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The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health at Coventry University wishes to appoint an External Examiner to support our current team of External Examiners for modules within the BSc Children and Young People’s Nursing and BSc Children and Young People’s Nursing Apprenticeship courses. Coventry University offers extensive support for External Examiners and holds briefing workshops annually. Further support is also provided by the professional lead, course directors and course administrators. As an External Examiner you will be expected to moderate modules delivered on the course and review assessment materials prior to the Assessment Boards. You will also be required to complete an annual External Examining Report. 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;
• Applicants must not have been a Coventry University Examiner or employee within the last five years;
• Applicants will have a qualification registered with the HCPC or the NMC and a commitment to interprofessional education;
• Experience of being an External Examiner is desirable but not essential.

Please note that all appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration requirements. For expressions of interest please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to, Steph Mansfield, Assistant Professor at ab1961@coventry.ac.uk

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: Title Level Credits

• Critical Care 6 30
• Minor Injuries 6/7 15
• Critical Care Practice 7 30
• The Advanced Critical Care Practitioner 7 30
• Heart Failure Management in Clinical Practice 7 30
• Fundamentals in General Nursing Practice 6 30

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 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 10.05.24.

We are seeking to appoint an external examiner for three programmes which enable staff working in health and social care to develop their professional knowledge to equip them for career advancement. The role requires you to review a small number of modules that are delivered either via a partner Further Education College (New College Swindon) or via our online/on-campus provision offered directly by Oxford Brookes University. Students on the BSc are only completing level 6 study to move professional education that is the equivalent of a Foundation degree or Diploma in HE up to a full BSc (Hons) award. The MSc curriculum allows students to combine previous Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at level 7 with research methods study and a dissertation to create a bespoke Masters that will enhance their careers. The suitable candidate for this role will be currently engaged in teaching of a health or social care degree and they will have experience of supporting students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The appointment is from the beginning of September 2024 for a term of four years. External Examiners are required to moderate assessments, attend examination committees (online), and to complete an annual report. External Examiners are also requested to provide comments on proposed modifications to modules and the development of new modules, within their area of expertise. If you would like further information relating to the programme, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Sarah Howcutt, Programme Lead, by emailing: showcutt@brookes.ac.uk If you are interested in the above position, then please send a copy of your CV to the above e-mail address. Salary Range: £500 per annum

External Panel Member Required for Nursing and Midwifery Council and University Re-Validation Panel: Pre-Registration Nursing Programme. The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) are seeking an external panel member for a joint Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and University re-validation panel event due to be held on the 5th June 2024 in person at the Chelmsford campus in Essex. We are seeking an academic peer (NMC Registrant Nurse, any field) who is external to ARU, and not currently working for us as an external examiner or has worked for us in any role within the last five years. You will need to be a permanent member of academic staff at another UK university. As part of this process, you will be required to review the re-validation documents prior to the event. Contribute subject expertise and contribute to the review report and judgement on the provision through attendance at the validation event. Please note that the successful candidate must be willing to provide their Passport/Proof of Identity documentation to enable the necessary Right to Work checks to be undertaken in advance of the validation event. For informal enquiries, please contact Laura Adley, Interim Head of School for Nursing laura.adley@aru.ac.uk

The School of Health and Social Care within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science at Swansea University is seeking to appoint an external examiner for the above nursing programme for an initial four year period. The successful applicant will be asked to attend one examination board per year and submit an annual report following this. External examiners are also required to provide comments on proposed modifications and the development of new modules within their area of expertise. Essential Criteria: Experience of delivering pre-registration programmes Current NMC registration on the appropriate part of the register Desirable Criteria: Previous experience as an external examiner Date of appointment: 24/25 – 27/28 Closing date: 30 April 2024 Programme details will be provided to the appointee and induction/training offered. Please note that due to existing external examiner arrangements we are not able to appoint candidates from the following institutions: University of Coventry, Solent University, Cardiff University, Kings College London, University of Greenwich London, Oxford Brookes, Sheffield Hallam, Staffordshire University, University of Surrey, University of Essex, University of Hertfordshire, University of West London, De Montfort University, University of Ulster, Edinburgh Napier University, Birmingham City University, Queen’s University Belfast, Buckinghamshire New University, Open University, Angela Ruskin University Cambridge, University of Plymouth, Keele University, London South Bank University, University of Huddersfield, University of Hull, UWE Bristol, Glasgow Caledonian University, University of South Wales, University of East Anglia, University of Roehampton, University of York, University of Derby, Teesside University, University of Leicester, University of Western Scotland, Nottingham Trent University, and Northumbria University. For expressions of interest, further information on the programme or to submit your CV, please contact Lisa Duffy on L.D.Duffy@swansea.ac.uk.

We are seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for the MSc in Hazardous Area Response and PgCert First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care (Paramedic) pathway. The programme is based within the School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health. Students on the pathway will be Paramedics but will share modules with other registered health and social care professionals, for example Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Occupational Therapists, and Social Workers. Consequently, the external examiner would be a Paramedic with experience of post-graduate educational provision, have a recordable teaching qualification and a current registration with the HCPC. Modules to be examined include a focus on Paramedic science, interprofessional and distance learning. 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 Zoom up to three assessment panels a year (March, June, and November) and the submission of external examiner reports
• To attend one assessment event per year if appropriate (for example, OSCE or oral presentation)
• 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.

All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. If you would like to be considered for this, please submit a CV by email to health-extex@plymouth.ac.uk by Sunday 28 April or for further information please contact Jason Long (Academic Lead) on jason.long@plymouth.ac.uk.

