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The School of Health & Social Care at the University of Essex is seeking to appoint an external examiner for our undergraduate Occupational Therapy degree apprenticeship. 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 BSc Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship [OTDA]) were validated during the 2021/2022 academic year. To widen access to the OTDA, a bridging module has been developed to allow those who require additional profession specific knowledge in addition to existing qualifications, to enter onto the apprenticeship. The modules within the apprenticeship are as follows: Occupational Therapy CPD Bridging Module

• HS179 – Introduction to Occupational Therapy

BSc Occupational Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship)

• HS805 – Developing Professional Skills: Therapy and Occupation
• HS801 – Professional Reasoning
• HS806 – Collaboration and Leadership in Service Enhancement
• HS240 – Professional Enquiry
• HS807 – Advancing Occupational Therapy Practice in Diverse Communities
• HS340 – Professional Enquiry Proposal
• HS808 – Becoming a Professional: Professional Skills
• HS809 – Autonomous Practitioner (OT)

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.
• Engage with the integrated end-point assessment to facilitate the completion of the apprenticeship process.

For informal inquires please contact Alicia Smith, BSc Occupational Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship) Programme Lead on a.smith@essex.ac.uk Applications should be accompanied by a C.V. to hsc_examboards@essex.ac.uk by 17 May 2024

PG Midwifery External Examiner Advert The School of Allied health Professions and Midwifery at the University of Bradford is looking for a dedicated individual to be external examiner for our postgraduate midwifery provision. This includes a range of standalone level 7 modules (including systematic examination of the newborn and trauma informed care) or as part of our programmes including MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert Midwifery Studies award and MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner (pathway for midwifery). As part of the programme development activity we are in the early stages of developing and gaining approval for further award- MSc Maternal Psychosocial Wellbeing- which is aimed at healthcare practitioners who work in maternity and perinatal health. We are looking forward to discussing the potential and gaining feedback from our future External Examiner. Our assessment committees and boards take place via MS Teams. 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 work sample and produce an annual report and attend Boards of Examiners as appropriate.
• You should have current registration with the NMC, appropriate expertise/experience in midwifery education, and be able to assure academic standards in Higher Education. You should be aware of current developments in the design and delivery of the flexible 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.

Further information about our midwifery programmes can be found at: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/pg/midwifery/ For Further information about the role please contact our Postgraduate Lead- Emily Bee e.bee@bradford.ac.uk Interested individuals should submit a CV in the first instance to Laura Baxter externalexaminers@bradford.ac.uk by 17th May 2024

The Faculty of Health Studies, School of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery at the University of Bradford is looking for a dedicated individual to undertake the role of external examiner for our PG Radiography programmes to commence immediately for a 4-year term. The postgraduate programmes include the recently NHSE accredited MSc Advanced clinical practice (Radiography), and MSc Medical Imaging. An overview of your role and responsibilities including fees and expenses can be found at our External Examiners site: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/teaching-quality/external-expertise The applicant should have appropriate expertise/experience in the areas of diagnostic radiography. They will be able to undertake a paid role in the assurance of academic standards in Higher Education and should be aware of modern developments in the design and delivery of the flexible curriculum. The role would be of interest to colleagues with an interest in curriculum development and design. The appointee will be required to moderate a sample of work, submit an annual report, and attend Examiner Induction and Boards of Examiners as appropriate, virtually if necessary. Applicants should not hold more than one other UK Higher Education External Examiner post at the start of the contract and will be qualified to at least masters level. Previous experience of an External Examining would be advantageous, but not essential. Professional development opportunities are available to support new examiners. The fee for the role is dependent on student numbers, the annual fee is subject to change annually, but in the first year would be £1,495.00 Further information about the Programmes and Department can be found at: Advanced Clinical Practice (Radiography) MSc - University of Bradford Medical Imaging MSc/PGDip/PGCert - University of Bradford For Further information about the role please contact Brian Chaka, Programme Leader (b.chaka@bradford.ac.uk) Interested individuals should submit a CV in the first instance to Laura Baxter, externalexaminers@bradford.ac.uk by Friday 18th May 2024

