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The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care (NMPC) is based in the heart of central and south London. It includes the Cicely Saunders Institute for Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, the premier Institute for Palliative Care, bringing together clinical, research and education teams. We are seeking an External Examiner for our BSc Nursing programme. This course is delivered to qualified nurses both online and in Singapore. The course aims to enable nurses to transform bedside care by developing critical, analytical and evidence-based practice skills to lead improvements in health care quality, safety, access and value. For the last four years, King’s has been number 2 in the world and number 1 in Europe for Nursing (QS world rankings). Our award-winning NMPC education programmes span pre-registration nursing and midwifery, and multidisciplinary post-graduate taught and research programmes. King’s is the largest provider of healthcare education in Europe. Our applied clinical and health research transforms therapies, the healthcare experience and outcomes for patients. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) placed King’s applied and allied health research 1st for: overall proportion of research rated 4* (world-leading, the best mark possible), research papers rated 4*, impact rated 4*, environment rated 4* (joint), Grade Point Average and Power. REF2021 rated as world-leading: 100% of our environment, 86% of our impact and 70% of our research overall. Over 95% of our research overall was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

External Examiner Required Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is seeking to engage an External Examiner for the following Allied Health, Social Work & Wellbeing Programme with immediate effect:

• VACANCY REF: AHSWW 24 01
• PROGRAMME: BA (Hons) Social Work
• CLOSING DATE: 17th October 2024

External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. Principle duties normally include;

• Review and approve assessment strategies and guidance that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed;
• Moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts;
• Attend module assessment boards;
• Produce an Annual External Examiners Report, aligned to University requirements;
• External Examiners may be invited to engage with students in practice;
• They will have an established background in teaching on a social work course approved by a professional regulator and desirably experience of Higher Education quality processes.

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programmes, please contact: Applied Health and Social Care – Susan Williams (Programme Lead) Email: willias@edgehill.ac.uk External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £620.31 based on time allocations plus reimbursement of expenses, as appropriate. Total fees may vary slightly dependent on the size of the provision covered by an External Examiner. The production and submission of the annual report is paid at a higher rate of £200 for the full 7.5 hours work. All fees are claimed through the claim form/online system when work is completed throughout the academic year, please liaise with the Academic Quality Officer to ensure you are set up on the system. Admission to the University’s External Examiners Register is on the basis of satisfactory completion of the University’s Committee and Personnel approval processes, including Right to Work and Reciprocity Checks. Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to Vicki Hall – hallv@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and vacancy reference. Your data will be held and not processed for any purpose other than that for which it has been obtained, in accordance with current Data Protection Legislation until this recruitment process has concluded. Should you be unsuccessful in your application your data will be destroyed securely. For more information, our Privacy Notice is available at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/externalexaminers/

Ranked in the top 6 in England, for Nursing, in the 2022 Complete University Guide and gaining TEF Gold for 2023, Keele University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery are seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the school’s expanding post-registration portfolio. This role will focus on the BSc Clinical Practice programme and include some additional standalone/elective modules, at levels 6 or 7. Examples of some of the modules that the applicant would be reviewing are indicated below: Critical Care Minor Injuries Critical Care Practice The Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Heart Failure Management in Clinical Practice Fundamentals in General Nursing Practice External examiners are key in supporting the school and play an important role in maintaining the standards of the University's awards. We are a dynamic and motivated team. The role includes:

• Approval of assessment tasks
• Reviewing samples of students work, both written and practical assessments.
• Review of assessment processes and programme modifications
• Sharing expert knowledge in content delivery and assessment
• Attendance at relevant examination boards (usually online and usually up to four times a year)
• Submission of annual reports
• Support with the approval processes of NMC programmes

Essential:

• Working in a UK HEI with no formal educational links with Keele University in the last 5 years
• Current registration with a relevant professional body, including a recordable teaching qualification.
• Relevant academic and/or professional qualifications to at least the level of the qualification being externally examined.

The successful applicant would be required for a period of 4 years. Previous experience as an external examiner is desirable, but not essential. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black and Minority Ethnic communities, as this group is currently underrepresented among external examiners. Applicants should send an expression of interest, by CV to: Sandra Ball s.ball@keele.ac.uk by 17th October 2024.

The University of Cumbria is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for MSc Midwifery and BSc Midwifery with immediate effect. This includes some apprenticeship modules. Ideally interested applicants should have experience of external examining in at least one other Higher Education Institution but this is not compulsory. Any interested applicants must have current NMC registration as a Midwife. Please note that we are unable to accept applications from you if:-

• You are a current external examiner within the University of Cumbria
• You are currently professionally involved with members of the programme team
• You have been an external examiner at the University or employed by the University or at one of its associate institutions within the previous eight years

Information on the external examining role at the University of Cumbria is available via the following link: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/AboutUs/Services/AQD/ExtExaminers.aspx If you are interested, please apply by sending your CV to sophie.ray@cumbria.ac.uk by 31st October 2024.

The University of Cumbria is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for FdSc Assistant Practitioner, including HLA with immediate effect. Please contact Ali Richards for further information. Ideally interested applicants should have experience of external examining in at least one other Higher Education Institution but this is not compulsory. Please note that we are unable to accept applications from you if:-

• You are a current external examiner within the University of Cumbria
• You are currently professionally involved with members of the programme team
• You have been an external examiner at the University or employed by the University or at one of its associate institutions within the previous eight years

Information on the external examining role at the University of Cumbria is available via the following link: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/AboutUs/Services/AQD/ExtExaminers.aspx If you are interested, please apply by sending your CV to ali.richards@cumbria.ac.uk by 31st October 2024.

The University of Cumbria is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for FdSc Nursing Associate HLA and non-HLA with effect from January 2025. Please contact Clare Glover for further information. Ideally interested applicants should have experience of external examining in at least one other Higher Education Institution but this is not compulsory. The applicant must be NMC registered. Please note that we are unable to accept applications from you if:-

• You are a current external examiner within the University of Cumbria
• You are currently professionally involved with members of the programme team
• You have been an external examiner at the University or employed by the University or at one of its associate institutions within the previous eight years

Information on the external examining role at the University of Cumbria is available via the following link: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/about/organisation/professional-services/academic-registry/external-examiners/ If you are interested, please apply by sending your CV to clare.glover@cumbria.ac.uk by 31st October 2024.

The School of Nursing and Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University is looking to appoint an External Examiner for our MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship programme. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academics who have experience within Advanced Clinical Practice education and have some Degree Apprenticeship experience. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. The appointment will normally be for a period of 4 years. Applicants should hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care Professions Council. Suitable candidates will:

• Be employed in Higher Education
• Have experience in delivering advanced clinical practice education
• Have experience in the participation or delivery of apprenticeship programmes.
• Have experience in designing, delivering, and assessing Level 7 provision.
• Usually have previous External Examiner experience.
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

Duties will include:

• Moderating samples of essay scripts and other assessed materials, advising the programme teams on the content and standard of assessments
• Completion of module reports and a yearly programme report.
• Liaising with other external examiners at LJMU.
• Attendance at the Board of Examiners as required.
• Liaise with the external verifier of the apprenticeship standard as required.

If you are interested in this opportunity please send an expression of interest, together with your current CV to Sarah Shardlow (Programme Leader) s.a.shardlow@ljmu.ac.uk If you would like more information or an informal chat please contact either Sarah Shardlow, Joanne Fisher: Apprenticeship Lead (j.l.fisher@ljmu.ac.uk) or Jackie Davenport: Head of Curriculum Development and Enhancement (J.davenport@ljmu.ac.uk).

The University of Liverpool, School of Allied Health Professionals & Nursing, is seeking to appoint an external examiners for the MSc Adult Nursing Therapy Programme. The successful applicants would be appointed with effect from October 2024 for a term of four years, and would be joining an established and supportive team. External examiners are required to attend virtual Module Assessment Boards and to complete an annual report. If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact Julie Crane, Programme Lead for the programme abbottj@liverpool.ac.uk All appointments are subject to meeting the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners. Interested individuals should send their CV, to: abbottj@liverpool.ac.uk Julie Crane, Programme Lead for MSc Adult Nursing, School of Allied Health Professions & Nursing, University of Liverpool before 18 October 2024.

The University of Liverpool, School of Allied Health Professionals & Nursing, is seeking to appoint an external examiners for the MSc Adult Nursing Therapy Programme. The successful applicants would be appointed with effect from October 2024 for a term of four years, and would be joining an established and supportive team. External examiners are required to attend virtual Module Assessment Boards and to complete an annual report. If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact Julie Crane, Programme Lead for the programme abbottj@liverpool.ac.uk All appointments are subject to meeting the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners. Interested individuals should send their CV, to: abbottj@liverpool.ac.uk Julie Crane, Programme Lead for MSc Adult Nursing, School of Allied Health Professions & Nursing, University of Liverpool before 18 October 2024.

The Division of Advanced Clinical Practice and Non-Medical Prescribing at London South Bank University is seeking to appoint an external examiner for: MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (adult) course and our Non-Medical Prescribing module from October 2024. The ACP programme is accredited (along with our ACP (Child) and ACP (mental health course)) by Health Education England’s Centre for Advancing Practice. The non-medical prescribing qualification is a registrable qualification with the NMC, HCPC, and GPhC. The Institute of Health and Social Care, comprising the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the School of Allied and Community Health, at London South Bank University has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the education, research and practice development of a variety of health and social care specialists. The University operates a single tier examination board system, with external examiners being appointed to an Exam board to oversee module results and student progression. The Examination Board meets virtually three times a year, and there is an expectation that the external examiner will attend at least one Examination Board during the year and submit an annual report to the University. Applications are invited from suitably qualified academic staff who hold a minimum of a Master’s degree. The ideal academic candidate for this post will have previous experience as an External Examiner in advanced practice and non-medical prescribing (although support will be provided to exceptional candidates without this prior experience) and should be currently active in educational delivery and research within the field of advanced practice. We would ideally prefer one external examiner to cover the MSc ACP (Adult) course and the non-medical prescribing module. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment (UK Quality Code for HE; Chapter 7 External Examining; Indicator 5). For informal enquiries please contact: Dr Bernadette Rae, Associate Professor, Course Leader MSc ACP Adult and NMP module lead raeb2@lsbu.ac.uk or Dr Judith Enterkin, Head of Division ACP and NMP Judith.enterkin@lsbu.ac.uk Please apply by 31st October 2024 with a CV detailing any external examining and practice experience.