External Examiner required for Podiatry Courses

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for Podiatry courses as listed below:

  • BSc (Hons) Podiatry.
  • BSc (Hons) Podiatry – Apprenticeship route
  • Level 7 Stand Alone Modules

This will entail attendance of our assessment boards, review of all taught modules and their assessment processes; including review of Dissertation projects, VIVA’s, practical, exam, presentation and assignment-based assessments across level 4, 5 and 6.

As a HCPC and royal college approved and validated course, we can only accept applications from those holding current HCPC registration as a Podiatrist.

We are looking for someone:

  • who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Course Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar courses;
  • previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2025 to 2029, from 1 October 2025.

Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

  • Glasgow Caledonian
  • University of Huddersfield
  • Coventry
  • Cardiff Metropolitan
  • University East London

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: 25 May 2025

We reserve the right the close the vacancy early should enough applications be received.

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.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to externalexaminers@northampton.ac.uk

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.

Opening date:

25 March 2025

Closing date:

25 May 2025

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