External Examiner – BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Opening Date:
1 Aug 2022
Closing Date:
9 Sep 2022
Salary Range:

Competitive salary of £200 annual flat fee, plus £6 for each student completer

The School of Health Sciences, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham, is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme.

1. Details about the programme:
Details about the programme can be found on our website at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/undergraduate/physiotherapy-rehabilitation-courses/index.aspx

2. External examiner responsibilities, regulations and requirements:

a) Responsibilities:
External examiner responsibilities include external moderation of assessments, completion of an annual monitoring report and attendance at Examination boards (at least one per year). The School uses an electronic marking system. External examiners are required to make use of the system during the external moderation process.

A full list of responsibilities for external examiners can be found in section 2 and 9 of the University’s Quality Manual at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/qualitymanual/governance/appointment-responsibilities-external-examiners-for-taught-programmes.aspx

b) Criteria and restrictions for the appointment of external examiners:
Criteria for the appointment of external examiners can be found in section 4 and Restrictions on the appointment of external examiners can be found within section 6, of the University’s Quality Manual at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/qualitymanual/governance/appointment-responsibilities-external-examiners-for-taught-programmes.aspx

All appointments are subject to candidate(s) meeting the University’s criteria for appointment.

c) Requirements:
Applicants should hold appropriate academic qualifications, including professional registration. It is preferable to have previous experience of external examining although support and guidance can be supplied for those new to this role.

The appointment will start immediately and will be for a period of four years.

3. How to apply:
Interested individuals should send their expressions of interest together with a full Curriculum Vitae including your HCPC registration number and name as it appears on the register, details of your research, publications, teaching and external examining, along with any other relevant information to: HS-Ext-Examiners@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk

4. For queries about the role, contact: