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Independent Assessors required for MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship (End Point Assessment) The School of Clinical & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Bolton is seeking to appoint 3 x Independent Assessors for the End Point Assessment (EPA) on the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship. The Advanced Clinical Practice programme is for experienced, registered healthcare practitioners delivering advanced clinical practice who wish to learn advanced skills in the management of episodes of care for their client group. Informed by current practice and research, the programme supports apprentices to combine expert clinical skills with research, education and clinical leadership within their scope of practice. There are seven different pathways available to apprentices: Generic, Acute Medicine, Mental Health, Primary care, Respiratory, Geriatric Medicine, and Oncology. Delivered at level 7, the End Point Assessment (EPA) forms the final 20 credits of this 180 credit integrated degree apprenticeship and is the focus of this role. Independent Assessor(s) will conduct and grade EPAs in accordance with the University of Bolton’s Integrated End Point Assessment plan and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) regulations and as outlined in the Advanced Clinical Practitioner End Point Assessment Plan (ST0564). The ‘Independent Assessor’ role is distinct from both the ‘External Assessor’ role, which involves providing quality assurance oversight of the EPA, and the ‘External Examiner’ role, which involves having oversight of the degree apprenticeship programme in its entirety.

The School of Nursing and Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University wishes to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) and BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) Top up, starting from September 2024. These are non-apprenticeship programmes. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. The appointment will normally be for a period of 4 years. Applicants should hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Suitable candidates will:

• Be employed in Higher Education
• Have experience in designing, delivering and assessing Level 4, 5 and 6 provision.
• Usually have previous External Examiner experience.
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

Duties will include:

• Moderating samples of essay scripts and other assessed materials, advising the programme teams on the content and standard of assessments
• Completion of module reports and a yearly programme report.
• Liaising with other external examiners at LJMU.
• Attendance at the Board of Examiners as required.

If you are interested in this post please send your expression of interest, together with your current CV to Emma Johnston Smith, Programme Leader; e.johnstonsmith@ljmu.ac.uk If you would like more information or an informal chat, please contact either Emma Johnston Smith, Programme Leader, or Jackie Davenport, Head of Curriculum Development and Enhancement J.davenport@ljmu.ac.uk

The School of Nursing and Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University wishes to appoint an External Examiner for our MA in Nursing (UNICAF Collaborative Programme) Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. The appointment will normally be for a period of 4 years. Applicants should hold current registration with the NMC. Suitable candidates will:

• Be employed in Higher Education
• Have experience in designing, delivering and assessing Level 7 provision.
• Usually have previous External Examiner experience.
• This is a collaborative international programme and experience with similar programmes would be preferable but not essential.
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

Duties will include:

• Moderating samples of essay scripts and other assessed materials, advising the programme teams on the content and standard of assessments
• Completion of module reports and a yearly programme report.
• Liaising with other external examiners at LJMU.
• Attendance at the Board of Examiners as required.

If you are interested in this post please send your expression of interest, together with your current CV to Mark Woods, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader MA in Nursing (UNICAF Collaborative Programme) m.woods@ljmu.ac.uk If you would like more information or an informal chat please contact either Mark Woods or Jackie Davenport, Head of Curriculum Development and Enhancement J.davenport@ljmu.ac.uk

The School of Nursing and Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University wishes to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc Nursing with Registered Nurse Status (Mental Health) and BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing with Registered Nurse Status Top Up, starting from September 2024. These are non-apprenticeship programmes. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. The appointment will normally be for a period of 4 years. Applicants should hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Suitable candidates will:

• Be employed in Higher Education
• Have experience in designing, delivering and assessing Level 4, 5 and 6 provision.
• Usually have previous External Examiner experience.
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

Duties will include:

• Moderating samples of essay scripts and other assessed materials, advising the programme teams on the content and standard of assessments
• Completion of module reports and a yearly programme report.
• Liaising with other external examiners at LJMU.
• Attendance at the Board of Examiners as required.

