The Department of Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the following programmes:
Non-Medical Prescribing (including V300 for Nurses)
As this is dual PSRB regulated the NMC and HCPC the post holder will need to hold current registration as an independent/supplementary prescriber with either of the 2 regulators.
Appointments start 01/09/2025 with a standard tenure ending in 31/12/2029.
In accordance with Manchester Met’s External Examining Policy, nominees should:
- have completed a doctoral degree
- have awareness of current developments in the design and delivery of relevant curricula;
- have sufficient academic standing, credibility and breadth of experience within the discipline;
- hold a current post of at least Senior Lecturer level within a Higher Education Institution;
- have knowledge and understanding of external reference points for academic quality and standards, and familiarity with the standard expected of students at the appropriate award level;
- be fluent in English
- have previous experience of External Examining within a UK Higher Education institution
- Due consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria, on a case-by-case basis.
Duties include moderation of assignment briefs and student work, completion of an annual report and potential consultation on programme modifications.
NOTE: You will not be eligible for this role if you have had a close involvement with Manchester Metropolitan University or a collaborative partner within the past five years. ‘Close involvement’ may be defined as having been a member of staff, governor or student of the University, or possessing a close professional, contractual or personal relationship with a member of staff or student with an involvement in the Programme (including involvement in collaborative research activity).
Aimee Ainscough
Education Services Officer
Assessment Standards
Assessment Management
Manchester Metropolitan University
Email: assessments@mmu.ac.uk