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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.

Institution: University of Huddersfield Department: School of Human and Health Sciences External Examiner(s) for: Cervical screening Description: We are seeking to appoint an external examiner predominantly for Cervical Screening. On completion, students are eligible for registration with the cervical screening database. The students can choose to take the module as non-credit bearing or as a level 7 module. There is an assignment attached to the level 7 element which would require external examination. External examiners will be required to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, visit practice placements, attend Course Assessment Boards, submit an annual report and sign off the Course Leader’s response to the report. Appointees will have relevant field-related experience, academic qualifications to postgraduate level and will be registered with a healthcare registering body. Although previous experience as an external examiner is desirable, the School will make arrangements for new external examiners to have a mentor, where needed. An induction programme is provided for external examiners. The post is due to commence in September 2024. All appointments are for a period of four years. In the first instance would interested applicants please email a brief outline, including their CV to: Name: Emma Fawcett (senior lecturer) Email: e.fawcett@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 257559

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for MA Social Work. The MA in Social Work programme at the University of Northampton is seeking an External Examiner to commence the role for the 2024 academic year. The MA Social Work programme comprises theoretical, academic and practice learning elements in a full-time two-year package. Successful completion leads to a professional and academic award which entitles students to register as a qualified social worker. Read more information about the programme on the university website:

• https://www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/social-work-ma/

We are seeking an academic with suitable experience, you must be a qualified and registered social worker with a knowledge and experience of the professional standards for social work. The appointees would be expected to moderate a range of modules. External Examiners are required to attend the assessment boards and to be available to review examples of students’ assessment material electronically at points throughout the year. Previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential, as support and mentoring can be provided. We do seek someone who can provide developmental feedback to the academic team, comment on the quality of feedback given to students, offer support in reviewing the programme and commit to the overarching ‘critical friend’ element of the External Examiner role. The appointment will be for the four academic years 2024 to 2027, starting 1 October 2024. The University of Northampton will not appoint an External Examiner from any of our approved partnerships. This information will be checked upon application. Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

• Bournemouth University
• University of Kent

Closing date: 10 July 2024 The annual fee is £450. If you are interested in applying for this role, or for further details and an informal conversation, please contact: Michelle Walters (please send a current CV when applying) to Michelle Walters, professional lead for Social Work michelle.walters@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, i.e., 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 Bolton, School of Nursing and Midwifery, is seeking to appoint an external examiner for CPD level 5, level 6 and level 7 programmes. The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work and plus meeting with learners as required at least once a year. Examiners play a central role in the maintenance of the standards of the University’s awards and the currency of the curriculum. The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work. The successful candidate will be required to review and approve the assessment tasks and examination papers; review samples of student work on modules within the programme, including; the endorsement of marks to confirm that the marks are an agreed, fully moderated and externally examined set of results; the submission of annual reports; attendance at appropriate boards of examiners and agreement to programme modifications. External examiner appointments are typically for a period of four years and the appointment is for a start as soon as possible following approval by the University’s Education Committee and Senate. The applicant will require the relevant experience and knowledge of Post Registration nursing education and hold a PSRB qualification and current registration with the relevant PSRB is essential. To apply for this post please email a copy of your CV or for further information contact Dr Trish Houghton at T.A.Houghton@bolton.ac.uk or Helen Lord at H.Lord@bolton.ac.uk

The University of Bolton, School of Nursing and Midwifery, is seeking to appoint an external examiner for our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme, to support our existing external examiners. Examiners play a central role in the maintenance of the standards of the University’s awards and the currency of the curriculum. The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work and Practice Assessment Documents plus visiting practice learning partners as required at least once a year as per Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements. The successful candidate will be required to review and approve the assessment tasks and examination papers; review samples of student work on modules within the programme, including practice documents / visits; the endorsement of marks to confirm that the marks are an agreed, fully moderated and externally examined set of results; the submission of annual reports; attendance at appropriate boards of examiners and agreement to programme modifications. The curriculum has been developed from the NMC Standards (NMC 2018). The successful applicant will be responsible for reviewing modules that are to be delivered at level 6 starting in September 2022. External examiner appointments are typical for a period of four years and the appointment is for a start as soon as possible following approval of the appointment Applicants with relevant experience and knowledge of pre-registration nursing education within the Adult Field and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. To apply for this post please email a copy of your CV or for further information contact Dr Trish Houghton at T.A.Houghton@bolton.ac.uk or Angela Murray at A.Murray@bolton.ac.uk

