Jobs: East of England

External Examiner – FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate)

Opening Date:
27 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
8 Apr 2024
Salary Range:
The University of Suffolk is seeking applicants for the role of External Examiner for FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate). Details of the courses can be found here: https://www.uos.ac.uk/study/fda-health-wellbeing-nursing-associate/ Tenure: 4 years starting from: 01 September 2024. Please note that to avoid clashes of interest we cannot accept candidates from: University of Worcester Open University City College Norwich Candidates need to be:
  • Experienced in the design, delivery and management of cognate courses in an UK HEI to at least the level of the course being examined;
  • a UK resident;
  • not the holder of more than one other EE position as of 01 September 2024;
  • NMC registered.
Guidance on the rights and responsibilities of EEs at the University along with the terms and conditions can be found on our website. If you are interested in the position, please send a short expression of interest, and CV to eoi@uos.ac.uk by 5pm on Monday 8th April. Please remember to list any EE experience, or current posts - although prior EE experience is welcome, it is not a prerequisite for the post.

External Examiner – BSc Occupational Therapy

Opening Date:
25 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
19 Apr 2024
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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 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 19 April 2024 Further information is available on our website: https://www.essex.ac.uk/departments/health-and-social-care

External Examiner – BSc Occupational Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship)

Opening Date:
25 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
19 Apr 2024
Salary Range:
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, Programme Lead on a.smith@essex.ac.uk Applications should be accompanied by a C.V. to hsc_examboards@essex.ac.uk by 19 April 2024 Further information is available on our website: https://www.essex.ac.uk/departments/health-and-social-care

Lecturer in Adult Nursing/Mental Health Nursing/Learning Disabilities Nursing

Opening Date:
15 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
5 Apr 2024
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Salary Range:
1 Year Fixed Term Maternity Cover, Full time, 37 hours per week Band 6 - £41,732 to £46,974 per annum About the role You will be joining our Nursing provision, contributing to training the next generation of health care professionals. Teaching will be across the BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing and or BSC (Hons) Adult Nursing provision including apprenticeships (depending on your experience and qualifications). You will be based in our new building which houses two floors of brand-new clinical simulation facilities, featuring two state-of-the-art hospital wards, a midwifery birthing unit, a new sports and exercise facility, a working radiography imaging suite, counselling/physiotherapy clinic rooms and the Suffolk Institute of Health and Wellbeing research. Further information: https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/healthandwellbeingbuilding About you This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with contemporary experience in clinical practice and/or education. You must have extensive excellent knowledge in contemporary nursing practice, be proficient in the delivery of clinical skills training, have previous experience of supporting students clinically and have a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Closing date: Friday 5 April 2024 Interview date: Monday 15 April 2024 Application details and contacts for informal discussion, may be obtained from our website: https://www.uos.ac.uk/jobs Benefits Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days. Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies. We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS. Staff discounts at a number of local amenities. Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports. We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions. Cycle to Work scheme. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice. Wellbeing programmes. Staff recognition annual awards. We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Senior Lecturer in Therapeutic Radiography

Opening Date:
12 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
4 Apr 2024
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FTE: 1.0fte (working 37 hours per week) Duration of Contract: Permanent Salary: UH8 £44,263pa with potential to progress to £56,021pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield. The school is particularly supportive of applicants who may wish to job share and/ or work part-time. Main duties and responsibilities You will participate in teaching, assessment and module management on the Therapeutic Radiography programmes including the new degree apprenticeship programme. You will participate, as required, in the development and review of the programmes including inter-professional developments across the School. You will contribute to the interview admissions team for the Therapeutic Radiography programmes. In addition to this, you will contribute to the ongoing evaluation and review of the School’s activities. You will also undertake and contribute to Therapeutic Radiography research and contribute to the administration of the School by undertaking additional roles, such as being a module lead and joining or leading teams involved in activities such as admissions, timetabling or programme support. Skill and experience required You will be an experienced Therapeutic Radiographer, registered with HCPC and have recent academic and/or clinical experience in the UK. You will be expected to have a sustained interest in and knowledge of contemporary Therapeutic Radiography practice. In addition to this, you should have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as an ability to work without close supervision and work effectively as part of a team. In this role, you will need to be adaptable to change and be flexible to team and workload requirements. Qualifications required For this role, you must hold an Honours degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification) in Therapeutic Radiography, as well as a Master’s degree or close to completion of a Master’s degree (or equivalent level 7 qualification) in a relevant subject or substantial clinical experience as a Therapeutic Radiographer. You must be registered with the HCPC as a Therapeutic Radiographer. Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification. An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate. Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Dr Sue Murray email s.1.murray@herts.ac.uk Dr Karen Beeton, Head of Department on 07534 912131 or email k.s.beeton@herts.ac.uk Closing Date: 04 April 2024 Interview Date: TBC Date advert placed: 12 March 2024 Apply here: https://www.herts.ac.uk/staff/jobs-at-herts Ref 058075

External Examiner – Adult Nursing

Opening Date:
5 Dec 2023
Closing Date:
31 Mar 2024
Salary Range:
Description of job The University of Bedfordshire, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint external examiners to review the BSc (Hons) courses in Adult Nursing and the MSc Adult Nursing. We offer both direct entry and apprenticeship courses. Description of job – your advert: The University of Bedfordshire’s, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education is seeking to appoint external examiners to the above courses. We have one intake a year which starts in September (BSc) and February (MSc). We offer these courses as an apprenticeship and direct entry route. We are keen to recruit an academic with NMC registration as an Adult Nurse as well as appropriate experience working in a higher education setting of developing, teaching and assessing adult nursing courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Whilst external examiner experience is desirable, we also welcome expressions of interest from individuals new to this role. The successful candidates will be offered an induction programme and will be supported throughout the duration of their tenure. New external examiners will be offered a mentor to support them in this role. You will be invited to attend approximately 3 academic boards per year. You will also be invited to observe practical assessments (such as OSCEs) and visit students within practice areas. The specific remit includes review of units at academic level 4 to 7 contributing to the above awards. The term of office for the successful candidate will be for a period of 4 years from appointment. Please note that all External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University’s External Examiner Committee.

External Examiner – Children and Young People’s Nursing

Opening Date:
5 Dec 2023
Closing Date:
31 Mar 2024
Salary Range:
Description of job The University of Bedfordshire, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint an external examiner to review the BSc (Hons) programme in Children and Young Peoples (CYP) Nursing. We offer both direct entry and apprenticeship programmes. Description of job – your advert: The University of Bedfordshire’s, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education is seeking to appoint an external examiner to the above course. We have one intake a year which starts in September. We offer this course as an apprenticeship and direct entry route. We are keen to recruit an academic with NMC registration as a CYP nurse as well as appropriate experience working in a higher education setting of developing, teaching and assessing on a CYP course at undergraduate level. Whilst external examiner experience is desirable, we also welcome expressions of interest from individuals new to this role. The successful candidates will be offered an induction programme and will be supported throughout the duration of their tenure. New external examiners will be offered a mentor to support them in this role. You will be invited to attend approximately 3 academic boards per year. You will also be invited to observe practical assessments (such as OSCEs) and visit students within practice areas. The specific remit includes review of units at academic level 4 to 6 contributing to the above award. The term of office for the successful candidate will be for a period of 4 years from appointment. Please note that all External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University’s External Examiner Committee.