Teaching Technician

University of Nottingham - Veterinary Medicine & Science

Location:Sutton Bonington

Interview date:To be confirmed

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science for an individual to join our Dissection & Surgery Team as a Support Technician. This role is essential in supporting the delivery of practical teaching sessions for veterinary students, ensuring that all classes are fully resourced, safe, and well-organised.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and maintaining teaching environments, including setting up and clearing away materials and equipment for dissection, cadaver surgery, and other practical classes. Duties also include the preparation of teaching specimens, operation and maintenance of apparatus and machinery, stock management, and ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations. This includes the safe disposal of clinical and biohazard waste, as well as maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of laboratories, equipment, and student facilities. The role involves operating laundry facilities to provide clean protective clothing for cadaver-based sessions, along with routine record keeping and data input. The technician will also support logistics by driving school vehicles to collect materials from abattoirs and clinical practices, and by monitoring vehicle condition and reporting any issues.

About you

We are seeking a candidate with strong communication skills, a proactive and flexible approach to work, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The role requires physical capability to lift and move items over 10kg, and a good understanding of basic biology or anatomy. Applicants must hold a full UK manual driving licence and have a minimum of GCSEs (grade C or above) in Maths and English or equivalent, or relevant experience in a similar technical role.

About the University

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

This is a permanent, full-time position (36.25 hours per week).

Informal enquiries may be sent to Sophie Steele (sophie.steele@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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