External Examiner for BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)

We are urgently looking for a dedicated individual to undertake the role of external examiner for our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) course at Sheffield Hallam University.

Main duties:

  • Moderate course modules and Practice Assessment documentation.
  • Review standardisation practice to support quality assurance.
  • Input into Course Module Meetings if required
  • Meet with the course team
  • Meet students at least once over the academic year
  • Act as a critical friend
  • Provide an annual report

You should have appropriate expertise and experience to be able to undertake a role in the assurance of academic and quality assurance standards in Higher Education. We are seeking to appoint a Nursing and Midwifery Council registrant within Higher Education, to meet professional and statutory body requirements.

The appointees will be required to moderate a sample of scripts in relation to selected modules within the above programme. You will also be required to produce an annual report and attend course and module review meetings.

How to apply

Please send expressions of interest and an accompanying CV to Aimi Dillon at Sheffield Hallam University at A.Dillon@shu.ac.uk

Your CV should contain the following information:

  • Current and recent employment history
  • HE and Professional Qualifications
  • Current and previous external examiner engagements
  • Experience of course/module leader roles
  • Teaching experience
  • Research and related Scholarly/ Professional Activity/ Consultancy

Please note that all appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration requirements.

Opening date:

13 April 2026

Closing date:

08 May 2026

Salary range



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