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The School of Health and Social Care at the University of Lincoln is seeking an External Examiner for our Mental Health pre-registration nursing programme. The curriculum has been developed from the Standards of proficiency for registered nurses, education and training (NMC 2018). The successful applicant will be responsible for reviewing 30 credit modules delivered at level 4, 5 and 6. External Examiners play a central role in the maintenance of the standards of the University’s awards and the currency of the curriculum. They perform this role through:

• the approval of assessment tasks and examination papers
• discussions with relevant academic staff
• the review of samples of student work on modules within the programme, including practice documents / visits
• the endorsement of marks to confirm that the marks are an agreed, fully moderated and externally examined set of results
• the submission of annual reports
• attendance at appropriate boards of examiners
• agreement to programme modifications

Ideal applicants should possess the following:

• Current registration (Mental Health field) & teaching qualification
• Relevant experience to maintain comparable quality standards

Applications for the post should be made by a Curriculum Vitae and appropriate covering letter and sent to: Helen Alcock-Towse – Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for BSc Nursing ( Mental Health) halcocktowse@lincoln.ac.uk

The School of Health and Social Care at the University of Lincoln is seeking an External Examiner for our Adult pre-registration nursing programme. The curriculum has been developed from the Standards of proficiency for registered nurses, education and training (NMC 2018). The successful applicant will be responsible for reviewing 30 credit modules delivered at level 4, 5 and 6. External Examiners play a central role in the maintenance of the standards of the University’s awards and the currency of the curriculum. They perform this role through:

• the approval of assessment tasks and examination papers
• discussions with relevant academic staff
• the review of samples of student work on modules within the programme, including practice documents / visits
• the endorsement of marks to confirm that the marks are an agreed, fully moderated and externally examined set of results
• the submission of annual reports
• attendance at appropriate boards of examiners
• agreement to programme modifications

Ideal applicants should possess the following:

• Current registration (Adult field) & teaching qualification
• Relevant experience to maintain comparable quality standards

Applications for the post should be made by a Curriculum Vitae and appropriate covering letter and sent to: Natasha Recchia – Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for BSc Nursing (Adult) nrecchia@lincoln.ac.uk

Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is 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 This post offers the right candidate the opportunity to lead and shape the newly formed discipline. Building on the success of established AHP provision at the University of Derby, the Therapy and Rehabilitation discipline has expanded to incorporate a wider range of therapy and rehabilitation-focused Allied Health Professionals (Hand Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Orthotists, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists and Prosthetists), as well as Assistant Practitioners. As Head of Discipline you will be responsible for ensuring the overall success of the Discipline working closely with the Head of School and others in the School Leadership Team, thereby contributing to the wider leadership of the College and University. You will maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment in all its forms ensuring teaching excellence, student success and an outstanding student experience. You will be responsible for the development of scholarship and research activity in the Discipline, maximizing people potential and engagement across the full range of academic, research and industry engagement activities. You will provide strong leadership that is both supportive and challenging, undertaking sector horizon scanning, and benchmarking performance against competitors. Working with the school leadership team you will identify opportunities and agree stretching but achievable goals that enable the university's strategic aims to be met. You will work pro-actively with the Head of School, the other Heads of Discipline as well as the wider College and central units of the University to support and develop the work of staff, students, and partners in the context of the University’s values and behaviours. In addition, you will initiate and encourage activity in professional and industrial engagement to enhance academic enterprise and innovation that impacts positively on the wider community. This role will be based at our Kedleston Road campus when on onsite. For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Mel Lindley, Head of School of Allied Health and Social Care via m.lindley@derby.ac.uk For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk To apply: https://www.derby.ac.uk/jobs/current-vacancies/head-discipline-therapy-rehabilitation/

