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The University of Northampton requires an External Examiner for the Masters programme in Social work. The MA in Social Work programme at the University of Northampton is seeking an External Examiner to commence the role for the 2024 academic year. The MA Social Work programme comprises theoretical, academic and practice learning elements in a full-time two-year package. Successful completion leads to a professional and academic award which entitles students to register as a qualified social worker. Read more information about the programme on the university website: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/social-work-ma/ We are seeking an academic with suitable experience, you must be a qualified and registered social worker with a knowledge and experience of the professional standards for social work. The appointees would be expected to moderate a range of modules. External Examiners are required to attend the assessment boards and to be available to review examples of students’ assessment material electronically at points throughout the year. Previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential, as support and mentoring can be provided. We do seek someone who can provide developmental feedback to the academic team, comment on the quality of feedback given to students, offer support in reviewing the programme and commit to the overarching ‘critical friend’ element of the External Examiner role. The appointment will be for the four academic years 2024 to 2028, starting 1 October 2024. The University of Northampton will not appoint an External Examiner from any of our approved partnerships. This information will be checked upon application. Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

• Bournemouth University
• University of Kent
• Solent
• Arden University

Closing date: 2/8/24 The annual fee is £450. If you are interested in applying for this role, or for further details and an informal conversation, please contact: Michelle Walters (please send a current CV when applying) to Michelle Walters, professional lead for Social Work michelle.walters@northampton.ac.uk If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will destroy your application and CV after 1 month of the advert closing. If you are successful, your application and CV will be retained securely for 5 years, i.e., one year after the end of the 4-year contract. The University of Northampton is committed to creating a learning experience that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity as exemplified by the rich social and ethnic backgrounds of our student body. We encourage applications from colleagues from diverse backgrounds to ensure that external scrutiny continues to challenge and inspire us.

The School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care is seeking to appoint 1x external examiners for their Future Nurse Curriculum BSc programme, for a four-year period. Successful applicants will be required to attend cluster and assessment examination boards, moderate and scrutinise submitted student assessment, approve draft assessments and mark schemes, review examples of student work, review data on the module results, review credit transfer applications, attend a progression board (virtually) and complete an examiner report. Further information is detailed in ‘The role of External Examiners at the OU’ and is available on request. Essential Criteria:

• Experience in delivering pre-registration programmes
• Current NMC registration on the appropriate part of the register

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience as an external examiner

Date of appointment: a. Children and Young People – July 2024 – July 2029 If you are interested, please send an up-to-date CV and 300-word statement explaining what you bring to the role as an External Examiner, for A or MH nursing in our Future Nurse Curriculum (undergraduate and NA)

Lecturer College of Health and Care Professions (Paramedic Science) Department of ODP and Paramedic Science Location: City South Campus Salary: £41,814 to £45,449 per annum Permanent Post Type: Full Time Release Date: 12 July 2024 Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 27 August 2024 Reference: 072024-238 Lecturer - College of Health and Care Professions (Paramedic Science) Interview Dates - 13/09/24 New and exciting opportunities are available to join our Paramedic Science course team at Birmingham City University. These opportunities will provide you with the chance to impact on the growth of your profession and the College of Health and Care Professions. You would be joining an already established and dynamic College which supports a diverse academic community, with a track record of delivering excellent education and achieving high graduate employability across our disciplines. About the Role: We are seeking innovative, ambitious, and inspirational candidates to join our friendly team. The successful candidates will be experienced in areas including Paramedic Practice and Prehospital emergency/urgent care. It would be beneficial to have a track record in sharing your knowledge effectively to learners, in teaching or training, through your passion and commitment to education, training, research and high-quality service delivery. The campus provides a modern, vibrant learning environment which houses superb facilities. Our location at our City South Campus in Edgbaston is home to our Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences and in 2022/23 benefitted from a £3.75 million redevelopment of our health care skills hub including a state-of-the-art operating theatre, recovery suite, basic and advanced life support facilities and home simulation room with our newly installed Simbulance. What’s in it for you?