UWE Bristol, School of Health and Social Wellbeing is seeking three Field External Examiners to support modules within Adult Nursing. The post will be for 4 years commencing on 01/10/2024 and includes the need to attend various examination boards. Essential: Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The subject cluster requires Field External Examiners to represent a range of academic perspectives within the Adult Nursing subject area, the three portfolios will consist of some of the following modules: Adult Nurse 1: Collaborative Approaches to Effective Pain Management Critical Care in Practice Enhancing Practice in Burn Care Introduction to Emergency Care Mastering Emergency Care Principles of Critical Care Principles of Neurosciences Principles of Perioperative Care Adult Nurse 2: Care of the Adult with Diabetes Chronic and Acute Care Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Dementia: Principles of Care Fundamental Principles of Dementia Care Principles of Dementia Care Public Health and Health Promotion for Professional Practice Stroke Care Adult Nurse 3: Dual Diagnosis: Substance Misuse and Mental Health Family and Carer Work for Serious Mental Illness Medication Management in Mental Health Practice Mental Health and Well-being of Children and Young People Motivational Interviewing: Strategies for Lifestyle Changes Principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Solution Focused Practice - Developing Empowering Conversations with People Supporting and Managing those at Risk of Suicide The Social and Policy Context of Mental Health Nursing Working With A Person Experiencing Mental Health Crisis Please note, some of the portfolio will also be delivered at our Collaborative Partners. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black and Minority Ethnic communities, as this group is currently underrepresented among external examiners. You will be required to attend examination boards during the year and complete an annual report. The External examiners operational guide can be accessed by using this link: External examiners - Assessments | UWE Bristol For further information about the roles and provision please contact Carole Irwin, Associate Director of Academic Standards and Regulation - hsw.quality@uwe.ac.uk To apply, please send your expression of interest and a CV to externalsreport@uwe.ac.uk quoting the role you would like to apply for in the subject field, e.g. ‘Adult Nurse 1’. The closing date for this application is 30/04/2024.

The School of Allied health Professions and Midwifery at the University of Bradford is looking for a dedicated individual to undertake the role of external examiner for our Pre-registration 2-year MSc Midwifery (Shortened) programme which commenced in March 2024. Approval from the Nursing and Midwifery Council was received for the new programme in December 2023. The MSc Midwifery (Shortened) 2-year programme provides an innovative opportunity for Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) registered adult nurses to acquire dual registration as a midwife. The programme provides the opportunity for students to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by the NMC (2019) Standards of proficiency for midwives, and on completion of the programme, students will be entitled to register as a midwife and practice within the UK. 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 current registration with the NMC, appropriate expertise/experience in midwifery education, and be able to undertake a role in the assurance of academic standards in Higher Education. You should be aware of current developments in the design and delivery of the flexible 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. Further information about our midwifery programmes can be found at: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/undergraduate/subjects/midwifery/ For Further information about the role please contact the Programme Leader, Lindsay Hobbs l.hobbs@bradford.ac.uk, 01274 236045. Interested individuals should submit a CV in the first instance to Laura Baxter externalexaminers@bradford.ac.uk by 17 May 2024.

Ranked in the top 6 in England, for Nursing, in the 2022 Complete University Guide, 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 Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme (Health Visitor and School Nurse pathways) and will include some additional standalone/elective modules, at levels 6 or 7. Examples of modules that the applicant would be reviewing are:

• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing module
• Specialist Community Public Health Nursing 0-19 conversion
• Practice focused neonatal intensive care
• Newborn infant physical examination

School programmes have undergone reapproval during 2023, to align with the NMC (2022) Standards of proficiency for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing. We have both standard entry and apprenticeship provision for this programme and the successful candidate will be required to undertake the role of External Assessor for the End Point Assessment associated with the apprenticeship pathway. 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, I.e. Recordable qualification in public health e.g. Health Visitor or School Nurse.

The successful applicant would be required to commence in post from June, 2024, 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 Friday, 10th May, 2024.

The University of Northampton, is looking for a dedicated individual to undertake the role of external examiner for our BSc (Hons) Pre-registration Nursing programme (Adult nursing) The role & responsibilities include:

• Confirming the comparability of standards of student performance 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;
• Providing an annual report to the University
• Attending assessment boards.
• Reviewing a range of modules within the Pre-registration nursing Adult Nursing specific programme and within the wider nursing Programme.

