External Examiner–Mental Health Nurse

UWE Bristol, School of Health and Social Wellbeing require a Field External Examiner in the Field of Mental Health Nursing. The post will be for 4 years commencing immediately.

Essential: Candidates must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

The portfolio will cover some of the following modules:

  • Dual Diagnosis: Substance Misuse and Mental Health
  • Medication Management in Mental Health Practice
  • Mental Health and Well-being of Children and Young People
  • Motivational Interviewing: Strategies for Lifestyle Changes
  • Psycho-Social Interventions for Serious Mental Health Problems
  • Solution Focused Practice – Developing Empowering Conversations with People
  • Supporting and Managing those at Risk of Suicide
  • Working With a Person Experiencing Mental Health Crisis

Please note, your final portfolio may require you to cover modules beyond this specific professional area. Some of the modules also include examining those delivered at our collaborative provision partners and therefore, familiarity with collaborative provision/partnerships is desirable.

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 Mental Health Nurse EE (2)’ in the subject field.

The closing date for this application is Wednesday, 22/07/2026.

Opening date:

08 July 2026

Closing date:

22 July 2026

Salary range



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