• In return for your dedication and hard work, you will benefit from ongoing opportunities for personal and professional development, as well as the following key benefits:
• Opportunity for hybrid working.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 40 days (including bank holidays and closure periods).
• An attractive direct contribution pension scheme, or the option to retain LGPS for existing and previous members.
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Staff Benefits: Non-Pay Benefits: Birmingham City University (bcu.ac.uk).
• A supportive and collaborative culture and work environment, rooted in BCU’s values.

Main Responsibilities: The post holder will support teaching and learning activities across Paramedic Science and the wider College using research informed teaching and learning strategies to include design and delivery of skills and simulations, use of Anatomage, professional and academic skills, basic life support and interprofessional learning. Other responsibilities will include personal tutoring, mentor training, research supervision, providing academic and placement support for students and clinical partners and play an active role in the recruitment of our students. Successful candidates will be supported to develop their professional academic portfolio and research interests; including the opportunity to undertake our highly regarded Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE/Academic Professional Apprenticeship and or Masters and Doctoral studies.

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for Post Graduate Diploma Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) for Health Visiting and School Nursing fields and Post Graduate Certificate in Practice Education. The role will involve contributing to the quality assurance of the programme for a range of students studying at academic level 7. We currently have 1 cohort per year of approx. 25 students. You will be involved with the approval of assessment tasks, moderation of student work, an annual report and attendance at exam board (minimum of one per year). You may be asked to provide comments on proposed modifications to the programme and/or associated content materials. Applicants should hold the appropriate NMC SCPHN professional qualification (HV or SN) and appropriate academic qualifications. We are looking for someone: • who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes; • previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential The appointment will be for the four academic years commencing October 2024. Please note, we cannot accept applications from the following institutions: - • University of Chester • University of York • Anglia Ruskin • University of Birmingham • Oxford Brookes • University of Sheffield • Exeter University • University of Nottingham The University of Northampton will not appoint an External Examiner from any of our approved partnerships. This information will be checked upon application. Closing date: 30 July 2024 If you are interested in applying for this role or to request further information, please email helen.kimble@northampton.ac.uk and attach a recent CV. If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will destroy your application and CV after 1 month of the advert closing. If you are successful, your application and CV will be retained securely for 5 years, one year after the end of the 4-year contract. The University of Northampton is committed to creating a learning experience that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity as exemplified by the rich social and ethnic backgrounds of our student body. We encourage applications from colleagues from diverse backgrounds to ensure that external scrutiny continues to challenge and inspire us.

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for BA (Hons) Social Care and Community Practice (SCCP). The BA programme is seeking an External Examiner to commence the role for the 24/25 academic year. SCCP comprises theoretical, academic and practice learning elements into a three-year full-time programme. The Social Care and Community Practice Degree is underpinned by practical experience that equips students for employment either within Social Care or working with specific communities. Students will have opportunities to engage with core concepts including Human Rights, Social Justice, respecting diversity and well- being developing the skills and knowledge to work with a range of Service Users. We are looking for someone:

• who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes;
• previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential
• who can provide developmental feedback to the academic team, comment on the quality of feedback given to students, offer support in reviewing the programme and commit to the overarching ‘critical friend’ element of the External Examiner role.

The appointment will be for the three academic years 2024 to 2027, from 1 October 2024 (with a potential of 4 years). Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

• Durham
• Solent
• Colchester
• Coventry
• Open University
• Bedfordshire
• Bournemouth University
• University of Sunderland
• Arden University
• University of Bolton

The University of Northampton will not appoint an External Examiner from any of our approved partnerships. This information will be checked upon application. Closing date: 1 August 2024 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Sharon Amphlett, Programme Lead for BA (Hons) Social Care and Community Practice. Sharon.amphlett@northampton.ac.uk If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will destroy your application and CV after 1 month of the advert closing. If you are successful, your application and CV will be retained securely for 5 years, one year after the end of the 3-year contract. The University of Northampton is committed to creating a learning experience that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity as exemplified by the rich social and ethnic backgrounds of our student body. We encourage applications from colleagues from diverse backgrounds to ensure that external scrutiny continues to challenge and inspire us.