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The School of Dental, Health and Care Professions at the University of Portsmouth are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified external examiner for the Nursing Non-medical Prescribing course, which is a postgraduate level 7 course. The course broadly covers the legal, ethical, professional, pharmacology and therapeutics aspects in relation to non-medical prescribing for nurses. It aims to develop an understanding of the scope of individual practice and enhance the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) competencies needed to ensure safe prescribing practices. Current relevant experience in higher education, along with current professional registration, are essential. Applicants should:

• be actively involved in education and training programmes with experience in assessment of the areas covered by the programme;
• hold relevant academic and/or professional qualifications to at least the level of the qualification being externally examined, with extensive practitioner experience;
• meet criteria set by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies;
• be aware of Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for education; standards for prescribing programmes and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Prescribing Competency Framework

Further information about the role of the external examiner at the University of Portsmouth can be found on our website: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/policies-and-standards/external-examiners The External Examiner will be required to be present at the Nursing Module Assessment Board and the Board of Examiners’ meetings for the programme (at least one per year) and be available for consultation on assessment and curriculum issues. All appointments are subject to approval by the University External Examiners Nomination Panel. The University runs regular induction seminars for recently appointed External Examiners. The aim of the seminars is to introduce External Examiners to the regulations and procedures of the University of Portsmouth, as well as providing an opportunity to meet University staff and other External Examiners. Where relevant, you will also be invited to visit and attend additional sessions face to face or online. For further information or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Yvette Revell-Smith, Non-medical Prescribing Lead, via email: yvette.revell-smith@port.ac.uk. If you would like to be considered for this role please submit an expression of interest with a current CV by Monday 23 September 2024 to yvette.revell-smith@port.ac.uk. The successful applicant will be sent an External Examiners Proposal Form. The completed proposal form together with the CV will be presented to the University External Examiners Nomination Panel.

We are seeking to appoint an external examiner for the Management in Health and Social Care provision at Oxford Brookes. This Includes a programme delivered In Oxford and a matching programme delivered in Hong Kong as part of a Flying Faculty. The programmes cover operational resource management, organisational management, leadership, coaching and mentoring and research skills. The programmes are written for International students although we also provide all modules as CPD to organisations such as the NHS. Our students in Hong Kong are all nurse leaders who are developing their practice through modules that are taught by Oxford Brookes staff who fly to Hong Kong for classes. The suitable candidate for this role will be currently engaged in teaching of healthcare management or a cognate subject at masters level. Experience of external examining and international student support is desirable but not essential. The appointment is from the beginning of January 2024 for a term of four years. External Examiners are required to moderate assessments, attend online examination committees, and to complete an annual report. External Examiners are also requested to provide comments on proposed modifications to modules and the development of new modules, within their area of expertise. If you would like further information relating to the programmes, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Sarah Howcutt, Programme Lead, by emailing: showcutt@brookes.ac.uk If you are interested in the above position, then please send a copy of your CV to the above e-mail address. Salary Range: £500 per annum

Post Title: Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) SBU/Department: Health and Social Work FTE: 0.4fte (working 14.8 hours per week) Duration of Contract: Permanent Salary: UH8 £44,263pa pro rata to £56,021pa pro rata by annual increments Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year Location: Hatfield You will be responsible for the teaching and assessment of pre-registration and/or postgraduate Physiotherapy students at the University and support them whilst they are on their practice placement site. You will utilise current evidence-base to underpin teaching and learning activities. You may participate as required in the development and reviews of programmes including inter-professional developments across the School. You will be an experienced practising Physiotherapist with the HCPC with recent academic and/or clinical experience and understanding of the UK system. You will have a broad range of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Your application will demonstrate a sustained interest and knowledge of contemporary Physiotherapy practice and it is essential that you have good oral and written communication skills and be proficient in the English Language. You will demonstrate a willingness to undertake physiotherapy research if appropriate and be able to work effectively as part of a team. You will be able to work without close supervision, have the ability to organise yourself and others, take initiative and be self-motivating, and be adaptable to change and flexible to team and workload requirements. The successful applicant will be educated with an Honours degree in (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in Physiotherapy and be educated with a Master’s degree (or equivalent level 7 qualification and/or demonstrate substantial clinical experience) in a relevant subject. It is essential that you are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist and have membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Disclosure and Barring Service Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy. Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries. Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification. An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Jayne Bartholomew, j.e.bartholomew@herts.ac.uk and Prof Karen Beeton, k.s.beeton@herts.ac.uk. Closing date: 15 September 2024 Interview date: 04 October 2024 Reference number: 061376 Date advert placed: 19 August 2024 Apply online at https://www.jobs.herts.ac.uk/go/061376

We are seeking a replacement external examiner for the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship course. The University normally expects external examiners to attend a minimum of one examination board per year. The University applies the following criteria to external examiners: The applicants should have:

• Expertise within the area of examinations undertaken;
• Competence and experience relating to (I) designing and operating a variety of assessment tasks as appropriate; and (II) enhancement of student learning and experience;
• Employed within a university appointment;
• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification, and be Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered;

One External Examiner is required for the full-time, 3.5 year, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship course. The role would involve being an external examiner across the range of Year 1, 2 and 3 modules. Commencement date immediately for a period of 4 years For an informal discussion, please contact: Course Director: Rebecca O’Brien rebecca.obrien@canterbury.ac.uk Please forward your curriculum vitae and along with a statement of why you feel you are suitable for the role to rebecca.obrien@canterbury.ac.uk with the subject line ‘External Examiner position for BSc (Hon) Occupational Therapy Apprentices’.