The School of Healthcare is seeking an external examiner for its Mental Health Programme. The appointment will be with effect from the 31st October 2026.
This is a full-time Mental Health UG programme with a growing student intake, currently around 30 students per cohort. The role includes responsibility for both field-specific and cross-field modules, offering opportunities to contribute across the curriculum and work collaboratively within a dynamic teaching team.
We are seeking to appoint an individual who has a master’s degree or PhD; a strong background in pre-registration education; a track record of scholarly activity; current registration with NMC; and who is working within a Higher Education institution. Previous experience of acting in the role of external examiner is desirable but not essential.
The tenure of appointment is for a period of four years. All external examiner appointments are subject to approval by the Faculty Taught Student Education Committee. The successful candidate will have access to materials and support to familiarise themselves with the role at Leeds and have the opportunity to meet the teaching team; additional support is available for those who have not undertaken the role before.
There is a two tier examination board system comprising of Module Assessment Boards and School Progression and Awards Board (SPAB). All external examiners are full members of these committees and are required to attend at least one meeting of the SPAB per year and be available for consultation on assessment and curriculum issues.
The School uses GradeMark to mark assignments and the external examiner will be required to view students’ work and markers’ comments on-line.