External Examiner position for Master of Nursing and BSc (Hons) Nursing programmes

Opening Date:
13 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
1 Apr 2024
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We seek an external examiner for the undergraduate Master of Nursing(Adult) and BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programmes to start in September 2024. You will work alongside the Programme Leaders, Programme Team and the current External Examiner for the Quality Assurance and Enhancement of the programmes. The programmes are 4-year, full time and lead to professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). You will be responsible for a selection of modules from SCQF levels 9, 10 and 11, contributing to the degree classification.

The ideal candidate should have a solid academic background in nursing, extensive experience in the field, and a thorough understanding of the SCQF levels 9, 10 and 11. External Examiners appointed to the programmes are responsible for all modules at these levels. Various assessment strategies are utilised, including written assignments, exams, OSCAs, reflective accounts, presentations, practise assessment documents and e-portfolios. We also welcome EEs to be part of the exam setting and provide comments on new curricula as they develop.

Further information about the programmes is available at:
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate-study/2024/bsc-hons-nursing-2024-entry/

https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate-study/2024/master-of-nursing-mnurse-2024-entry/

Further information about the role is available at:
https://www.qmu.ac.uk/about-the-university/quality/resources-for-external-examiners/

The appointment will commence in September 2024. Please email a brief CV to the programme leader, Georgios Tsigkas, no later than Monday 1st April 2024. Please do not hesitate to contact Georgios Tsigkas, Programme Leader – Master of Nursing, with any queries.