About the role Brighton and Sussex Medical School is seeking to appoint an Anatomy Technician to support the delivery of high-quality anatomy teaching and research for medical students and clinical faculty. You will be joining an award-winning team that teaches over 1,000 students each year, delivering outstanding anatomical education across a wide range of programmes including allied health, medicine, and higher surgical training. This hands-on role is based in the Dissecting Room, where you will work with human cadaveric material on licensed premises under the Human Tissue Act. You will contribute to the preparation of teaching and research materials, assist with the smooth day-to-day running of the laboratory, and ensure that high standards of safety and compliance are always maintained. You will be part of a friendly, dynamic team comprising six academic staff, an Anatomy Facility Manager, fellow Anatomy Technicians, Demonstrators, and an Administrator. We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual with good common sense, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to work hard. You should be able to manage tasks independently while also working effectively as part of a small, supportive team. About you We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual, educated to Level 3 (NVQ, BTEC, A Level or equivalent), with strong organisational and communication skills. You should be able to work flexibly within a small team and independently, using competent IT skills to manage tasks. Experience in monitoring technical standards, ensuring compliance, and applying university systems is essential, alongside knowledge of relevant legislation, health and safety, and the Human Tissue Act (2004). Desirable attributes include experience in death work, anatomy facilities, embalming (or willingness to learn), and knowledge of human anatomy. Flexibility to work outside normal hours is advantageous. 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: • improve medical treatment • answer fundamental biomedical and clinical questions • deliver more personalised healthcare to patients. Please find further information regarding the School at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Brighton and Sussex Medical School is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award. Why work here 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. Find out more about our reward and benefits package. Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion. Further Key Information Please contact Danya Stone ( d.stone@bsms.ac.uk ) for informal enquiries. For full details and how to apply see our vacancies page. 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. See more vacancies at the University of Brighton 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.