We are seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the BSc Diagnostic Radiographer Integrated Degree Apprenticeship programme which is based within the School of Health and Social Care Professions at Buckinghamshire New University, High Wycombe campus.
It is a 3-year programme, which on successful completion leads to eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a diagnostic radiographer.
The EE appointment tenure will be for four years from September 2024 to September 2028.
This position requires the external examiner to be a diagnostic radiographer with current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council with suitable teaching qualifications and academic experience. Experience in teaching and supporting apprentice learners is preferred but not essential. Guidance can be provided for those new to the role. Full course details & documentation will be provided on appointment.
As an external examiner you will be responsible for contributing to the quality assurance of the programme. You will be involved in approving assessment tasks, moderating student work, completion of an annual report and will be invited to attend examination boards. You may be asked to provide comments on proposed modifications and the development of new modules.
The University provides External Examiner Induction Training to support those new to external examining and experienced External Examiners.
As External Assessor you will operate in line with current External Quality Assurance of Apprenticeship End-Point Assessment for Integrated Higher and Degree Apprenticeships guidance (https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/publications/external-quality-assurance-of-apprenticeship-end-point-assessment-for-integrated-higher-and-degree-apprenticeships/).
All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment.
For more information or if you would like to be considered for this role, please email your expression of interest and CV to Dr Aarthi Ramlaul, Associate Professor and Discipline Lead for Diagnostic Radiography, at aarthi.ramlaul@bucks.ac.uk by 30th June 2024.