Post Title: Head of Anatomy for MBBS Programme
SBU/Department: School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences/Department of Medicine
FTE: 0.5FTE (working 18.5 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: 3 Year Fixed term contract. Renewal subject to review
Salary: AM1 £67,344pa to £74,301pa 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
The University of Hertfordshire is planning to establish a new MBBS programme in the Department of Medicine at the School of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences with the first cohort of students starting in September 2026 pending GMC approval.
We have a very enthusiastic core team already working on the project, with City St George’s Medical School, University of London, acting as our sponsor. We are now seeking to expand our team to develop and fully implement the MBBS programme, with the addition of 4 new roles. Each role is 0.5FTE and applicants are welcome to apply to more than one post to make a full-time position. Newly appointed staff will receive full support from our existing team.
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. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
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
Closing Date: 23 March 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: 064215
Date advert placed: 28 February 2025
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