If you are interested in this post please send your expression of interest, together with your current CV to Heather Kirby, Programme Leader: h.kirby@ljmu.ac.uk If you would like more information or an informal chat, please contact either Heather Kirby, Programme Leader or Jackie Davenport, Head of Curriculum Development and Enhancement J.davenport@ljmu.ac.uk

The School of Nursing and Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University wishes to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) and BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) top up starting from September 2024. These are non-apprenticeship programmes. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. The appointment will normally be for a period of 4 years. Applicants should hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Suitable candidates will:

• Be employed in Higher Education
• Have experience in designing, delivering and assessing Level 4, 5 and 6 provision.
• Usually have previous External Examiner experience.
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

Duties will include:

• Moderating samples of essay scripts and other assessed materials, advising the programme teams on the content and standard of assessments
• Completion of module reports and a yearly programme report.
• Liaising with other external examiners at LJMU.
• Attendance at the Board of Examiners as required.

If you are interested in this post please send your expression of interest, together with your current CV to Emma Johnston Smith, Programme Leader; e.johnstonsmith@ljmu.ac.uk If you would like more information or an informal chat please contact either Emma Johnston Smith, Programme Leader or Jackie Davenport, Head of Curriculum Development and Enhancement J.davenport@ljmu.ac.uk

The School of Nursing and Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University wishes to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) and BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) Top up starting from September 2024. These are non-apprenticeship programmes. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. The appointment will normally be for a period of 4 years. Applicants should hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Suitable candidates will:

• Be employed in Higher Education
• Have experience in designing, delivering and assessing Level 4, 5 and 6 provision.
• Usually have previous External Examiner experience.
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

Duties will include:

• Moderating samples of essay scripts and other assessed materials, advising the programme teams on the content and standard of assessments
• Completion of module reports and a yearly programme report.
• Liaising with other external examiners at LJMU.
• Attendance at the Board of Examiners as required.

If you are interested in this post please send your expression of interest, together with your current CV to Emma Johnston Smith, Programme Leader; e.johnstonsmith@ljmu.ac.uk If you would like more information or an informal chat please contact either Emma Johnston Smith, Programme Leader or Jackie Davenport, Head of Curriculum Development and Enhancement J.davenport@ljmu.ac.uk

The School of Nursing and Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University wishes to appoint an External Examiner for our Independent and Supplementary Prescribing programme. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. The appointment will normally be for a period of 4 years. Applicants should hold current registration with the NMC or HCPC and a recordable prescribing qualification. Suitable candidates will:

• be employed in Higher Education
• hold a FHEQ level 7 qualification and have experience in designing, delivering, and assessing Level 7 provision.
• usually have previous External Examiner experience.
• be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

Duties will include:

• moderating samples of essay scripts and other assessed materials and advising the programme teams on the content and standard of assessments
• completion of module reports and a yearly programme report.
• liaising with other external examiners at LJMU.
• attendance at the Board of Examiners as required.

If you are interested in this post please send your expression of interest, together with your current CV to Sam Pearson, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader Independent and Supplementary Prescribing S.pearson@ljmu.ac.uk If you would like more information or an informal chat please contact either Sam, S.pearson@ljmu.ac.uk or Jackie Davenport, Head of Curriculum Development and Enhancement J.davenport@ljmu.ac.uk

External panel members/external advisors make an important contribution to the university’s validation and periodic programme review processes in terms of:

• Providing relevant subject expertise.
• Making comparisons with similar provision elsewhere within the sector.
• Identifying best practice.

Programme teams should forward their nomination together with the current CV to the Event Officer using the External Panel Member/External Advisor Nomination Form (Internal Programmes) or Collaborative External Panel Member Nomination Form template. Criteria:

• Nominations should be discussed with the relevant Director of School prior to submission of the nomination form and CV to the Event Officer.
• Nominees must have current academic experience and subject expertise to be able to advise on new modules, the appropriateness of the programme and its comparability nationally. This must be to the FHEQ level of the programme being validated/reviewed.
• Nominees must hold an academic qualification that is at least of the same FHEQ level as the programme being validated/reviewed.
• For nominees who do not have a current academic contract, further detail should be provided to evidence their currency, in order to allow a judgement to be made about their academic credentials.
• For distance-learning programmes, nominees should normally have relevant expertise in the development and delivery of these types of programmes.
• Nominees must be independent of the programme being validated/reviewed.
• Nominations will not be accepted from current or previous external examiners (within the last 5 years).
• Nominations will not be accepted from former employees/students of the university (within the last 5 years).
• There should be no close association between the nominee and the programmes/School/Faculty, or any other factors which may compromise objectivity (for example, placement tutor, research collaborator, relative or close friend).
• A nominee may be appointed as an external panel member/external advisor no more than 2 times in a 5 year period.

