Jobs: Yorkshire and Humberside

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Hull are looking forward to working with four new External Examiners for modules within our BSc (Hons) Nursing pre-registration The duties of the position are as follows:

• Consideration and moderation of students’ assessments of theory and practice learning.
• Submission of an External Examiner’s Annual Report
• Membership and attendance at Boards of Examiners
• Collaboration with programme directors, module leaders and administrative colleagues to inform the continued monitoring, review and enhancement of these programmes.

External examiners appointments are typically for a period of four years and the appointment is for the start of the 2024 academic year. Applicants with relevant experience and knowledge of pre-registration nursing education must also be Adult field nurses registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Previous experience as an External Examiner is desirable but not essential. Appointment is subject to meeting the university’s criteria for the appointment of External Examiners. To apply for this post please send a copy of your CV to k.combe@hull.ac.uk If you would like to discuss this post, please contact the Program Director, Katherine Combe email: k.combe@hull.ac.uk

The School of Healthcare is seeking an external examiner for its BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme with effect from November 2024. The BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) is a full-time programme with a variable intake of between 90-120 students each cohort. The role includes responsibility for several field specific modules and some cross nursing modules (Child and Mental Health). We are seeking to appoint an individual who has a master’s degree or PhD; a strong background in pre-registration education; a track record of scholarly activity; current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and who is working within a Higher Education institution. Previous experience of acting in the role of external examiner is desirable but not essential. The tenure of appointment is for a period of four years. All external examiner appointments are subject to approval by the Faculty Taught Student Education Committee. The successful candidate will have access to an on-line training course to familiarise themselves with the role at Leeds and have the opportunity to meet the teaching team; additional support is available for those who have not undertaken the role before. There is a two tier examination board system comprising of Module Assessment Boards and School Progression and Awards Board (SPAB). All external examiners are full members of these committees and are required to attend at least one meeting of the SPAB per year and be available for consultation on assessment and curriculum issues. The School uses GradeMark to mark assignments and the external examiner will be required to view students’ work and markers’ comments on-line. Anyone wishing to be considered is invited to submit an expression of interest and detailed Curriculum Vitae outlining employment history, qualifications, teaching experience, research/scholarly activities, a brief statement supporting the application, NMC PIN and any previous external examining activity by 16 August 2024 to: Dr Rebecca Dickinson, Programme Lead (Adult Nursing) r.dickinson@leeds.ac.uk You are most welcome to contact Rebecca for an informal discussion or further details.

Institution: University of Huddersfield Department: School of Human and Health Sciences External Examiner for: Foundation Degree- Nursing Associate Description: We are seeking to appoint an external examiner predominantly for the Nursing Associate programme. On completion, students are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This course is delivered on campus, one day each week per cohort. There are two intakes each year. The Course Assessment Boards are in April/May and November/December each year. External examiners will be required to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, visit practice placements, attend Course Assessment Boards, submit an annual report (EE3) and sign off the Course Leader’s response to the report. Appointees will have relevant field-related experience, academic qualifications to postgraduate level, including a recordable teaching qualification and will be registered with the NMC. Although previous experience as an external examiner is desirable, the School will make arrangements for new external examiners to have a mentor, where needed. An induction programme is provided for external examiners. The post is due to commence in September 2024. All appointments are for a period of four years. In the first instance would interested applicants please email a brief outline, including their CV to: Name: Paula Elliott, Senior Lecturer Email: p.elliott2@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 258298 Closing date: 31/07/2024

The School of Health at Leeds Beckett University, is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health and some standalone CPD modules. The post starts on 1 November 2024 for four years. Applicants should be working in UK HE with experience of teaching and examining at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and a professional registration such as HCPC, etc. External Examiners attend Board of Examiners meetings at least once a year, submit an annual report and review coursework. Previous experience of external examining is not necessary, as the University will provide online induction training and a mentor. Further information on the External Examiner role can be found on this link: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/external-examiners/ The appointment is subject to approval by the University’s scrutiny process. The current fee for an External Examiners is £400 per annual, plus reasonable expenses. Due to potential reciprocity issues, please note that we are unable to appoint from the following institutions:

• London South Bank University
• Bangor University
• Huddersfield University
• Iron Mill College, Exeter
• University of Cumbria
• University of East Anglia
• Northumbria University

For expressions of interest, please send your CV to Leisa Templeton, Academic Quality Support Officer, l.d.templeton@leedsbeckett.ac.uk by 31 July 2024. For further information about the role please contact Bryony Walker, Course Director, on b.c.walker@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

The School of Science, Technology and Health at York St John University is seeking to appoint an external examiner for the above programme, together with a free-standing 30 credit level 7 Musculoskeletal Injection Therapy module. The post will be for 4 years commencing in the academic session 2024/25 and includes the need to attend assessment boards, review academic work and prepare a written report for submission to the university annually. Experience is preferable but applications will be considered from individuals new to the examining role with relevant professional experience. All appointments are subject to meeting the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners. Further information regarding the role of the External Examiner at York St John University can be found at: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/quality-gateway/external-examiners/ To apply please submit a CV and covering letter to c.boyes@yorksj.ac.uk (Dr Chris Boyes, Head of Programme)

We are seeking to appoint an external examiner predominantly for the Workforce Development post-registration courses in the School of Human and Health Sciences from September 2024. Modules include End-of-Life Care, Frailty, Long-Term Conditions, and Personal and Professional Development. External examiners will be required to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, visit practice placements, attend Course Assessment Boards, submit an annual report and sign off the Course Leader’s response to the report. Appointees will have relevant field-related experience, academic qualifications to postgraduate level, including a recordable teaching qualification and will ideally be registered with the NMC or HCPC. Although previous experience as an external examiner is desirable, the School will make arrangements for new external examiners to have a mentor, where needed. An induction programme is provided for external examiners. The post is due to commence in September 2024. All appointments are for a period of four years. In the first instance would interested applicants please email a brief outline, including their CV to: Name: Virginia Mitton Email: v.mitton@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 257572 Closing date: 31/07/2024