Bournemouth University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for Continuing Professional Development in mental health-related courses with effect from September 2026. These include Managing Mental Health in Non-Mental Health Settings (L6/L7) and Managing Physical Health in Mental Health Settings (L6/L7). The period of appointment will be for a period of four years and the fee paid to External Examiners per year is £450.
Please find more information the range of assignments for moderation listed below: https://www.applycpd-bu.com/
The ideal academic candidate for this post will have previous experience as an External Examiner in health-related courses (although support will be provided to exceptional candidates without this prior experience) and should be currently active in educational delivery and research particularly within the field of primary and secondary care. .
As External Examiner, your duties would include:
- External moderation of a range of assignments –
- Review proposed assessment briefs to determine their appropriateness
- Submission of an annual report to the Academic Quality department
- Attendance at Assessment Boards (online)
- Advising on matters such as programme review and/or modifications
Information relating to the External Examining role at Bournemouth is available via the following list:
https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/professional-services/academic-quality-standards/external-examiners
We will also require proof of your right to work in the UK prior to making the appointment.