You should have appropriate expertise and experience to be able to undertake a role in the quality assurance of academic standards in Higher Education (ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes) and should hold NMC registration in Adult Nursing. All External Examiners for programmes leading to registration or recordable qualifications with the Nursing and Midwifery Council will be expected to maintain their registration to the NMC professional register for the duration of their engagement. Previous experience as an external examiner is strongly preferred. The appointment will be for the four academic years 2024 to 2028, from October 2024. Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

• University of Manchester
• University of Essex
• Birmingham City
• Queens University Belfast
• University of Winchester
• University of Worcester
• Ulster University
• Coventry 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: 31 May 2024 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Clency Meurier Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at clency.meurier@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.

We invite you to become a pivotal part of the University of Bedfordshire within the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences as the Head of the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Education The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences are committed to fostering a community of learning, innovation, and inclusivity. Our School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education stands as a cornerstone of our commitment to excellence in healthcare education. With excellent facilities, a progressive and innovative curriculum and a supportive environment, we empower our students to become compassionate, skilled, and ethical healthcare professionals. As the Head of School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education, you will lead with vision, integrity and dedication to academic excellence. You will provide strategic direction, foster a culture of innovation, and cultivate strong relationships within the university community and beyond. Your leadership will drive the school's mission to produce highly skilled, culturally competent graduates who are ready to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. Heads of School are also key members of the Faculty Executive Group and are expected to contribute more widely to the strategic development of the University taking on specific leadership roles and tasks as required. This Head of School role involves a significant line management responsibility so requires good people and performance management skills. The ability to lead a team where supporting colleagues to perform well whilst maintaining staff wellbeing is imperative. A NMC registrant is required. For more information and to apply visit  https://ubedsli.webitrent.com/ubedsli_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec105gf.open?wvid=264209000d Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form. For further information please contact Dr Alison Tresidder at Alison.tresidder@beds.ac.uk

The School of Health Sciences is looking to appoint an External Examiner for two programmes: our established inter-professional post registration master's programme in Leading Quality Improvement; and our MSc programme in Prevention, Population Health and Leadership led by the Academy for Health Equity , Prevention and Wellbeing (AHEPW) https://www.bangor.ac.uk/ahepw Candidates will therefore need to have experience in the subject area of leadership, change management theories and a broad understanding of health strategies. Applicants should have experience of acting as a constructively critical peer to ensure students are assessed fairly and transparently across the programmes. External examiners will be expected to review a range of assessments relating to each programme, be a member of the board of examiners, attend exam boards and give advice relating to curriculum design and programme structure. Examiners will be expected to complete an annual examiners report form and engage with pathway leads and exam officers when necessary. Therefore, candidates should have experience in teaching and examining, have a good understanding of quality assurance, and have specific subject knowledge in relation to the educational preparation of master's level students in this field of study. All appointments will be expected to meet the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners https://www.bangor.ac.uk/quality/ext_exam.php.en Applicants should be currently employed as a Senior lecturer or above within a university appointment. Applicants must not have been an external examiner for Bangor University during the past 5 years. Please submit expressions of interest and a CV to Nathan Bray (Staff) n.bray@bangor.ac.uk

We are seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the PG Dip SCPHN 0-19 care. This programme is based within the Division of Nursing, Department of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. It is a full time 1 -year or 2-year part time postgraduate programme, which on successful completion leads to eligibility to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council on part 3 of the register. This position requires the external examiner to be an Occupational Health Nurse with current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council on part 3 of the register, with a recordable teaching qualification. The appointment will be for four years from August 2024, and the commitment required is as follows:

• To review a range of coursework throughout the year.
• To attend via Teams an assessment panels throughout the year and to submit an annual external examiner report.
• To engage in communication with the programme team.
• To carry out an interim visit per year, either in person or by virtual means, to meet with staff and students to obtain feedback on assessment in practice and to strengthen your engagement with the ongoing teaching, learning and assessment processes.

The University provides an External Examiner Induction/Briefing seminars to support those new to external examining and experienced External Examiners. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit a CV by email to Allison Wiseman Division Lead Nursing, allison.wiseman@brunel.ac.uk by 20/5/24, or for further information about the role email Angela Davy angela.davy@brunel.ac.uk Programme lead SCPHN