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The Department of Health Professions at Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the following programme:

• MSc (Pre-Registration) Dietetics

Appointments start 01/09/2025 with a standard tenure ending in 31/12/2029. In accordance with Manchester Met’s External Examining Policy, nominees should:

• Must be HCPC registered
• have completed a doctoral degree;
• have awareness of current developments in the design and delivery of relevant curricula;
• have sufficient academic standing, credibility and breadth of experience within the discipline;
• hold a current post of at least Senior Lecturer level within a Higher Education Institution;
• have knowledge and understanding of external reference points for academic quality and standards, and familiarity with the standard expected of students at the appropriate award level;
• be fluent in English
• have previous experience of External Examining within a UK Higher Education institution

Due consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria, on a case-by-case basis. Duties include moderation of assignment briefs and student work, completion of an annual report and potential consultation on programme modifications. If you are interested and eligible, please apply to assessments@mmu.ac.uk Please state the Programme title in the subject line of your email and include the following:

• Full CV
• Details of any other External Examining appointments you currently hold, including the start and end dates of these appointments
• Details of any involvement you have had with Manchester Metropolitan University.

Expressions of interest should be sent no later than 13/05/2025 The annual fee for this External Examining post is £600. NOTE: You will not be eligible for this role if you have had a close involvement with Manchester Metropolitan University or a collaborative partner within the past five years. ‘Close involvement’ may be defined as having been a member of staff, governor or student of the University, or possessing a close professional, contractual or personal relationship with a member of staff or student with an involvement in the Programme (including involvement in collaborative research activity). Aimee Ainscough Assessment Standards Assessment Management Manchester Metropolitan University Email: assessments@mmu.ac.uk For details of how the University collects and uses External Examiner personal data, please see our privacy notice: https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/data-protection/privacy-notices/externalexaminers/

The Department of Health Professions at Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the following programme:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

Appointments start 01/09/2025 with a standard tenure ending in 31/12/2029. In accordance with Manchester Met’s External Examining Policy, nominees should:

• Must be both a HCPC registered physiotherapist and a Chartered Physiotherapist
• have completed a doctoral degree;
• have awareness of current developments in the design and delivery of relevant curricula;
• have sufficient academic standing, credibility and breadth of experience within the discipline;
• hold a current post of at least Senior Lecturer level within a Higher Education Institution;
• have knowledge and understanding of external reference points for academic quality and standards, and familiarity with the standard expected of students at the appropriate award level;
• be fluent in English
• have previous experience of External Examining within a UK Higher Education institution

Due consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria, on a case-by-case basis. Duties include moderation of assignment briefs and student work, completion of an annual report and potential consultation on programme modifications. If you are interested and eligible, please apply to assessments@mmu.ac.uk Please state the Programme title in the subject line of your email and include the following:

• Full CV
• Details of any other External Examining appointments you currently hold, including the start and end dates of these appointments
• Details of any involvement you have had with Manchester Metropolitan University.

Expressions of interest should be sent no later than 13/05/2025 The annual fee for this External Examining post is £600. NOTE: You will not be eligible for this role if you have had a close involvement with Manchester Metropolitan University or a collaborative partner within the past five years. ‘Close involvement’ may be defined as having been a member of staff, governor or student of the University, or possessing a close professional, contractual or personal relationship with a member of staff or student with an involvement in the Programme (including involvement in collaborative research activity). Aimee Ainscough Assessment Standards Assessment Management Manchester Metropolitan University Email: assessments@mmu.ac.uk For details of how the University collects and uses External Examiner personal data, please see our privacy notice: https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/data-protection/privacy-notices/externalexaminers/

The Department of Health Professions at Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the following programmes:

• MSc Food Science and Innovation
• MSc Human Nutrition

Appointments start 01/09/2025 with a standard tenure ending in 31/12/2029. In accordance with Manchester Met’s External Examining Policy, nominees should:

• Must be Association for Nutrition (AfN) registered
• have completed a doctoral degree;
• have awareness of current developments in the design and delivery of relevant curricula;
• have sufficient academic standing, credibility and breadth of experience within the discipline;
• hold a current post of at least Senior Lecturer level within a Higher Education Institution;
• have knowledge and understanding of external reference points for academic quality and standards, and familiarity with the standard expected of students at the appropriate award level;
• be fluent in English
• have previous experience of External Examining within a UK Higher Education institution

Due consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria, on a case-by-case basis. Duties include moderation of assignment briefs and student work, completion of an annual report and potential consultation on programme modifications. If you are interested and eligible, please apply to assessments@mmu.ac.uk Please state the Programme title in the subject line of your email and include the following:

• Full CV
• Details of any other External Examining appointments you currently hold, including the start and end dates of these appointments
• Details of any involvement you have had with Manchester Metropolitan University.