We are seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for the UG Dietetic programmes. These programmes are based within the School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health. The BSc (Hons) Dietetics programme is a full time 3-year undergraduate programme and the MDiet (Hons) Dietetics is a full time 4-year undergraduate programme, successful completion of these programmes leads to eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This position requires the external examiner to be a dietitian, have a recordable teaching qualification and a current registration with Health and Care Professions Council. Ideally you would be a programme lead or university lecturer on an accredited Nutrition & Dietetic or Dietetic programme. You will be working alongside the Nutrition external examiner and will be responsible for reviewing the dietetic modules within the programmes. The appointment will be for four years from 1st August 2024. The commitment required is as follows:

• To review a range of coursework throughout the year.
• To attend via Zoom an assessment panel per 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.

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 health-extex@plymouth.ac.uk by Sunday 28th April, or for further information about the role email tracey.parkin@plymouth.ac.uk or avril.collinson@plymouh.ac.uk (Dietetic Programme Leads).

Plymouth Marjon University* is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the MSc Pre-registration Nursing Degree Apprenticeship programme which is scheduled to start in May 2024. This appointment will commence with immediate effect on approval and will end on 31st December 2027. About the programme This two-year postgraduate degree programme has been developed for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree (achieving a classification of 2:2 or above) and aspire to advance their careers in the field of nursing. The programme is designed to prepare students for eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities / Mental Health / Adult). Structured with a comprehensive array of both theoretical and practice-based learning modules, students will embark on a journey to cultivate their expertise, skills, and professional conduct, thereby evolving into healthcare leaders and pioneers. This transformation will empower them to proficiently coordinate and administer high-quality, safe, person-centred care in accordance with the NMC (2018) Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. About the role The External Examiner would be expected to engage with the provision virtually and, where appropriate, in person and submit both an interim and standard report on an annual basis. A fee is payable in line with sector norms, along with reasonable expenses. All prospective External Examiners will need to be registered with the NMC. Recent External Examiner experience is desirable, although the University will provide a mentor for first-time External Examiners. In addition, all new External Examiners will be invited to an annual induction event (online). The full criteria for the appointment of External Examiners are set out in section 4 of the University’s Handbook for External Examiners, which can be accessed at https://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/institutional-documents/external-examination. The University regrets that nominations from current or recently retired colleagues from the following institutions are not eligible to be considered at the present time: Canterbury Christ Church University, Coventry University, University College London, University of Gloucestershire, University of Huddersfield, Oxford Brookes University and Northumbria University. Please e-mail your CV, including details of your relevant experience, to lbrimacombe-wright@marjon.ac.uk Lisa Brimacombe-Wright Quality Assurance Officer Quality and Academic Standards Unit Plymouth Marjon University If you require further information about the provision, please contact Tracey Viney, Programme Leader - TViney@marjon.ac.uk * Plymouth Marjon University is a trading name of the University of St Mark & St John

The Academy of Nursing at the University of Exeter is seeking applicants for the role of External Examiner for our MSci (Hons) Nursing Programme. Underpinned by our unique 7 Pillars of Learning, our pioneering 4-year MSci (Hons) nursing programme offers students the opportunity to follow one of two pathways towards registration: Adult Nursing (Single Registration) or Adult and Mental Health Nursing (Dual Registration). More information about our Academy and MSci (Hons) programme can be found here: https://hcp.exeter.ac.uk/academyofnursing/ We are inviting applications from colleagues who share our passion for designing innovative, authentic assessment approaches and delivering nursing curricula that cultivate a spirit of enquiry, empathy, and engagement in our students. Successful applicants will be registered with the NMC, currently employed at a UK Higher Education Institution, and hold a Masters level qualification (or higher) with recent experience developing and delivering enriching educational and assessment experiences for student nurses. We are particularly keen to hear from Dual Registered nurse academics, although would welcome applications from colleagues with either an Adult or Mental Health qualification. Experience as an External Examiner is desirable, but not essential. Appointment will be from September 2024 for a period of 4 years. Details of the responsibilities of External Examiners at the University of Exeter can be found here: https://as.exeter.ac.uk/academic-policy-standards/tqa-manual/externalexamininghandbook/ To apply and join our Academy of Nursing, please send an Expression of Interest and CV to Professor Richard Kyle, Interim Head, Academy of Nursing at r.kyle@exeter.ac.uk.

We seek an external examiner for the MSc Person-centred Practice (Palliative Care) and the Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care programmes to start in September 2024. Both programmes are run in partnership with St Columba’s Hospice Care and are open to health professionals working with people with palliative care needs. You will work alongside the Programme Leaders and Programme Teams. The programmes are part-time, delivered online through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching. You will be responsible for a selection of modules from SCQF levels 9, 10 and 11. The ideal candidate should have experience in the field of palliative care and of teaching and assessment in the higher education sector on either a nursing or an allied health professional programme. Possession of a masters degree is essential. Various assessment strategies are utilised, including written assignments, reflective accounts, presentations, and simulated recorded conversations. Further information about the programmes is available at: MSc Palliative Care (Person-Centred Practice)|Queen Margaret University (qmu.ac.uk) Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care (CPD) | CPD Courses | Queen Margaret University (qmu.ac.uk) Further information about the role is available at: External Examining | Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (qmu.ac.uk) The appointment will commence in September 2024. Please email a brief CV to the Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care programme leader, Julie Young, no later than Monday 29th April 2024. Please do not hesitate to contact Julie at jyoung1@qmu.ac.uk for further information or with any questions.