Jobs: East of England

The University of Bedfordshire, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint external examiners to review the BSc (Hons) courses in Mental Health Nursing. We have one intake a year which starts in September (BSc). We offer these courses as an apprenticeship and direct entry route. We are keen to recruit an academic with NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse as well as appropriate experience working in a higher education setting of developing, teaching and assessing adult nursing courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Whilst external examiner experience is desirable, we also welcome expressions of interest from individuals new to this role. The successful candidate will be offered an induction programme and will be supported throughout the duration of their tenure. New external examiners will be offered a mentor to support them in this role. You will be invited to attend approximately 3 academic boards per year. You will also be invited to observe practical assessments (such as OSCEs) and visit students within practice areas. The specific remit includes review of units at academic level 4 to 6 contributing to the above awards. The term of office for the successful candidate will be for a period of 4 years from appointment. Please submit your expression of interest, CV and relevant experience to Claire Kane at claire.kane@beds.ac.uk Please note that all External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University’s External Examiner Committee

About the Post The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health are seeking to recruit a Lecturer in Children’s Nursing to join their friendly and dynamic team and contribute to training the next generation of health care professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with contemporary experience in clinical practice and education. The position of Lecturer in Children’s Nursing requires the successful candidate to contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning, teaching and assessment, as well as actively engaging in recruitment and public outreach activities. You will be based in our new building which houses two floors of brand-new clinical simulation facilities, featuring two state-of-the-art hospital wards, a midwifery birthing unit, a new sports and exercise facility, a working radiography imaging suite, counselling/physiotherapy clinic rooms and the Suffolk Institute of Health and Wellbeing research. Further information: https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/healthandwellbeingbuilding About the Team Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and underpinned by the NMC's 2018 Standards for Pre-Registration Programmes, the Children’s Nursing degree has been meticulously crafted by the course team in collaboration with practice and service users. Our dedicated and dynamic team collaborates closely with our practice partners to guarantee a positive placement experience and to optimise both theoretical and practical learning opportunities for our student’s success. About You You must have extensive excellent knowledge in contemporary nursing practice, be proficient in the delivery of clinical skills training, have previous experience of supporting students clinically and have a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
• Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
• We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Staff recognition annual awards.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Gill Heard, Head of Nursing g.heard@uos.ac.uk

The School of Health & Social Care at the University of Essex is seeking to appoint an award and non-award external examiner for our Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. This three-year full-time doctoral-level training programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Successful completion of the training programme leads to the qualification of Doctor of Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psych) from the University of Essex which confers eligibility to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and to apply for chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS). The programme does not prioritise one model or approach, but instead draws on a number of different models and approaches including cognitive-behavioural models, psychodynamic approaches, systemic and integrative approaches alongside developmental, socio-political, critical and other perspectives. The main therapeutic modalities are CBT, systemic and short-term psychodynamic models. Award External Examiner:

• HS639 - Integrating Systemic Therapy into Clinical Practice: An Intermediate Level Course
• HS764 - Personal and Professional Development 1
• HS771 - Supervised Clinical Practice 2
• HS772 - Clinical Applications 2
• HS774 - Personal and Professional Development 2
• HS775 - Clinical Interventions and Skills 2
• HS783 - Clinical Research 3
• HS784 - Personal and Professional Development 3
• HS785 - Clinical Intervention and Skills 3

Non-award External Examiner:

• HS761 - Supervised Clinical Practice - Year 1
• HS762 - Clinical Applications 1
• HS763 - Clinical Research 1
• HS765 - Clinical Interventions and Skills 1
• HS773 - Clinical Research 2
• HS781 - Supervised Clinical Practice 3
• HS782 - Clinical Applications 3

We would like to appoint an External Examiner who can enhance the quality of teaching and learning within the School. For the post of Award External Examiner, we seek a candidate with systemic family therapy qualifications, an AFT accreditation, and an occupation as a clinical psychologist. Whilst applications from experienced External Examiners are preferred, anyone with appropriate educational and professional experience would be considered. The appointment will be for four years from January 2025 and the commitment required is as follows:

• For the Award External Examiner to attend one examination Board per year.
• To submit the annual External Examiner’s Report and comment on the content of the subject area particularly regarding subject benchmarks.
• To review coursework throughout the year and provide comments to ensure academic standards and achievements of students are comparable with those in other HEIs.
• Provide informative comment and recommendations on whether the assessment process measures student achievement rigorously and fairly against the intended outcomes of the course/s and is conducted in line with the relevant policies and regulations.
• Engage with the programme team in the continuous development of the programmes

For informal inquires please contact Danny Taggart at dtaggart@essex.ac.uk Applications should be accompanied by a CV to hsc_examboards@essex.ac.uk by 12/08/2024. Further information is available on our website: https://www.essex.ac.uk/departments/health-and-social-care

We are looking to appoint an External Examiner to cover the new BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy Degree Apprenticeship programme starting in January 2025. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff. Some experience of external examining and degree apprenticeships is desirable, although not essential. You should have educational experience of Speech and Language Therapy practice. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointments and must be approved by Academic Quality. The appointment will commence in January 2025 and will be for a period of four years. Interested candidates should contact Professor Karen Beeton for further information and forward an expression of interest and full academic CV. The closing date for applications is 1 August. Professor Karen Beeton Head of Department of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work School of Health and Social Work University of Hertfordshire Mobile 07534 912131 Email; k.s.beeton@herts.ac.uk

The Department of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work within the School of Health and Social Work are looking to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science programme. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff.

• Some experience of external examining is desirable, although not essential.
• You should have recent experience of leading modules and curriculum development in pre-registration paramedic science courses.
• You must be registered with the HCPC as a paramedic.

All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment and must be approved by Academic Quality. The appointment will commence in September 2024 and will be for a period of four years. Interested candidates should contact Phil Withers (p.withers2@herts.ac.uk) for further information and forward an expression of interest and full academic CV. The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd August 2024.

The Department of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work within the School of Health and Social Work are looking to appoint an External Examiner for our new MSc Paramedic Science (pre-registration) programme. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff. Some experience of external examining is desirable, although not essential. You should have recent experience of leading modules and curriculum development in pre-registration paramedic science courses. You should also have experience of FHEQ Level 7 teaching and/or assessment. You must be registered with the HCPC as a paramedic. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment and must be approved by Academic Quality. The appointment will commence in January 2025 and will be for a period of four years. Interested candidates should contact Phil Withers (p.withers2@herts.ac.uk) for further information and forward an expression of interest and full academic CV. The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd August 2024.