Expressions of interest should be sent no later than 13/05/2025 The annual fee for this External Examining post is £600. NOTE: You will not be eligible for this role if you have had a close involvement with Manchester Metropolitan University or a collaborative partner within the past five years. ‘Close involvement’ may be defined as having been a member of staff, governor or student of the University, or possessing a close professional, contractual or personal relationship with a member of staff or student with an involvement in the Programme (including involvement in collaborative research activity). Aimee Ainscough Assessment Standards Assessment Management Manchester Metropolitan University Email: assessments@mmu.ac.uk For details of how the University collects and uses External Examiner personal data, please see our privacy notice: https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/data-protection/privacy-notices/externalexaminers/

The School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership at the University of Bradford is looking for a dedicated individual to undertake the role of external examiner for our Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) programmes to commence immediately. The PNA programme comprises of a single 15 credit, level 7 module to enable qualified nurses working in a clinical or practice education role, to develop the required skills to act as a professional nurse advocate. The programme aligns to the RCN education standards for PNA and is awaiting confirmation of RCN accreditation. An overview of your role and responsibilities includes: Confirming the comparability of standards of student performance at University of Bradford with those of similar modules at other UK Institutions of Higher Education; confirming that the assessment process in its entirety is sound and has been fairly conducted with full regard to justice to students; reporting and advising on the above by means of approving coursework and examination papers and providing an annual report to the University. The appointee will be required to moderate a sample of work and you will also be required to produce an annual report and attend Boards of Examiners as appropriate. You should have appropriate expertise/experience in the areas of nursing and ideally with PNA or PMA provision. Preference would be given to applicants currently or recently delivering a PNA programme within an AEI. The successful candidate will hold current NMC registration. The applicant should have an interest in professional advocacy and restorative clinical supervision and service development. The successful applicant must have with experience of postgraduate programmes, leadership modules and clinical supervision. The successful candidate will be able to undertake a role in the assurance of academic standards in Higher Education and should be aware of modern developments in the design and delivery of a postgraduate curriculum. You should not hold more than one other UK Higher Education External Examiner post at the start of the contract and be qualified to at least the level of the programme to be examined. External Examiners’ fees for taught programmes are calculated according to a formula that takes into account both programme and module responsibilities. Further information about the School and programmes can be found at: For Further information about the role please contact the Programme Leader Louise Wem at h.l.wem1@bradford.ac.uk Interested individuals should submit a CV in the first instance to Laura Baxter at externalexaminers@bradford.ac.uk by 15th May 2025  

Cardiff University is a member of the Russell Group of Britain’s leading research universities and is regarded as a university of first choice among high calibre students. Cardiff School of Healthcare Sciences is a thriving centre of teaching and research in the fields of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions, with a local, national and international reputation in all areas. We wish to appoint a new External Examiner to our MSc Advanced Clinical Practice. The term of office will be for four academic years commencing with effect from September 2025 and applications are invited from those who hold registered teacher status with the NMC. Please note that external examiners are required to engage with assessment of both theory and practice elements of the programme. Details of the current programme can be found at; https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/advanced-clinical-practice-msc-full-time-18-months If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please forward your full Curriculum Vitae, including details of your research, publications, teaching and external examining experience, along with any other relevant information to; Janine Martin Tel : 02920687524 Email: Martinjl2@cardiff.ac.uk The closing date for receipt of applications 12th May 2025.

The Department of Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the following programmes:

• BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing;
• BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies Top-Up
• FdSc Health and Care Practice (Nursing Associate)

Appointments start 01/09/2025 with a standard tenure ending in 31/12/2029. In accordance with Manchester Met’s External Examining Policy, nominees should:

• Be an NMC registered Adult Nurse
• have completed a doctoral degree;
• have awareness of current developments in the design and delivery of relevant curricula;
• have sufficient academic standing, credibility and breadth of experience within the discipline;
• hold a current post of at least Senior Lecturer level within a Higher Education Institution;
• have knowledge and understanding of external reference points for academic quality and standards, and familiarity with the standard expected of students at the appropriate award level;
• be fluent in English
• have previous experience of External Examining within a UK Higher Education institution

Due consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria, on a case-by-case basis. Duties include moderation of assignment briefs and student work, completion of an annual report and potential consultation on programme modifications. If you are interested and eligible, please apply to assessments@mmu.ac.uk Please state the Programme title in the subject line of your email and include the following:

• Full CV
• Details of any other External Examining appointments you currently hold, including the start and end dates of these appointments
• Details of any involvement you have had with Manchester Metropolitan or the Royal Northern College of Music in the last 5 years.

Expressions of interest should be sent no later than 12/05/2025. The annual fee for this External Examining post is £600. NOTE: You will not be eligible for this role if you have had a close involvement with Manchester Metropolitan University or a collaborative partner within the past five years. ‘Close involvement’ may be defined as having been a member of staff, governor or student of the University, or possessing a close professional, contractual or personal relationship with a member of staff or student with an involvement in the Programme (including involvement in collaborative research activity). Aimee Ainscough Education Services Officer Assessment Standards Assessment Management Manchester Metropolitan University Email: assessments@mmu.ac.uk For details of how the University collects and uses External Examiner personal data, please see our privacy notice: https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/data-protection/privacy-notices/externalexaminers/

The Department of Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the following programmes:

• Non-Medical Prescribing (including V300 for Nurses)

