Ref: MHS-04855 THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER PARTICULARS OF APPOINTMENT THE FACULTY OF MEDICAL AND HUMAN SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF INFLAMMATION AND REPAIR MICROBIOLOGY AND VIROLOGY UNIT TEACHING TECHNICIAN 1 The University invites applications for the above posts which are permanent. 2 Salary will be 21,597 to 24,289 per annum according to relevant experience. 3 Informal inquiries may be made to Audrey Coke Email: audrey.coke@manchester.ac.uk Tel : 0161 275 1908 4 Applications should be made on line. If you are unable to apply on line please request an application form by emailing hrservices@manchester.ac.uk quoting the reference number or by calling 0161 275 4499 (HR Services). 5 The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Ref: MHS-04855 THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER PARTICULARS OF APPOINTMENT THE FACULTY OF MEDICAL AND HUMAN SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF INFLAMMATION AND REPAIR MICROBIOLOGY AND VIROLOGY UNIT TEACHING TECHNICIAN The University of Manchester The University of Manchester is Britain s largest and most popular university, with a distinguished history of academic achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future. The University, with income in excess of 780 million, has four Nobel Prize winners amongst its current academic staff, and has embarked on an exciting and bold course which aims to make us one of the top 25 universities in the world, as set out in the University s strategic vision for 2020. The University of Manchester was established in 1824, bringing together The Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST to form The University of Manchester. It has an excellent track record in research, as demonstrated by a research power exceeded only by Oxbridge in the RAE 2008 and specifically by the award of two Nobel prizes in physics in 2010. The academic structure of The University of Manchester is made up of Faculties and Schools. The Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences (FMHS) The Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences is a leading international centre for research and education in medicine and a spectrum of health-related professions including nursing, midwifery, social work, pharmacy, dentistry, psychology, audiology and speech and language therapy. A major review in 2011/12 led to a new strategy and structure intended to enhance our research and teaching performance. A key component of the new approach is the creation of a matrix structure linking five Faculty Schools with six Faculty Institutes. The objective is to ensure that the Faculty achieves a major international academic profile in each priority area within a period of five years. The new strategy will focus our research effort in six priority areas: Human Development (including Women s and Children s Health) Cardiovascular Sciences Cancer Science Inflammation and Repair Brain, Behaviour and Mental Health Population and Health Sciences
FMHS has a total income of 210 million, around 6,500 undergraduate students and 2,500 post graduate students. The Faculty has strong relationships with outstanding NHS partners which are critical in achieving our mission. Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) The University, and in particular the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, is a key member of the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC). Formed in 2008, MAHSC is a Federation of Equal Partners enabled by a Company Limited by Guarantee. The partners involved in the MAHSC are: The University of Manchester Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust Salford Primary Care Trust (NHS Salford) Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust The Christie NHS Foundation Trust University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust MAHSC is one of only five Department of Health designated AHSCs in the UK. The designation is a mark of excellence across research, innovation, education and patient service, and recognition of the potential to excel in translational medicine. MAHSCs vision is to be a leading global centre for the delivery of innovative applied health research and education into healthcare. As with other AHSCs, MAHSC has a dual role: to act as a beacon of international excellence for UK plc and to provide leadership and early adoption for our local health system. This will be delivered via a tripartite approach encompassing: research and innovation; education and training and clinical service. For further information, please refer to the MAHSC website at www.mahsc.ac.uk. T1 Teaching Domain The new Faculty structure, implemented in the light of the 2011/12 review, prompted an evaluation of its technical provision and how it could best serve the needs of the Schools and Institutes across the matrix. This led to the creation of a new streamlined single structure, for all the technical staff within the faculty, comprising the following seven Domains: CMFT Withington/WMIC Salford/South Stopford R1 Stopford R2 CTF/AVHill T1 teaching The benefits of this adaptable new structure are clear line management for each Technician with enhanced succession planning and career progression, whilst providing a flexible service in support of the Research and Teaching needs of the Faculty. The Teaching technical staff of the T1 Domain are based largely in the Stopford building with some representatives located in the Dental School, Ellen Wilkinson and Coupland buildings.