Other considerations It is recognised that in some new and highly specialised areas the number of individuals working in the field is very limited and this can cause difficulties in selecting external panel members. In such cases, a rationale must be provided on the nomination form, in support of the proposal of an individual who does not meet all the specified criteria. It is expected that, where possible, there will be some variety in the institutions from which the external panel members, for a particular programme, are being drawn over time. Should a validation/review necessitate the input of a practitioner external panel member, a second, academic, external panel member (whose experience and expertise fully align with the university’s agreed appointment criteria) must also be secured for the panel. Fees Within the UK/Eire/local to the external panel member External panel members will receive a single payment of £200 plus expenses incurred as a result of attendance at the validation/review event (in line with the university’s Fees and Expenses Regulations). This fee is in recognition of their attendance at (normally) a one-day validation/review event (or where scheduled via video conferencing), reading the documentation, advance submission of written comments, and confirmation of the outcomes/event report in accordance with the process agreed

The School of Health and Society is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with experience in learning disabilities nursing to deliver a range of teaching and learning opportunities and support students on our Integrated Practice, Learning Disabilities programme, which provides a dual qualification for students in nursing and social work. The programme is one of only two undergraduate programmes in the country and has an excellent reputation, consistently scoring 100% in student satisfaction. It is part of the social work suite of programmes and social work, as a subject area was voted 2nd in the country in the Guardian League Tables for 2024. The successful candidate will design and deliver engaging teaching materials for a range of modules, with a focus on ‘real world’ learning. They will be committed to delivering an excellent student experience focused on inclusivity and exceptional student outcomes. We are looking for an energetic colleague capable of applying their practice experience into the teaching environment to inspire, motivate and support students and support students on practice placements. Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a range of teaching materials and modules, as well as setting, marking and assessing work
• Supervise student projects, including, where appropriate post graduate students and support students on practice placements
• Extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship to learning, research and where appropriate external activities
• Work with colleagues from across our School to share best practice knowledge and find opportunities to collaborate, where appropriate, to enhance the student experience
• Promote equality and diversity for students and staff and sustain an inclusive and supportive study and work environment in accordance with University policy

A bit about our school With over 8,000 students the School of Health & Society is the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact. We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport. Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes. Our award-winning facilities give students real-world experience and we have plans to further develop our estate to build on this success. By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future. What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional days.
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.
• Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
• The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
• Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority.

Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is seeking to engage an External Examiner for the following Allied Health, Social Work & Wellbeing Programme with effect from September 2024

• Vacancy ref: AHSWW 23/04
• Programme: MA Person Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Closing date: 14th 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;

• Review and approve assessment strategies and guidance that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed;
• Moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts;
• Attend module assessment boards;
• Produce an Annual External Examiners Report, aligned to University requirements;
• External Examiners may be invited to engage with students in practice;
• They will have an established background in Person Centred Experiential counselling and psychotherapy practice and desirably experience of Higher Education quality processes.

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programmes, please contact: Applied Health and Social Care – Graham Westwell (Programme Lead) Tel: 01695 584051 Email: westwelg@edgehill.ac.uk External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £604.40 based on time allocations plus reimbursement of expenses, as appropriate. Total fees may vary slightly dependent on the size of the provision covered by an External Examiner. The production and submission of the annual report is paid at a higher rate of £200 for the full 7.5 hours work. All fees are claimed through the claim form/online system when work is completed throughout the academic year, please liaise with the Academic Quality Officer to ensure you are set up on the system. 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 Vicki Hall – hallv@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and 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/