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Health Sciences University are seeking an external panel member to validate a BSc (Hons) Podiatry (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship). This event will also be validating three other degree apprenticeships: Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy. The event will be held online on the 29th April (9.00 - 17.00) and 30th April (9.00 - 13.30). You will be reimbursed for the two days of attendance. If you are interested in this event, please email Dr Michelle Holmes at mholmes@aecc.ac.uk

The Faculty of Health and Social Care, School of Allied Health Professions at the University of Bradford is seeking a dedicated individual to undertake the role of external examiner for our BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme to commence immediately for a 4-year term. This is a well established full time, three year undergraduate pre-registration programme. Radiography at Bradford is in an exciting period of expansion in terms of both resources and staffing. The programme team underwent a curriculum re-write which was implemented in September 2023, with the first iteration of Stage 3 of the new programme commencing in September 2025. An overview of your role and responsibilities including fees and expenses can be found at our External Examiners site: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/teaching-quality/external-expertise.

• The applicant should have appropriate expertise/experience in the areas of diagnostic radiography.
• They will be able to undertake a paid role in the assurance of academic standards in Higher Education and should be aware of modern developments in the design and delivery of the flexible curriculum.
• The role would be of interest to colleagues with an interest in curriculum development and design.
• The appointee will be required to moderate a sample of work, submit an annual report, and attend Examiner Induction and Boards of Examiners as appropriate, virtually if necessary.
• Applicants should not hold more than one other UK Higher Education External Examiner post at the start of the contract and will be qualified to at least masters level.
• Previous experience of an External Examining would be advantageous, but not essential. Professional development opportunities are available to support new examiners.
• The fee for the role is dependent on student numbers, the annual fee is subject to change annually, but in the first year would be £1,495.00

Further information about the Programme and Department can be found at: Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons) degree - University of Bradford For Further information about the role please contact Ciara Mc Nally, Programme Leader (c.mcnally@bradford.ac.uk) Interested individuals should submit a CV in the first instance to Laura Baxter, externalexaminers@bradford.ac.uk by 18/04/2025

The School of Nursing is seeking a qualified nurse educator to undertake the role of external examiner for Kings Academy modules. These are validated by Kingston University and run by Kings Academy teaching team. The modules form part of the modules within the PGCert/PGDip/MSc Healthcare Practice. An experienced external examiner would be preferred, but those seeking a first post and having relevant clinical and educational experience would also be considered. Applicants must hold current NMC registration in the appropriate field for which they are applying and hold a recognised teaching qualification. Kings Academy follows Kingston University practices with on-line submission, marking, and feedback of assignments. Experience of Turnitin, would be desirable however training will be provided. Subject external examiners are expected to audit a sample of student work and will be invited to comment on draft assessments (coursework briefs and examination papers) that comprise the major elements of assessment associated with a module. Subject external examiners are required to submit formal feedback on their audit of sample student work, by completing a module summary report form prior to the Programme Assessment Board and confirming their agreement to the marks for all modules within their remit. Subject external examiners are not required to attend assessment boards. There will be regular communication with module leaders and completion of an annual monitoring report. You may also be asked to meet with practice partners and students. The External Examiner is required to submit an annual report, following which payment is made. Further information regarding the role of the External Examiner at Kingston University can be found at: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/aboutkingstonuniversity/howtheuniversityworks/policiesandregulations/academic-quality-and-standards/external-examiners/ Please contact Dr Michelle Carter m.carter@kingston.ac.uk for information on the subject focus of the modules. The appointment will be for a full 4-year term. Full course details and documentation will be provided to the appointee and an induction day will be offered which will be held online following appointment. We are unable to accept applications from the following Universities: Southampton, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Northumbria, Edge Hill, Ulster, Robert Gordon Aberdeen, Wolverhampton, Swansea, Birmingham City University, OBU, University of Chester, Derby, Keele, Winchester University, Manchester, Chester, Sunderland, Sheffield Hallam, and Worcester Please submit a CV and covering letter to M.Carter@kingston.ac.uk

The School of Health at Leeds Beckett University is looking to appoint an External Examiner for our undergraduate and postgraduate Biomedical Science programmes, to join a team of four examiners. The post starts in November 2025 for four years. Applicants should be IBMS (Institute of Biomedical Science) accredited or equivalent and be working in UK Higher Education with experience of teaching and examining at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Previous experience of external examining is not necessary as the University will provide online induction training and a mentor. External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University. Due to potential reciprocity issues, we are unable to appoint from the following institutions:

• University of East London
• University of Nottingham
• University of the West of England
• Queen Mary University of London
• University of Sunderland
• University of Chester
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Sheffield Hallam University

For expressions of interest, please send your CV to Beth Waite, Academic Quality Support Officer, SchoolOfHealthQuality@leedsbeckett.ac.uk by 31st March 2025. For further information about the role please contact Wayne Roberts, Undergraduate Course Director, W.Roberts@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for the following programmes, as part of our collaborative arrangement with Dublin Counselling and Therapy Centre (DCTC)

• MSc Adolescent Psychotherapy Award map: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/adolescent-psychotherapy-DCTC-msc.htm
• MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy Award map: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/counselling-and-psychotherapy-DCTC-msc.htm

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 strongly preferred

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2021 to 2025, from 1 October 2021 Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions: Arden University Bath Centre for Psychology Coventry University Glasgow Caledonian University Bangor University UCLAN Leeds Beckett Nottingham Trent University Open University University College of London University of Derby University of Sunderland University of Surrey Closing date: 26 April 2021 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Dr Kimberley Hill, Psychology Deputy Subject Lead: Kimberley.Hill@Northampton.ac.uk