About the role This post offers the right candidate the opportunity to lead and shape the newly formed discipline. Building on the success of established healthcare educational provision at the University of Derby, the Diagnostics and Clinical Interventions discipline has expanded to incorporate a wider range of professions and clinical roles. The discipline incorporates an undergraduate and post-graduate teaching portfolio, research and industry engagement across Advanced and Enhanced Clinical Practice, Diagnostic Imaging, Non-Medical Prescribing, Operating Department Practice, Paramedicine and Physician Associates. As Head of Discipline you will be responsible for ensuring the overall success of the Discipline working closely with the Heads of School and others in the School Leadership Teams within the College, thereby contributing to the wider leadership of the College and University. Working across professional boundaries to facilitate change and continuous improvement is an essential component of this post. You will maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment in all its forms ensuring teaching excellence, student success and an outstanding student experience. You will be responsible for the development of scholarship and research activity in the Discipline, maximizing people potential and engagement across the full range of academic, research and industry engagement activities. You will provide strong and collaborative leadership that is both supportive and challenging, undertaking sector horizon scanning, and benchmarking performance against competitors. Working with the school leadership team you will identify opportunities and agree stretching but achievable goals that enable the university's strategic aims to be met. You will work collaboratively with the Head of School, the other Heads of Discipline as well as the wider College and central units of the University to support and develop the work of staff, students, and partners in the context of the University’s values and behaviours. In addition, you will initiate and encourage activity in professional and industrial engagement to enhance academic enterprise and innovation that impacts positively on the wider community. This role will be based at our Kedleston Road campus when on onsite The interview date will be Friday 13th September 2024. For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Mel Lindley, Head of School of Allied Health and Social Care via m.lindley@derby.ac.uk To apply: https://www.derby.ac.uk/jobs/current-vacancies/head-discipline-diagnostics-clinical-interventions/

University of Derby, College of Health, Psychology and Social Care is seeking to engage an External Examiner for the new BSc Hons Physiotherapy course with effect from September 2024. As this is a new programme, the successful candidate will be responsible for two modules in the first semester. The focus will be on the fundamentals of physiotherapy practice and Principles of professional skills and practice, level 4. Further module responsibility will develop as the programme develops, expanding into all aspects of Physiotherapy practice. Principle duties normally include;

• Review and approve assessment strategies and guidance that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed;
• Moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts;
• Attend module assessment boards;
• Produce an Annual External Examiners Report, aligned to University requirements;
• External Examiners may be invited to engage with students in practice;
• They will have an established background in the teaching of Physiotherapy at undergraduate level and desirably experience of Higher Education quality processes.
• External Examiners may also be requested to advise on proposed amendments to the programme or programmes leading to the award for which they are responsible, and to comment on new short courses and learning contracts which fall within their area of subject expertise.
• They are expected to advise on curriculum development and design so as to ensure currency, relevance and coherence of curricular material.

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact: Catherine Moore (Physiotherapy Programme Lead) Email: c.moore2@derby.ac.uk Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to Catherine Moore – c.moore2@derby.ac.uk citing the programme title. For further information about external examining at University of Derby please see.

Position Description and Requirements: 1. Title:

• External Examiner for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Occupational Health Pathway.

2. Responsibilities:

• Reviewing assessment materials, including exam papers, assignments, and practical assessments.
• Attending examination boards or assessment meetings.
• Providing feedback on the quality and standards of the program (Including Annual Report).

3. Qualifications:

• Part 3 Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Occupational Health Nursing. (Apprenticeship and Non-Apprenticeship)
• Relevant academic and professional qualifications to at least the level of the qualification being externally examined, with extensive practitioner experience.
• Expertise in delivering to programmes that teach to NMC Standards of Proficiency for SCPHN OH (2022).

4. Closing Date: 31st July 2024

• Applicants will be vetted to ensure no conflicts of interest with the university. Experience of Apprenticeship Programmes is essential.
• Applicants need to submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter detailing experience and suitability for the role to: Erica Lloyd, Programme Leader (E.Lloyd@derby.ac.uk)
• If you need any more information, please contact Erica Lloyd, Programme Leader (E.Lloyd@derby.ac.uk) or Neil Loach, Pathway Lead (N.Loach@derby.ac.uk).

College of Health, Psychology and Social Care School of Nursing and Midwifery Discipline of Midwifery, Children and Professional Practice The University of Derby (UoD) is seeking an External Examiner for MSc Midwifery (Shortened Pre Reg-Programme) with experience of Level 7 programmes commencing September 2024. The period of tenure is for four years. Principle duties will be to:

• Review and verify draft assignment briefs and examination papers at the beginning of each academic year and to provide feedback on the design, appropriateness, clarity and rigour of assessment design, written assignments, Vivas and OSCES.
• Moderate the standard of work submitted for assessment by students from a representative sample of coursework and examination scripts.
• Attend academic meetings, pre- board and board meetings, and visit university to meet staff and students.
• Provide judgement and recommendations on subject content and whether assessment practice measures student achievement against learning outcomes in the context of the relevant regulations, to include PSRB standards.
• 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.
• Have a good understanding of quality assurance requirements in HE.
• Have subject specific knowledge relating to the programme.
• Is a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and have experience of the Midwifery Education, apprenticeships / collaborative partnerships etc.
• 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 in January and September. 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 Jayne Leverton, Lead Midwife for Education by the closing date of 8th June 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.