As this is dual PSRB regulated the NMC and HCPC the post holder will need to hold current registration as an independent/supplementary prescriber with either of the 2 regulators. Appointments start 01/09/2025 with a standard tenure ending in 31/12/2029. In accordance with Manchester Met’s External Examining Policy, nominees should:

• have completed a doctoral degree
• have awareness of current developments in the design and delivery of relevant curricula;
• have sufficient academic standing, credibility and breadth of experience within the discipline;
• hold a current post of at least Senior Lecturer level within a Higher Education Institution;
• have knowledge and understanding of external reference points for academic quality and standards, and familiarity with the standard expected of students at the appropriate award level;
• be fluent in English
• have previous experience of External Examining within a UK Higher Education institution

Due consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria, on a case-by-case basis. Duties include moderation of assignment briefs and student work, completion of an annual report and potential consultation on programme modifications. If you are interested and eligible, please apply to assessments@mmu.ac.uk Please state the Programme title in the subject line of your email and include the following:

• Full CV
• Details of any other External Examining appointments you currently hold, including the start and end dates of these appointments
• Details of any involvement you have had with Manchester Metropolitan or the Royal Northern College of Music in the last 5 years.

Expressions of interest should be sent no later than 12/05/2025 The annual fee for this External Examining post is £600. NOTE: You will not be eligible for this role if you have had a close involvement with Manchester Metropolitan University or a collaborative partner within the past five years. ‘Close involvement’ may be defined as having been a member of staff, governor or student of the University, or possessing a close professional, contractual or personal relationship with a member of staff or student with an involvement in the Programme (including involvement in collaborative research activity). Aimee Ainscough Education Services Officer Assessment Standards Assessment Management Manchester Metropolitan University Email: assessments@mmu.ac.uk For details of how the University collects and uses External Examiner personal data, please see our privacy notice: https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/data-protection/privacy-notices/externalexaminers/

Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is seeking to engage an External Examiner or examiners for the following Programme with effect from 1st February 2024: VACANCY REF: 25/03 Programme(s): MSci Nurse Paramedic Closing Date: 31st May 2025 You must have an understanding of the NMC standards for pre-registration nursing (Adult) and the Education standards (HCPC) and HCPC proficiencies for Paramedics, have at least 2 years experience in a HEI setting and hold a master's degree. External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. Principle duties normally include:

• Visit the University when possible and moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts, attend Module Assessment Boards and Award Boards and produce an Annual Report (attendance can be online where applicable)
• Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed
• External Examiners are also invited to engage with students in practice
• They will have excellent underpinning knowledge of the Standards for Nurse Education (Adult) NMC requirements and/or the Standards of proficiency for Paramedics (HCPC).
• Some experience of paramedicine/ critical care would be advantageous but not essential
• The appointed External Examiner will be required to work collaboratively with other External Examiners to provide the above support for the programme quality standards.

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact: Associate Head of Adult Nursing and Primary Care: Catherine Croughan - catherine.croughan@edgehill.ac.uk External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £620.31 (inclusive of holiday pay) based on the time allocations defined below 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. Activity No days No decimal hrs Total Moderation 2.0 15 £210.15 Attendance at Board 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Report 1.0 7.5 £200.00 Mentoring External Examiners (where this has been arranged) 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Total 5.0 37.5 £620.31 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 AskNursingMidwifery@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and/or 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/.

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for our MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration) course. The remit would be to externally moderate all modules for this course. The course has one intake per year in January, with an approximate cohort size of 50. We are looking for someone: • who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes; • previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential • HCPC registered physiotherapist The appointment will be for the four academic years 2025 to 2029, from the 1 October 2025. Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions: • University of Lincoln • Coventry University • Bucks new University The University of Northampton will not appoint an External Examiner from any of our approved partnerships. This information will be checked upon application. Closing date: 30 June 2025 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to externalexaminers@northampton.ac.uk If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will destroy your application and CV after 1 month of the advert closing. If you are successful, your application and CV will be retained securely for 5 years, one year after the end of the 4-year contract. The University of Northampton is committed to creating a learning experience that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity as exemplified by the rich social and ethnic backgrounds of our student body. We encourage applications from colleagues from diverse backgrounds to ensure that external scrutiny continues to challenge and inspire us.

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy and BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy Degree apprenticeship. The remit would be to externally moderate all modules. Both courses will commence in September 2025, with a total number of students being 30. We are looking for someone: • who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes; • previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential • HCPC registered physiotherapist The appointment will be for the four academic years 2025 to 2029, from the 1st October 2025. Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions: • Coventry University • University of Leicester • University of Bedfordshire • University of Lincoln The University of Northampton will not appoint an External Examiner from any of our approved partnerships. This information will be checked upon application. Closing date: 30 June 2025 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to externalexaminers@northampton.ac.uk If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will destroy your application and CV after 1 month of the advert closing. If you are successful, your application and CV will be retained securely for 5 years, one year after the end of the 4-year contract. The University of Northampton is committed to creating a learning experience that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity as exemplified by the rich social and ethnic backgrounds of our student body. We encourage applications from colleagues from diverse backgrounds to ensure that external scrutiny continues to challenge and inspire us.