Microbiology and Virology Unit (MVU) The Microbiology & Virology Unit (MVU) has recently relocated to the University s Stopford Building, after many years on the Central Manchester Foundation Trust site at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The MVU delivers postgraduate programmes in Medical Microbiology and Medical Virology. The programmes aim to result in a significant level of theoretical and practical understanding, which will be important for those wishing to follow a career in clinical sciences or academic/industrial research. The MSc Medical Microbiology programme has its roots in a prestigious qualification developed early in the 1920's by Professor WCC Topley. As such, it can be considered to be the oldest taught postgraduate microbiology qualification in the country, and probably in the world! Today s MSc Medical Microbiology programme is now well established, attracting students from all over the world. In the era of AIDS, avian and swine Influenza, and other emerging viral infections, the importance of medical virology as a co-discipline with medical microbiology is increasingly recognised. The MSc and Diploma in Medical Microbiology or Medical Virology are intensive fulltime or part-time postgraduate taught programmes encompassing the medical and molecular aspects of bacteriology, virology and mycology as well as immunity to infection and epidemiology. The Manchester microbiology programmes are unique, because our students spend much of their time actually in the laboratory, learning how to be microbiologists or virologists. In addition to its teaching programmes, the MVU is involved in research and supports several PhD students working in areas such as vaccine development, the genetic basis of antimicrobial resistance and viral pathogenesis. Overall Purpose of the Job To provide technical support, with minimal supervision, to the teaching activities of the Microbiology and Virology Unit, Institute of Inflammation and Repair You will also provide assistance, as required by the Institute, with other technical activities in support of its teaching programmes and, on occasion, with the activities of the wider T1 Domain To assist teaching team members in ensuring that staff and students operate safe working practices in compliance with The University of Manchester s Health and Safety policies and current national legislation Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities or Duties Assist, with minimal supervision, senior technical staff in providing support for the preparatory and operational requirements of the practical classes, examinations and student projects within the Microbiology and Virology Unit s postgraduate teaching programmes Setting out and clearing away materials and equipment, as detailed in the experimental protocols, for both wet and dry practical classes Assist academics and senior technical staff with demonstrations to the students of techniques, equipment and computer software
Carry out testing and evaluation of proposed experiments, following discussions with academic and senior technical staff Carry out risk assessments for the preparation and use of reagents, chemicals, equipment and procedures by self and others in your teaching team Assist students and senior staff in the operation of laboratory equipment and reagent preparation Assist with the monitoring of consumable and non-consumable stock levels e.g. chemicals and glassware and with the procurement, receipt and storage of consumables and equipment Carry out testing, maintenance and repair of teaching equipment Provide support, as required, with the research activities of the Microbiology and Virology Unit General housekeeping and maintenance duties within the laboratories Responsibility to work in compliance with relevant National legislation and University policy, regulations and guidelines, governing areas including: Health and Safety, Equality & Diversity, Data Protection etc. To provide support and peak-time cover for other technical activities, both within the Institute and the wider T1 Domain Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the post
Person Specification Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications A qualification at QCF level 6 (such as a Bachelor s degree) in a relevant science subject (e.g. Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences) OR QCF level 2 passes (such as GCSEs) in English, Mathematics and at least one Science subject and substantial experience of working in a relevant laboratory environment, preferably practical microbiology teaching Demonstrable knowledge of, and compliance with, relevant Health and Safety regulation, the Data Protection Act, Standard Operating Procedures and risk assessments including CoSHH risk assessments Demonstrable computer literacy in a range of applications (e.g. Microsoft Office suite) Ability to work effectively and positively in a team and independently Ability to communicate effectively and politely with staff and students Ability to clearly present information verbally, electronically and on paper Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision Ability to set, achieve and maintain a high standard of work Willingness to undergo any necessary training and commitment to ongoing personal and professional development Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications If qualified to QCF level 6, some previous experience of working in a teaching environment, preferably practical microbiology classes Experience of contributing to Health and Safety systems and protocols in a teaching environment. (e.g. CoSHH, Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments, inspections) Experience of working with a computer based finance package (e.g. Oracle) for the procurement, requisitioning, and receipting of goods and services