External Examiner for Occupational Therapy

UWE Bristol, School of Health & Social Wellbeing, is seeking a Field External Examiner for UG Occupational Therapy modules. The post will be for 4 years commencing on 1st September 2026, and the portfolio will cover some of the modules below.

Essential: Applicants must be registered as Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.

List of modules

  • Leadership in Practice
  • Leadership Skills in Context
  • Occupational Therapy in Practice 3
  • Professional Practice for Occupational Therapy 3
  • Professional Reflexivity in Practice
  • Promoting Occupation and Leadership in Evolving Practice
  • Promoting Occupational Therapy Perspectives in Practice
  • Reflexivity in Occupational Therapy Practice
  • Research and Evidence in Practice (Occupational Therapy)

Please note, your final portfolio may require you to cover modules beyond this specific professional area.

All appointments are subject to meeting the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners. The External Examiners operational guide can be accessed by using this link: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/study/academic-information/assessments/external-examiners. The guide contains further information regarding the role and responsibilities of external examiners.

For further information about the roles and provision please contact Carole Irwin, Associate Director of Academic Standards and Regulation – hsw.quality@uwe.ac.uk

How to apply

To apply, please send your expression of interest and a CV to externalsreport@uwe.ac.uk quoting ‘HSW – Occupational Therapy EE’ in the subject field.

The closing date for this application is Monday, 23th March 2026

External Examiner Team
Academic Quality and Partnerships Enhancement Team

University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
UK
BS16 1QY

T: 0117 32 81283
E: externalsreport@uwe.ac.uk
www.uwe.ac.uk

Opening date:

09 March 2026

Closing date:

23 March 2026

Salary range



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