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The School of Health and Social Work is looking for an external examiner for its Nursing Associate Programme. The modules form part of the Foundation Degree FdSc in Health Care Practice, and the programme is open to apprentices as well as direct entry students. Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced academic staff, who hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and wish to be part of our friendly, supportive, and enthusiastic team developing an additional route into a nursing career pathway. Previous experience of acting in the role of external examiner is desirable but not essential as support will be available for those who have not undertaken the role before. The tenure of appointment is for four years. All external examiner appointments are subject to approval by the Director of the Centre of Academic Quality Assurance at the University. The successful candidate will have access to an on-line induction to familiarise themselves with the role and will have the opportunity to meet the teaching team. If you are interested in applying for this role, please send an expression of interest and detailed Curriculum Vitae outlining your employment history, qualifications, teaching experience and research/scholarly activities, registration number and any previous external examining activity (if applicable) to Ceri Baker. You are most welcome to contact Ceri as above for an informal discussion or further details.

The School of Health at Leeds Beckett University, is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health and some standalone CPD modules. The post starts on 1 November 2024 for four years. Applicants should be working in UK HE with experience of teaching and examining at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and a professional registration such as HCPC, etc. External Examiners attend Board of Examiners meetings at least once a year, submit an annual report and review coursework. Previous experience of external examining is not necessary, as the University will provide online induction training and a mentor. Further information on the External Examiner role can be found on this link: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/external-examiners/ The appointment is subject to approval by the University’s scrutiny process. The current fee for an External Examiners is £400 per annual, plus reasonable expenses. Due to potential reciprocity issues, please note that we are unable to appoint from the following institutions:

• London South Bank University
• Bangor University
• Huddersfield University
• Iron Mill College, Exeter
• University of Cumbria
• University of East Anglia
• Northumbria University

For expressions of interest, please send your CV to Leisa Templeton, Academic Quality Support Officer, l.d.templeton@leedsbeckett.ac.uk by 26 April 2024. For further information about the role please contact Bryony Walker, Course Director, on b.c.walker@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

The School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, is currently looking to appoint two suitably qualified individuals to the role of External Examiner for the BSc (Hons) Speech & Language Therapy programme, delivered on the University's Derry-Londonderry campus, with a view to commencing post at the start of the 2024-25 academic year in September. Appointments are for a maximum period of four years. Criteria for application:- The external examiner must be registered with the HCPC. Please find attached stipulated expectations of the role and responsibilities as detailed in the University’s External Examiner handbook at the following link:- https://www.ulster.ac.uk/learningenhancement/ccea/external-examiners Individuals appointed to the role of external examiner are expected to commence his/her period of appointment with an induction programme/visit scheduled early in the first year. This is organised centrally by the University. External examiner written reports are received by the university on an annual basis, with an expectation that he/she would normally be in attendance at the June Examinations Board Please return expressions of interest to and accompanying CV, by email to schoolofhealthsciences@ulster.ac.uk, no later than 12noon on Friday 3rd May, 2024. For ease of processing please ensure "EoI EE SLT" is marked in the subject line.

The Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for BSc(Hons)/MSc Nursing Science Mental Health Preregistration Nursing and Return to Practice Mental Health Nursing Programmes. The post holder will be the Lead Examiner for the programmes and will moderate the following modules: MH0407 Theory Module 1: Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice in Health and Ill Health Mental Health Nursing MH0408 Theory Module 2: Applied Life and Social Sciences, Planning and Evaluating Care MH0511 Theory Module 3: Psychosocial Approaches in Mental Health Nursing MH0512 Theory Module 4: Perspectives of Complex Care in Mental Health Nursing MH0613 Theory 5: Transition to Accountable Practitioner in Mental Health Nursing MH0714 Applied Life Science for Mental Health Nursing MH0715 Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health in Mental Health Nursing MH0716 Assessing and Planning for Complex On-going Needs in Mental Health Nursing MH0717 Principles of Innovative Nursing Practice in Mental Health Nursing AC6736 Return to Practice Nursing and Midwifery Further information about the external examiner role can be found at https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/university-services/academic-registry/quality-and-teaching-excellence/assessment/guidance-for-external-examiners/. The appointment will be for 4 academic years from 1 August 2024. As 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 may be invited to attend examination boards. You may be asked to provide comments on proposed modifications and the development of new modules. Applicants should hold appropriate professional registration and academic qualifications. It is preferable to have previous experience as external examiner/assessor although support and guidance can be provided for those new to the role. Full course details and documentation will be provided on appointment. If you are interested in applying or to request further information, please send a CV (max 4 pages) covering the points below to Benjamin Ajibade benjamin.ajibade@northumbria.ac.uk

