Jobs: East Midlands

Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is an exceptional place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work. Ours is an extraordinary educational environment and because we specialise in identifying and developing individual potential, you can be confident you'll receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress. Our combined higher and further education offering is spread over campuses in Derby, Buxton, Leek and Chesterfield and we have some of the best university facilities in the UK, investing more than £200 million in facilities in the last 10 years. We achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and with more than 34,000 people choosing to study with us every year, we depend on the dedication of a team of 2,200 academic and professional services staff. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees a family-friendly, rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress. About the role You will join a team of committed, and friendly staff who deliver nursing and healthcare education from Foundation Degree to Masters encompassing both apprenticeship and non-apprenticeship pathways at the University of Derby. The post is based in the School of Nursing and Midwifery; one of three Schools that make up the College of Health, Psychology, and Social Care at the University of Derby. The post will be situated within the Discipline Mental Health Nursing, a department of the School of Nursing and Midwifery delivering both apprenticeships and non-apprenticeships in Mental Health Nursing The discipline also delivers Master's level nursing programmes. You will therefore have the opportunity to deliver high-quality education to a broad spectrum of students at differing academic levels. In addition, you will be able to engage in cutting-edge research and scholarly activities to develop your own personal growth as well as the growth of the university. The discipline takes a student-centric approach and is committed to creating an educational environment of academic success for our students. We are committed to widening participation in university programmes.. You will be dedicated to nursing education and eager to ensure students grow academically and professionally by upholding the overall mission of the university to deliver high-quality, accessible learning opportunities. For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Nicky Hindmarch n.hindmarch@derby.ac.uk For enquiries regarding your application, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk To apply: https://www.derby.ac.uk/jobs/current-vacancies/lecturer-mental-health-nursing/ If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is an exceptional place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work. Ours is an extraordinary educational environment and because we specialise in identifying and developing individual potential, you can be confident you'll receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress. Our combined higher and further education offering is spread over campuses in Derby, Buxton, Leek and Chesterfield and we have some of the best university facilities in the UK, investing more than £200 million in facilities in the last 10 years. We achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and with more than 34,000 people choosing to study with us every year, we depend on the dedication of a team of 2,200 academic and professional services staff. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees a family-friendly, rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress. About the role At the University of Derby, innovation and change is in our DNA. Striving to meet our goal of diversity, inclusivity, and equality, our staff are recognised as going above and beyond for our students, our partners, our local community, and the field of Nursing and Midwifery. The University of Derby has expanded its provision in midwifery education via delivering Undergraduate and Masters Shortened Programme. In our strive to expand our staffing resource, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Midwifery educator to contribute to the delivery of programmes. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be team-orientated with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. You will have the skills and knowledge to teach complex concepts to diverse audiences, across the undergraduate and postgraduate level. It is essential that you are focused on providing an excellent student experience and understand the importance of supporting students in the workplace. You will have a strong clinical and/or educational background and will contribute to enhancing the quality of nursing education. Interview date - 18th December 2023 For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Navjot Virk, Head of Discipline - Midwifery and Children's Nursing via n.virk@derby.ac.uk For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk To apply, please follow this link: https://www.derby.ac.uk/jobs/current-vacancies/senior-lecturer-midwifery/ Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Whilst this role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your individual eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information. To be eligible for sponsorship you must evidence that you hold all essential qualifications listed on the job description. Please note, equivalent experience will not be accepted as evidence of the essential qualifications. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

The University of Derby is seeking an External Examiner for the Online preregistration BSc (Hons) Nursing programme commencing September 2024. This is a new programme with students from each of the four fields of Nursing and who will be predominantly Apprentices. The period of tenure is for four years. Principle duties will be to:

• Review and verify assessment briefs and examination papers at the beginning of each academic year and to provide feedback on the design, appropriateness, clarity and rigour of assessment including theory and practice (MYEPAD practice document).
• Moderate the standard of work submitted for assessment by students from a representative sample of coursework and examination scripts.
• Attend assessment boards as a minimum with optional attendance at programme committee meetings, onsite skills week and yearly PPG (practice placement group).
• Provide judgement and recommendations on subject content and whether assessment practice measures student achievement against learning outcomes in the context of the relevant regulations, (NMC Standards), Subject Benchmarks and sector norms.
• Submit an annual report to help ensure academic standards and student achievement are comparable with other UK Higher Education Institutions of which the Examiner has experience.
• Provide guidance and expertise to the programme team as required.