Description: We are seeking to appoint an external examiner for our short course in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing which attracts a range of health professionals, including nurses, midwives, paramedics, occupational therapists, dieticians, operating department practitioners, podiatrists and physiotherapists. The external examiner will be expected to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, attend Course Assessment Boards and submit an annual report. The appointee will be an experienced academic, qualified to post graduate level, including a recordable teaching qualification, and will be registered with the NMC or HCPC. The applicant must be a qualified prescriber. Previous experience as an external examiner would be an advantage, however, the School can put support in place for new external examiners. An induction programme is provided. The post will commence in January 2024. All appointments are for a period of four years. In the first instance would interested applicants please email a brief outline, including their CV to: Name: Virginia Mitton, Course Leader for Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Email: v.mitton@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 257752 Closing date: 30 April 2024

The University of Bolton, School of Nursing and Midwifery, is seeking to appoint an external examiner for our BSc / PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work and Practice Assessment Documents plus visiting practice learning partners as required at least once a year as per Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements. Examiners play a central role in the maintenance of the standards of the University’s awards and the currency of the curriculum. The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work and Practice Assessment Documents plus visiting practice learning partners as required at least once a year as per Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements. The successful candidate will be required to review and approve the assessment tasks and examination papers; review samples of student work on modules within the programme, including practice documents / visits; the endorsement of marks to confirm that the marks are an agreed, fully moderated and externally examined set of results; the submission of annual reports; attendance at appropriate boards of examiners and agreement to programme modifications. External examiner appointments are typically for a period of four years and the appointment is for a start as soon as possible following approval by the University’s Education Committee and Senate. The applicant will require the relevant experience and knowledge of Post Registration nursing education hold a SCPHN qualifications and current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is essential. To apply for this post please email a copy of your CV or for further information contact Dr Trish Houghton at T.A.Houghton@bolton.ac.uk or Programme lead, Sheryl Halliday S.Halliday@bolton.ac.uk

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences requires an External Examiner to support its Professional Preparation Programmes in Children and Young People’s (CYP) Nursing . The External Examiner will be appointed for four years, starting September 2024. They are expected and encouraged to comment on the content of the subject area particularly regarding subject benchmarks, the structure of the programme, the appropriateness of the assessment procedures and the general conduct of the assessment process. An External Examiner is required for the following programmes: BSc CYP Nursing – Levels 4, 5 and 6 For further information and / or discussion of this vacancy please contact: Sarah Clements CYP Nursing Field lead; e-mail s.clements@surrey.ac.uk Application is by submission of Curriculum Vitae by email or post to: Wendy Grosvenor Associate Professor Programme Director of Studies (Nursing) Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences Kate Granger Building 30 Priestley Road Surrey Research Park Guildford Surrey

Bournemouth University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing with effect from September 2024. The period of appointment will be for a period of four years and the fee paid to External Examiners per year is £450. The University provides an External Examiner Induction/Briefing seminar in November and March each year to support those new to external examining and experienced External Examiners. Please find more information the BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing programme here: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/bsc-hons-mental-health-nursing-1 The ideal academic candidate for this post will have previous experience as an External Examiner in Mental Health Nursing although support will be provided to exceptional candidates without this prior experience and you should be currently active in educational delivery and research within the field of mental health including and/or in patient and community mental health. As External Examiner, your duties would include: • External moderation of a range of assignments • Review proposed assessment briefs to determine their appropriateness • Submission of an annual report to the Academic Quality department • Attendance at Assessment Boards • Advising on matters such as programme review and/or modifications Information relating to the External Examining role at Bournemouth is available via the following list: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/professional-services/academic-quality-standards/external-examiners For more details and/or an informal conversation, please contact Dr Teresa Burdett - tburdett@bournemouth.ac.uk Principal Academic and Programme Lead for BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing by Tuesday 30 April 2024 We will also require proof of your right to work in the UK prior to making the appointment.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences requires an External Examiner to support its Professional Preparation Programmes in Mental Health Nursing. The External Examiner will be appointed for four years, starting September 2024. They are expected and encouraged to comment on the content of the subject area particularly regarding subject benchmarks, the structure of the programme, the appropriateness of the assessment procedures and the general conduct of the assessment process. An External Examiner is required for the following programmes: BSc Mental Health Nursing – Levels 4, 5 and 6 For further information and / or discussion of this vacancy please contact: Colm Treacy, Mental Health Nursing Field lead; e-mail c.treacy@surrey.ac.uk Application is by submission of Curriculum Vitae by email or post to: Wendy Grosvenor Associate Professor Programme Director of Studies (Nursing) Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences Kate Granger Building 30 Priestley Road Surrey Research Park Guildford Surrey Email: w.grosvenor@surrey.ac.uk