• Your contact details - postal address, telephone, email address for correspondence.
• Present post and employment history.
• Qualifications and professional memberships.
• External examiner/assessor experience within the past 5 years, including participation in recognised development programme/training.
• Teaching experience and responsibilities within the past 5 years, e.g. subject/modules taught, module tutor role.
• Quality assurance experience within the past 5 years: design/setting/internal moderation of assessments, Module Leader, Course/Programme Leader, approval/validation/review activity or panel membership (internal and external), collaborative/franchise partner activity, committee membership, any other quality assurance capacity.
• Research & related scholarly activity or professional/consultancy within the past 5 years.
• For degree/higher apprenticeship programmes – please ensure your relevant occupational experience and professional body registrations are evident.
• A covering paragraph outlining your suitability, to include indication of any association between yourself and the Northumbria Department. Maximum 500 words, to be incorporated and not as a separate document.

The University of Northampton is looking for an external examiner for our MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH): https://www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-msc/ This programme follows Level 7 Learning Outcomes and involves the following modules: PSYM105 Understanding Children and Young People’s Distress; PSYM106 Therapeutic Skills for Working with Children and Young People; PSYM064 Working with Schools, Parents and Communities, PSYM065 Therapeutic Interventions with Children, Young People and Families, PSYM132 With Young People in Mind: Clinical, Community or Educational Placement; PSYM085 – Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods and PSYM086 – Dissertation and Research Methods, which are also shared with other Masters programs in the counselling children and young people, and counselling subject areas. 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 strongly preferred

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2024 to 2028, from 1 October 2024 Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

• University of Hertfordshire
• Leeds Beckett
• The American College of Greece
• Edge Hill University
• University of Surrey
• University of Exeter
• University of Reading
• University of South Wales

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: 7th May 2024 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Dr Kimberley Hill, Deputy Head of Psychology: Kimberley.Hill@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 post will commence from September 2024 and will be based on an initial four-year term. The focus of the role of EE will be to scrutinise and examine a variety of modules within the BSc Children’s Nursing Programme. External examiner responsibilities include moderation of assessments, completion of an annual monitoring report and attendance at subject panels where student marks are ratified. A schedule of subject panels per academic session will be made available. Experienced and new external examiners will be considered provided the applicant has the relevant professional qualification(s) and experience. Relevant professional experience in the fields of adult nursing and mental health nursing and a valid teaching qualification are essential requirements for this post. Furthermore, subject to right to work in the UK. Full details of the programmes and modules will be provided to appointees and an induction will be provided by the University following appointment. Further information about City, University of London policy for external examiners is available at: https://www.city.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/external-examinations If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to esther.readshaw@city.ac.uk I would be grateful if you could pass this request to any of your colleagues who may be interested in undertaking this role.

The University of Liverpool, School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing, is seeking to appoint an external examiner for the Post-Graduate Certificate in Critical Care programme. The successful applicant would be appointed with effect from September 2024 for a term of four years, and would be joining an established and supportive team. External examiners are required to attend Module Assessment Boards virtually and to complete an annual report. If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact Jan Williams, Programme Lead for the programme janwill@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: Jan Williams, Programme Lead for PG Cert Critical Care, School of School of Allied Health Professions & Nursing, University of Liverpool janwill@liverpool.ac.uk before 31st May 2024.

