Bachelor of Midwifery (BMidwif) (Hons)/ Integrated Masters of Midwifery (MMidwif) programme

The University of Manchester is seeking to appoint a Programme and Subject external examiners for the Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons)/MMidwif programme.
Applications are therefore invited from individuals who have demonstrable experience of teaching and assessing within a midwifery programme.

External examiners for the BMidwif (Hons)/MMidwif programme would normally be expected to visit at least one practice learning environment per year and in-person student assessments (if applicable) in addition to attendance at online Examination Boards.

All coursework is electronically submitted by students and is marked online using Turnitin. External examiners will be required to use the online moderating process. In addition we will provide a sample of Practice Assessment Documents to view via our online learning environment. User guides and support will be available. The University appointments for external examiners commence in October and are normally for a period of 4 years.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Working in a UK HEI with no formal educational links with the University of Manchester in the last 5 years.
• Current registration with the NMC as a midwife
• A recordable teaching qualification or FHEA.
• Master’s Degree in a related area.
• Direct experience of teaching and assessing in the applicable subject area.

Desirable

• Research and publications in related area.

Appointments will be made in line with the University of Manchester’s Guidance for External Examiners.