Technician - Teaching (Fixed-Term) (MED960826)

About the role 

An opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Technician within the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at Sutton Bonington. As part of the technical team, you will support the delivery of practical teaching, particularly in STEM and dissection-based environments.

You will help ensure the smooth running of teaching labs and preparation areas by setting up and clearing away materials for dissection and cadaver surgery classes, maintaining stock levels, completing cadaver transport and storage documentation, and assisting with collections from abattoirs and clinical associate practices.

The role also includes maintaining cleanliness and organisation across teaching spaces, operating laundry facilities, carrying out routine equipment checks, safely disposing of clinical and biohazard waste, and performing occasional PAT testing on campus and at external practices. You may also provide cover in live animal and clinical teaching areas when required.

About you

You will have a minimum of GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) in Maths and English or equivalent or relevant work experience in a similar role. You will bring an understanding of basic principles of biology/anatomy, along with experience working with a wide range of animal species. You should be willing to undertake occasional weekend overtime where teaching schedules require.

You will have basic IT skills, good communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider technical team. A practical approach to problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation are essential. The role involves manual handling, so you must be comfortable lifting and moving equipment and consumables. A full driving licence is required, the post involves driving the vet school vehicles to collect teaching material from abattoirs and clinical associate practices, unless a disability precludes this.

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 environmentGenerous 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 workWe are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunitiesYou will have access to a range of benefits and rewards. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

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This role is a fixed term, full time (36.25 hours) for 12 months. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be sent to Emily Gill (Emily.gill@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

 

Closing Date: 20 Mar 2026
Category: Technical (TS)