Edge Hill University Medical School is seeking to engage an External Examiner for the following:- MSc Surgical Care Practice with effect from 24/25 Academic Year:

• Vacancy ref: MED09
• Programme(s): MSc Surgical Care Practice (All pathways)
• Closing date: Friday 17th May 2024

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 at the least once a year, if required, to moderate assessed coursework
• Attend module/award/progression assessment boards online
• Produce an Annual Report
• Review and approve assessment materials that contribute to a student’s final award
• Applicant requires experience in an academic role within post graduate healthcare education in a HEI

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programmes, please contact: Medical School – Sally Stuart (Programme Lead) Tel: 01695 650934 Email: Stuarts@edgehill.ac.uk Fees and Expenses are payable in line with the University policy. 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 Suzanne Lea (ehumsprogrammesteam@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 Worcester is looking for an external examiner for the FdSc two-year Nursing Associate programme. We have been delivering the Nursing Associate programme since April 2017 and since October 2019 have been delivering our Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved programme, which is available through both the UCAS and the apprenticeship route. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff who have an interest and suitable experience related to Nursing Associate programmes and must be registered with the NMC. Applicants must have experience of the requirements of the Nursing Associate apprenticeship including the End Point assessment (EPA) requirements. The University of Worcester offers support for external examiners and a full induction day. Further support is also provided by the Course Lead and module teams. The successful applicant would be appointed with effect from September 2024, for a term of four academic years and would then be invited to a staff induction day. This date to be confirmed. The post holder will be required to: -

• Review and approve coursework assignments.
• Quality assures the standards of learner’s performance.
• Review proposed course changes and claims for recognition of prior learning.
• Meet with students/apprentices and practice partners.
• Confirm the examination / assessment process is fair and just.
• Attend the Board of Examiners.
• Provide an annual report to the University of Worcester

All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. Applicants are advised that the University applies the following criteria to external examiners:

• The area of expertise of external examiners is within the area of assessment undertaken.
• Applicants should have recently been employed (or are still employed) within a university appointment.
• He/she must not have been a University of Worcester examiner within the last five years.

Applications are by submission of CV. Informal enquires and applications can be made by contacting Linda Bale, Course Lead at: l.bale@worc.ac.uk Closing date for applications is 3rd June 2024.

The School of Health & Social Care at the University of Essex is seeking to appoint an external examiner for our undergraduate Occupational Therapy programme. The School of Health and Social Care is an interprofessional, pioneering School committed to making a difference to local, national and international health, social care and voluntary services through education, research and knowledge transfer. The school works in close partnership with the local and regional health and social care economy to drive forward innovative, high-quality education. The majority of activity within the school focuses on the development and delivery of pre-registration curricula, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, across a range of health and social care professions. The school also offers a number of specialist postgraduate taught (PGT) and research (PGR) pathways as well as continuing professional development (CPD) modules. The occupational therapy programmes (BSc, MSc and Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship) were validated during the 2021/2022 academic year. The 2nd and 3rd year modules are: BSc Occupational Therapy

• HS272 – Professional Reasoning
• HS274 – Developing Professional Skills: Therapy and Occupation
• HS240 – Professional Enquiry
• HS276 – Collaboration and Leadership in Service Enhancement
• HS371 – Advancing Occupational Therapy Practice in Diverse Communities
• HS372 – Becoming a Professional: Professional Skills
• HS340 – Professional Enquiry Proposal
• HS374 – Autonomous Practitioner

We would like to appoint an External Examiner who can enhance the quality of teaching and learning within the school. They should have, or be willing to develop knowledge and awareness of these qualification types. Whilst applications from experienced External Examiners are preferred, anyone with appropriate educational and professional experience would be considered. The appointment will be for four years from September 2024 and the commitment required is as follows:

• To attend one examination board per year.
• To submit the annual External Examiner’s Report and comment on the content of the subject area particularly regarding subject benchmarks.
• To review coursework throughout the year and provide comments to ensure academic standards and achievements of students are comparable with those in other HEIs.
• Provide informative comment and recommendations on whether the assessment process measures student achievement rigorously and fairly against the intended outcomes of the course/s and is conducted in line with the relevant policies and regulations.
• Engage with the programme team in the continuous development of the programmes.

For informal inquires please contact Ellen Adomako, BSc Occupational Therapy Programme Lead on ellen.adomako@essex.ac.uk Applications should be accompanied by a C.V. to hsc_examboards@essex.ac.uk by 17 May 2024 Further information is available on our website: https://www.essex.ac.uk/departments/health-and-social-care