Suitable candidates will:

• Be a higher education academic with experience in course design and delivery at a minimum of undergraduate level, be of senior lecturer position or higher at a UK University or College.
• Have a good understanding of quality assurance requirements in HE.
• Have subject specific knowledge relating to the programme. Ideally this would include experience of Online delivery and/or apprenticeship requirements.
• Hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and have experience of 2018 NMC Standards for Education and Training.
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

It is desirable that candidates have previous External Examiner experience, however a mentor will be provided to those candidates who are first time External Examiners. Assessment Boards are held three times a year. Our agreed fee for External Examiners is paid per academic year upon submission of an annual report, in addition to any fees incurred whilst on UoD business. Please send expressions of interest and an accompanying CV to demonstrate your suitability for the role, highlighting your current teaching responsibilities and previous external examiner positions to h.clarke2derby.ac.uk by the closing date of Friday 5th January 2024. Please note that all appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work) requirements. If possible, please provide scanned copies of evidence of your right to work in the UK.

University of Derby College of Health, Psychology and Social Care School of Nursing The University of Derby is seeking an External Examiner specialising in BSc Hons Adult nursing and BSc Hon adult nursing Apprenticeship (year 1 only) commencing June 2024 the period of tenure is for four years. Principle duties will be to:

• Review and verify assessment briefs and examination papers at the beginning of each academic year and to provide feedback on the design, appropriateness, clarity and rigour of assessment including theory and practice (MYEPAD practice document).
• Moderate the standard of work submitted for assessment by students from a representative sample of coursework and examination scripts.
• Attend twice yearly programme team meetings, 1.1 simulation block onsite, yearly PPG (practice placement group) and end of year assessment boards.
• Provide judgement and recommendations on subject content and whether assessment practice measures student achievement against learning outcomes in the context of the relevant regulations, (NMC Standards), Subject Benchmarks and sector norms.
• Submit an annual report to help ensure academic standards and student achievement are comparable with other UK Higher Education Institutions of which the Examiner has experience.
• Provide guidance and expertise to the programme team as required.

Suitable candidates will:

• Be a higher education academic with experience in course design and delivery at a minimum of (undergraduate level 4), be of senior lecturer position or higher at a UK University or College.
• Have a good understanding of quality assurance requirements in HE.
• Have subject specific knowledge relating to the programme.
• Hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)) and have experience of 2018 NMC Standards For Education and Training.
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

It is desirable that candidates have previous External Examiner experience, however a mentor will be provided to those candidates who are first time External Examiners. Assessment Boards are held at the end of August and February. Our agreed fee for External Examiners is paid per academic year upon submission of an annual report, in addition to any fees incurred whilst on UoD business. Please send expressions of interest and an accompanying CV to demonstrate your suitability for the role, highlighting your current teaching responsibilities and previous external examiner positions to L.Maddox@derby.ac.uk by the closing date of Friday 22nd December. Please note that all appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work) requirements. If possible, please provide scanned copies of evidence of your right to work in the UK. The documents requested in this advertisement will be kept in accordance with Data Protection Legislation. The information which you give will be used for the following purposes: to enable the University to create a computer and paper record of your application; to enable the application to be processed; to enable the institution to compile statistics, or to assist other organisations to do so, provided that no statistical information that would identify you as an individual will be published. The information will be kept securely, and will be kept no longer

Competitive salary of £200 annual flat fee, plus £20 for each student completer. The School of Health Sciences, within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Nottingham is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (PGDip and MSc) programmes. Details about the programme: The programme is fully accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) as an IAPT level 2 course. Further details about the programme/awards can be found on our website at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/course/taught/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-msc External examiner responsibilities, regulations and requirements: Responsibilities: External examiner responsibilities include external moderation of assessments, completion of an annual monitoring report and attendance at Examination boards (at least one per year). The School uses an electronic marking system. External examiners are required to make use of the system during the external moderation process. A full list of responsibilities for external examiners can be found in section 2 & 9 of the University’s Quality Manual at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/qualitymanual/governance/appointment-responsibilities-external-examiners-for-taught-programmes.aspx Criteria and restrictions for the appointment of external examiners: Criteria for the appointment of external examiners can be found in section 4 and Restrictions on the appointment of external examiners can be found within section 6, of the University’s Quality Manual at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/qualitymanual/governance/appointment-responsibilities-external-examiners-for-taught-programmes.aspx All appointments are subject to candidate(s) meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. Requirements: Applicants should have relevant academic and/or professional qualifications to at least the level of the qualification being externally examined. Relevant professional experience in the fields of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, professional registration with BABCP and a valid teaching qualification are essential requirements for this post. It is preferable to have previous experience of external examining although support and guidance can be supplied for those new to this role. Please note where required the University will fund successful applicants to undertake the External Personal Development for External Examiners qualification delivered by the Advance HE. The appointment will start immediately and will be for a period of four years. How to apply: Interested individuals should send their expressions of interest together with full Curriculum Vitae, details of your research, publications, teaching, external examining and details of professional registration, along with any other relevant information to: HS-Ext-Examiners@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk For queries about the role, contact: David Blant, Academic Plan Lead for Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Email: ntzdbb@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk and Sonya Stone, Director of Postgraduate Education, Email: ntzss@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk