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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. Our midwifery programme has been established at Liverpool John Moores University since 1991, being one of the first in the country to offer degree level study. The programme is UNICEF BFI gold accredited and is underpinned by a strong research and knowledge exchange ethos. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to the position of Senior Lecturer in Midwifery to join our Midwifery team. You will lead on and deliver a range of high-quality teaching materials and associated student assessment activities, as well as making a significant contribution to the planning, design and development of modules, programmes, and curriculum changes. You will also engage in high-quality research and relevant professional and knowledge exchange activities as part of the School of Public and Allied Health’s continued development. You must be a registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, educated to Masters level (or currently studying to) and have significant experience within midwifery including experience of supervising and teaching pre-registration midwifery students. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. in high quality research activity resulting in high quality publications. Engage in relevant professional and knowledge exchange activities. Carry out assigned administrative tasks. For more information and to apply see https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMR427/senior-lecturer-in-midwifery

Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is seeking to engage an External Examiner or examiners for the following Programme with effect from 1st February 2024: VACANCY REF: 25/03 Programme(s): MSci Nurse Paramedic Closing Date: 31st May 2025 You must have an understanding of the NMC standards for pre-registration nursing (Adult) and the Education standards (HCPC) and HCPC proficiencies for Paramedics, have at least 2 years experience in a HEI setting and hold a master's degree. External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. Principle duties normally include:

• Visit the University when possible and moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts, attend Module Assessment Boards and Award Boards and produce an Annual Report (attendance can be online where applicable)
• Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed
• External Examiners are also invited to engage with students in practice
• They will have excellent underpinning knowledge of the Standards for Nurse Education (Adult) NMC requirements and/or the Standards of proficiency for Paramedics (HCPC).
• Some experience of paramedicine/ critical care would be advantageous but not essential
• The appointed External Examiner will be required to work collaboratively with other External Examiners to provide the above support for the programme quality standards.

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact: Associate Head of Adult Nursing and Primary Care: Catherine Croughan - catherine.croughan@edgehill.ac.uk External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £620.31 (inclusive of holiday pay) based on the time allocations defined below plus reimbursement of expenses, as appropriate. Total fees may vary slightly dependent on the size of the provision covered by an External Examiner. The production and submission of the annual report is paid at a higher rate of £200 for the full 7.5 hours work. All fees are claimed through the claim form/online system when work is completed throughout the academic year. Activity No days No decimal hrs Total Moderation 2.0 15 £210.15 Attendance at Board 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Report 1.0 7.5 £200.00 Mentoring External Examiners (where this has been arranged) 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Total 5.0 37.5 £620.31 Admission to the University’s External Examiners Register is on the basis of satisfactory completion of the University’s Committee and Personnel approval processes, including Right to Work and Reciprocity Checks. Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to AskNursingMidwifery@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and/or vacancy reference. Your data will be held and not processed for any purpose other than that for which it has been obtained, in accordance with current Data Protection Legislation until this recruitment process has concluded. Should you be unsuccessful in your application your data will be destroyed securely. For more information, our Privacy Notice is available at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/externalexaminers/.

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. If you are interested and eligible, please apply to assessments@mmu.ac.uk Please state the Programme title in the subject line of your email and include the following:

• Full CV
• Details of any other External Examining appointments you currently hold, including the start and end dates of these appointments
• Details of any involvement you have had with Manchester Metropolitan or the Royal Northern College of Music in the last 5 years.

Expressions of interest should be sent no later than 12/05/2025 The annual fee for this External Examining post is £600. 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 For details of how the University collects and uses External Examiner personal data, please see our privacy notice: https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/data-protection/privacy-notices/externalexaminers/

The Department of Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the following programmes:

• BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing;
• BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies Top-Up
• FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate)

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:

• Be an NMC registered Adult Nurse
• 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. If you are interested and eligible, please apply to assessments@mmu.ac.uk Please state the Programme title in the subject line of your email and include the following:

• Full CV
• Details of any other External Examining appointments you currently hold, including the start and end dates of these appointments
• Details of any involvement you have had with Manchester Metropolitan or the Royal Northern College of Music in the last 5 years.

Expressions of interest should be sent no later than 12/05/2025. The annual fee for this External Examining post is £600. 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 For details of how the University collects and uses External Examiner personal data, please see our privacy notice: https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/data-protection/privacy-notices/externalexaminers/

External Examiner Required Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is seeking to engage an External Examiner for the following Allied Health, Social Work & Wellbeing Programme with effect from September 2025.

• Vacancy ref: AHSWW 01 25
• Programme: BA (Hons) Health and Social Wellbeing
• Closing date: 28th April 2025

External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. 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 a relevant academic or practice field, and relevant knowledge and experience of the sector which might include health, social care and VCSE, and desirably experience of Higher Education quality processes.

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programmes, please contact: Applied Health and Social Care – Alison Holbourn (Programme Lead) Tel: 01695 657032 Email: holbourn@edgehill.ac.uk External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £620.31 (inclusive of holiday pay) based on the time allocations defined below plus reimbursement of expenses, as appropriate. Total fees may vary slightly dependent on the size of the provision covered by an External Examiner. The production and submission of the annual report is paid at a higher rate of £200 for the full 7.5 hours work. All fees are claimed through the claim form/online system when work is completed throughout the academic year. Activity No days No decimal hrs Total Moderation 2.0 15 £210.15 Attendance at Board 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Report 1.0 7.5 £200.00 Mentoring EE's were arranged 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Total 5.0 37.5 £620.31 Admission to the University’s External Examiners Register is on the basis of satisfactory completion of the University’s Committee and Personnel approval processes, including Right to Work and Reciprocity Checks. Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to Vicki Hall – hallv@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and vacancy reference. Your data will be held and not processed for any purpose other than that for which it has been obtained, in accordance with current Data Protection Legislation until this recruitment process has concluded. Should you be unsuccessful in your application your data will be destroyed securely. For more information, our Privacy Notice is available at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/externalexaminers/

The University of Manchester is seeking to appoint a subject external examiner for a range of cancer care units aimed at nurses and other allied health care professionals. Many of the students will be undertaking these units as part of our MSc Specialist Practice (Cancer) programme. Units can also be studied independently as part of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) at levels 6 and 7 and as part of the MSc ALPP (MSc Advanced Leadership for Professional Practice) programme. Many of the units you will be externally examining have been developed with – and are led by - colleagues from the Christie School of Oncology. Further details on the programme structure can be found here: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/10985/msc-specialist-practice-cancer/course-details/#course-profile. The units you will be externally examining are: Principles and Practice of Cancer Care (NURS60033/NURS9346C) Haematology Oncology Nursing (NURS63160/NURS93160) Safe Delivery of Anti-Cancer Therapies (NURS61722/NURS9172C) Promoting Effective Practice in Supportive and Palliative Care (NURS60036/NURS9347C) Principles and Practice of Breast Care Nursing (NURS60035/NURS9370C) Personalised Care and Survivorship (NURS60098) Effective Strategies for Advanced Communication (NURS60092) Acute Oncology (to be confirmed) The majority of coursework is submitted electronically by students and marked online. External examiners will be required to use the online moderating process. User guides and support will be available. University appointments for external examiners are normally for a period of four years. Person Specification: Essential:

• Working in a UK HEI with no formal educational links with the University of Manchester in the last 5 years
• Current registration with the NMC
• Master’s Degree or above in a related area
• Direct experience in teaching and assessing for the above subject areas

Desirable

• Research and publications in related areas

Appointments will be made in line with the University of Manchester’s Guidance for External Examiners. Interested candidates should detail their experience in teaching and assessing the relevant subject. Expressions of interest, by CV from suitably qualified and experienced colleagues, should be sent by the 8th May 2025 to simon.burrow@manchester.ac.uk

Vacancy Ref: 25/02 Programme(S): MSc Urology and PGCert Urology Practice, including specific modules: HEA 4246 Foundations for Urology Care HEA4260: Clinical Urology Skills: Flexible Cystoscopy HEA 4261: Clinical Urology Skills: Local Anaesthetic Transperineal Prostate Biopsy HEA 4263: Work Based Learning Edge Hill University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking to appoint an NMC registered External Examiner for our CPD Urology Programmes, with effect from 1st October 2025. Please note:

• Experience of working with external partners and programmes delivered within an approved academic partnership would be an advantage.
• A background in clinical speciality of urology would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in an HEI setting required
• Master’s degree or higher required

External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. Principle duties normally include:

• Visit the University when possible and moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts, attend Module Assessment Boards and Award Boards and produce an Annual Report (attendance can be online where applicable)
• Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed
• External Examiners are also invited to engage with students
• The appointed External Examiner will be required to work collaboratively with other External Examiners to provide the above support for the programme quality standards.

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programmes, please contact: Veronica Vernon, Senior Lecturer Adult Nursing at vernonv@edgehill.ac.uk. External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £620.31 (inclusive of holiday pay) based on the time allocations defined below plus reimbursement of expenses, as appropriate. Total fees may vary slightly dependent on the size of the provision covered by an External Examiner. The production and submission of the annual report is paid at a higher rate of £200 for the full 7.5 hours work. All fees are claimed through the claim form/online system when work is completed throughout the academic year. Activity No days No decimal hrs Total Moderation 2.0 15 £210.15 Attendance at Board 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Report 1.0 7.5 £200.00 Mentoring External Examiners (where this has been arranged) 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Total 5.0 37.5 £620.31 Admission to the University’s External Examiners Register is on the basis of satisfactory completion of the University’s Committee and Personnel approval processes, including Right to Work and Reciprocity Checks. Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to AskNursingMidwifery@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and/or vacancy reference. Your data will be held and not processed for any purpose other than that for which it has been obtained, in accordance with current Data Protection Legislation until this recruitment process has concluded. Should you be unsuccessful in your application your data will be destroyed securely. For more information, our Privacy Notice is available at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/externalexaminers/.

Vacancy Ref: 25/01 Programme(s): All Adult Field BSc Nursing; MSci Nursing; Post Graduate Diploma in Nursing (PG Dip); Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (RNDA) Edge Hill University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking to appoint an NMC registered External Examiner for our Nursing programmes, with effect from 1st October 2025. You must have an understanding of the NMC standards for pre-registration nursing, have at least 2 years experience in a HEI setting and hold a master's degree. Knowledge or experience of Year of Study programmes would be advantageous but not essential. External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. Principle duties normally include:

• Visit the University when possible and moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts, attend Module Assessment Boards and Award Boards and produce an Annual Report (attendance can be online where applicable)
• Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed
• External Examiners are also invited to engage with students in practice
• He/she will have excellent underpinning knowledge of the NMC pre-registration requirements for nursing (NMC)
• The appointed External Examiner will be required to work collaboratively with other External Examiners to provide the above support for the programme quality standards.

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact: Associate Head of Adult Nursing and Primary Care: Catherine Croughan - catherine.croughan@edgehill.ac.uk External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £620.31 (inclusive of holiday pay) based on the time allocations defined below plus reimbursement of expenses, as appropriate. Total fees may vary slightly dependent on the size of the provision covered by an External Examiner. The production and submission of the annual report is paid at a higher rate of £200 for the full 7.5 hours work. All fees are claimed through the claim form/online system when work is completed throughout the academic year. Activity No days No decimal hrs Total Moderation 2.0 15 £210.15 Attendance at Board 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Report 1.0 7.5 £200.00 Mentoring External Examiners (where this has been arranged) 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Total 5.0 37.5 £620.31 Admission to the University’s External Examiners Register is on the basis of satisfactory completion of the University’s Committee and Personnel approval processes, including Right to Work and Reciprocity Checks. Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to AskNursingMidwifery@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and/or vacancy reference. Your data will be held and not processed for any purpose other than that for which it has been obtained, in accordance with current Data Protection Legislation until this recruitment process has concluded. Should you be unsuccessful in your application your data will be destroyed securely. For more information, our Privacy Notice is available at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/externalexaminers.