Jobs: South West

Field External Examiner required in Occupational Therapy

Opening Date:
7 Dec 2023
Closing Date:
14 Dec 2023
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UWE Bristol, School of Health and Social Wellbeing, is seeking for an External Examiner for Occupational Therapy to start as soon as possible. The post will be for 4 years and includes the need to attend various examination boards. Please note, your final portfolio may require you to cover modules beyond this specific professional area. Essential: Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist You will be required to attend examination boards during the year and complete an annual report. The External examiners operational guide can be accessed by using this link: https://www2.uwe.ac.uk/services/Marketing/about-us/cas/EE-ID-Ex-Exam-Operational-Guide.pdf For further information about the roles and provision please contact Carole Irwin (School Portfolio Lead for Quality, Governance and Enhancement ) at hsw.quality@uwe.ac.uk. To apply, please send your expression of interest and a CV to externalsreport@uwe.ac.uk. Please state 'Occupational Therapy' in the subject box.

External Examiner – MSc Clinical Psychology / MPsych (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology / MSc Research Methods in Psychology / MPsych (Hons) Psychology / MSc Human Neuroscience / MPsych (Hons) Psychology with Human Neuroscience

Opening Date:
4 Dec 2023
Closing Date:
10 Jan 2024
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We are seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for our psychology master’s programmes. The programmes are based within the School of Psychology, Faculty of Health. The modules examined by the External Examiner include those focused on psychological research skills and techniques, taken by all MSc programmes. It will also include modules in clinical and applied psychology. Examples of modules requiring examining include: • Advanced Research Skills and Techniques for Psychology • Models of Intervention in Psychology • Becoming a Practitioner Psychologist • Core Competencies for Clinical Practice in Psychology • Applied Clinical Research The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching and examining at a UK HE institution and have specific subject knowledge in relation to the examples of the modules given above, although applicants with other kinds of examining experience or expertise in other areas of psychology will also be considered. Further information on the programmes and module content can be accessed via the following links: • MSc Clinical Psychology: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-clinical-psychology • MPsych (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/mpsych-psychology-with-clinical-psychology • MSc Research Methods in Psychology https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-research-methods-in-psychology • MPsych (Hons) Psychology https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/mpsych-psychology • MSc Human Neuroscience https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-human-neuroscience • MPsych (Hons) Psychology with Human Neuroscience https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/mpsych-psychology-with-human-neuroscience The appointment will be for 4 years and the commitment required is as follows: • To review a range of coursework throughout the year. • To attend via Zoom two assessment panels a year and to submit an annual external examiner report. • To engage in communication with the programme team. • To carry out an interim visit per year, either in person or by virtual means, to meet with staff and students to obtain feedback on assessment in practice and to strengthen your engagement with the ongoing teaching, learning and assessment processes. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. If you would like to be considered for this, please submit a CV by email to health-extex@plymouth.ac.uk by Wednesday 10th January 2024 or for further information please contact: - MSc Clinical Psychology / MPsych (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology Programme Lead alyson.norman@plymouth.ac.uk - MSc Human Neuroscience / MPsych (Hons) Psychology with Human Neuroscience Programme Lead giorgio.ganis@plymouth.ac.uk - MSc Research Methods in Psychology / MPsych (Hons) Psychology Programme Lead christopher.berry@plymouth.ac.uk

Lecturer in Chiropractic (up to 1.0 FTE)

Opening Date:
27 Nov 2023
Closing Date:
31 Dec 2023
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Lecturer in Chiropractic (up to 1.0 FTE) Two positions available Part/Full Time, Permanent Salary: £38,903 - £45,658 per annum, pro rata AECC University College is a specialist health sciences institution established in 1965, dedicated to excellent education, clinical care and applied research. Building on its proud heritage, the University College is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth with a strategic plan and vision to be a leading specialist health sciences university. Based in a beautiful location in Bournemouth, Dorset, we provide a vibrant and positive inter-professional learning and practice environment, within a caring and inclusive community. We are seeking exceptional academics to help shape our progressive future who can contribute to our developing programme of educational courses, research and enterprise activities working closely with our prestigious network of partners nationally and internationally. The University College is committed to supporting its staff in pursuing scholarship and research in teaching and discipline-based subject areas. About the role We are seeking individuals who can contribute to academic delivery at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the delivery of CPD courses. About the person We seek enthusiastic and highly motivated healthcare professions to join our team such as chiropractors, physiotherapists or osteopaths who are registered with the appropriate regulatory body in the UK. The successful candidate/s will have an ability to foster student learning and development, possess excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and have a clear vision for the development of chiropractic education within the institution. Applicants must have a genuine desire to work in academia and be willing to develop the research and academic skills needed to be a high quality member of academic staff. Clinical experience of paediatrics, diagnostic imaging or chronic pain management would be an asset. If you are excited by the opportunity to join AECC University College and help us to realise our ambitious plans, then we look forward to hearing from you. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006. Benefits
  • Enhanced Employer's Pension contribution (12%)
  • Death in Service Benefit
  • Electric Car Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free Chiropractic treatments
  • Subsidised clinical treatments
  • Subsidised in campus gym and discounts to local gyms
  • Enhanced policies
  • Employee Assistance Programme and App
  • Staff development events
  • Use of University College library facilities
  • On-site Canteen
  • Free car parking where available (Permit Scheme)
And many more Contact To apply, please go to https://www.aecc.ac.uk/about/join-the-team/ to view the job description and person specification and then complete an online application form. Completed application forms should be submitted by midnight on the closing date. Please note that CVs will not be considered as a substitute for a complete application form. Closing date: 31st December 2023 Interviews: 26th January 2024 We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value diversity in our workforce. This post will be subject to a Basic DBS check.

External Examiner for Joint BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Health and Social Care & MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions), CPD modules

Opening Date:
21 Nov 2023
Closing Date:
7 Jan 2024
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We are seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner to look at a variety of CPD modules across level 5, 6 and 7 which feed in to our Professional Development programmes. These programmes are flexible programmes as ‘step-on’, ‘step-off’ with a range of modules delivered in partnership with our local NHS Trusts. This role would oversee approximately 10 modules. Individuals must have the relevant background, current NMC / HCP registration and the appropriate experience, and interest to join our External Examiner team. Within our programmes, we offer a variety of clinical and web-based learning modules that are designed to enable a range of students to build a CPD pathway that reflects their area of practice/career. You will need to have a degree of flexibility as modules can come and go within the programme. The appointment will be for 4 years from 01/08/2023 and the commitment required is as follows:
  • To attend via Zoom up to three assessment panels a year (in March, June and November) and the submission of external examiner reports
  • To review a range of coursework throughout the year
  • To attend one assessment event per year, if appropriate (for example, OSCE or oral presentation)
  • To engage in communication with the programme team
  • To carry out an interim visit per year, either in person or by virtual means, to meet with staff and students to obtain feedback on assessment in practice and to strengthen your engagement with the ongoing teaching, learning and assessment processes
Due to the University’s External Examiner’s Policies & Procedures, we are unable to accept applications from the following institutions due to conflicts of interest: Middlesex University London South Bank University University of Wolverhampton Northumbria University University of Southampton States of Guernsey Hertfordshire University Coventry University Kingston University Birmingham City University St George's University of London Canterbury Christ Church University University of Suffolk Robert Gordon University University of Dundee University of Hull University of Central Lancashire Swansea University Staffordshire University Nottingham Trent University University of the West of Scotland King’s College London All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. If you would like to be considered for this, please submit a CV by email to health-extex@plymouth.ac.uk by Sunday 7th January 2024 or for further information email: louise.winfield@plymouth.ac.uk