he Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for a top-up degree BSc (Hons) Nursing Science course (post-registration). The post holder will be the lead examiner for the programme and will moderate the following modules:
- IM0626 The Context of Global Health and Nursing
- IM0627 Research as Evidence for Nursing Practice
- IM0628 Health Improvement for Nurses Working Across Diverse Environments
- IM0629 Life Sciences for Clinical Nursing Practice
- IM0630 An Investigation of a Contemporary Nursing Issue – An Extended Literature Review
Further information about the external examiner role can be found at https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/university-services/academic-registry/quality-and-teaching-excellence/assessment/guidance-for-external-examiners/. The appointment will be for four academic years from 1 August 2025.
As external examiner you will be responsible for contributing to the quality assurance of the programme. You will be involved in approving assessment tasks, moderating student work, completion of an annual report and may be invited to attend examination boards. You may be asked to provide comments on proposed modifications and the development of new modules.
Applicants should hold appropriate professional registration and academic qualifications. It is preferable to have previous experience as external examiner/assessor although support and guidance can be provided for those new to the role. Full course details and documentation will be provided on appointment.