Jobs: Yorkshire and Humberside

Institution: University of Huddersfield Department: School of Human and Health Sciences External Examiners for MSci Social Work (undergraduate) and MSc Social Work (postgraduate) Description: We are seeking to appoint two external examiners for our Social Work provision, one will work predominantly on our 4-year integrated Master’s programme (undergraduate programme) and one will work on our 2-year Master’s programme (postgraduate). On completion of these programmes, students are eligible to apply for registration with Social Work England. This programme is located within the Division of Social Work, Social Care and Housing. External examiners will be required to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, including 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 be registered with Social Work England. 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 October 2024. All appointments are for a period of four years. To discuss the role please contact: Kate Wood kate.wood@hud.ac.uk – Course Leader MSci Social Work Leeanne Olivant l.olivant@hud.ac.uk – Course Leader MSc Social Work To apply please forward your expressions of interest and a CV to: Name: Kim Heanue, Subject Leader Email: k.heanue@hud.ac.uk Closing date: 25 September 2024

Institution: University of Huddersfield Department: School of Human and Health Sciences External Examiner for: BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (Degree Apprenticeship) Description: The University of Huddersfield is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our new BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (Degree Apprenticeship) courses which will commence in September 2025. This provision will be accredited by the College of Radiographers. 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 higher education experience, academic qualifications to Masters (and ideally doctoral) level, be currently registered with HCPC as a Diagnostic Radiographer and be a member of the Society of Radiographers. An induction programme is provided for External Examiners. The post is due to commence in September 2025. All appointments are for a period of four years. In the first instance, interested applicants should email their CV and a brief expression of interest in this post to: Name: Dr Sara Eastburn, Acting Head of Department of Allied Health Professions, Sport and Exercise Email: s.eastburn@hud.ac.uk Closing date: 13 December 2024

Institution: University of Huddersfield Department: School of Human and Health Sciences External Examiner for: Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Description: We are seeking to appoint an external examiner for our short course in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing which attracts a range of health professionals, including nurses, midwives, paramedics, occupational therapists, dieticians, operating department practitioners, podiatrists and physiotherapists. The external examiner will be expected to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, attend Course Assessment Boards and submit an annual report. The appointee will be an experienced academic, qualified to postgraduate level, including a recordable teaching qualification, and will be registered with the NMC or HCPC. The applicant must be a qualified prescriber. Previous experience as an external examiner would be an advantage, however, the School can put support in place for new external examiners. An induction programme is provided. The post will 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, Course Leader for Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Email: v.mitton@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 257752 Closing date: 30 September 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 30 September 2024. For further information about the role please contact Bryony Walker, Course Director, on b.c.walker@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.