The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for BSc (Hons) Pre-registration Nursing programme (Adult nursing).
We are looking for someone:
- who is suitably qualified (NMC Registrant, Adult Nursing) and has appropriate expertise and experience to be able to undertake a role in the quality assurance of academic standards in Higher Education (ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes)
- previous experience as an external examiner is essential
Role & responsibilities include:
- confirming the comparability of standards of student performance with those of similar modules at other UK Institutions of Higher Education
- confirming that the assessment process in its entirety is sound, and has been fairly conducted with full regard to justice to students
- Providing an annual report for the University
- Attending assessment boards
- Reviewing a range of modules within the Pre-registration nursing Adult Nursing specific programme and within the wider nursing Programme.
The appointment will be for the four academic years 2025 to 2029, commencing October 2025.
Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:
- University of Sunderland
- University of Manchester,
- University of Essex,
- Birmingham City,
- Queens University Belfast,
- University of Winchester,
- University of Worcester,
- Ulster University.
- Coventry University.
- Teesside University
The University of Northampton will not appoint an External Examiner from any of our approved partnerships. This information will be checked upon application.
Closing date: 14/07/2025
If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will destroy your application and CV after 1 month of the advert closing. If you are successful, your application and CV will be retained securely for 5 years, one year after the end of the 4-year contract.
The University of Northampton is committed to creating a learning experience that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity as exemplified by the rich social and ethnic backgrounds of our student body. We encourage applications from colleagues from diverse backgrounds to ensure that external scrutiny continues to challenge and inspire us.