VACANCY REF: NMEC2026
Edge Hill University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking to appoint an NMC registered External Examiner for our Nursing programmes, with effect from 1st October 2026.
You must have an understanding of the NMC standards for pre-registration nursing in the chosen field of adult nursing and have at least 2 years experience in a HEI setting and hold a master’s degree. Knowledge or experience of Year of Study programmes would be advantageous but not essential. Previous experience of external examining is not necessary as the University will provide online induction training and a mentor. The appointment is subject to approval by the University’s scrutiny process
External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. Principle duties normally include:
- Moderate assessed coursework and assessment scripts, attend Module Assessment Boards and Award Boards and produce an Annual Report (attendance can be online or in person where applicable)
- Review and approve assessment papers including those that may contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed
- External Examiners are also invited to engage with students in practice and will have the opportunity to review practice documentation.
- You will have excellent underpinning knowledge of the NMC pre-registration requirements for nursing (NMC)
- The appointed External Examiner will be required to work collaboratively with other External Examiners to provide the above support for the programme quality standards alongside the programme team.
If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact: Associate Head of Adult Nursing: Catherine Croughan – catherine.croughan@edgehill.ac.uk