External Examiner for Pre-Reg MSc Physiotherapy

We are looking for a dedicated individual to undertake the role of external examiner for our Pre-Reg MSc Physiotherapy course at Sheffield Hallam University.

Main duties:

  • Review moderation and standardisation to oversee the application of marking criteria
  • Review course documentation
  • Attend CMR if required
  • Meet staff linked to the course
  • 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 HCPC Physiotherapy 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 Dr. Vicky Hood at Sheffield Hallam University at v.hood@shu.ac.uk

Your CV should contain the following information:

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

All appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration requirements. Please refer to the UKVI website for further information.

Opening date:

10 November 2025

Closing date:

01 December 2025

Salary range



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