leadership ability, critical thinking, flexibility, and resilience. You will be able to manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities efficiently, engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty members, students, and external partners.

Qualifications required

A medical degree or an honours degree in a relevant scientific discipline and a PhD/MD in a relevant scientific discipline, preferably anatomy is essential.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria.

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries:

In the first instance please contact Margaret Phillips, Project Manager for School of Medicine, email: m.phillips4@herts.ac.uk, then Professor Zoe Aslanpour, Head of Medicine, School of Medicine, email: z.aslanpour@herts.ac.uk.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

Closing Date: 23 March 2025

Interview Date: TBC

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