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External Examiner – FdSc Health Care Practice Nursing Associates (Higher Apprenticeship) and direct entry

Opening Date:
19 Aug 2024
Closing Date:
22 Sep 2024
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The School of Health and Social Work is looking for an external examiner for its Nursing Associate Programme. The modules form part of the Foundation Degree FdSc in Health Care Practice, and the programme is open to apprentices as well as direct entry students. Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced academic staff, who hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and wish to be part of our friendly, supportive, and enthusiastic team developing an additional route into a nursing career pathway. Previous experience of acting in the role of external examiner is desirable but not essential as support will be available for those who have not undertaken the role before. The tenure of appointment is for four years. All external examiner appointments are subject to approval by the Director of the Centre of Academic Quality Assurance at the University. The successful candidate will have access to an on-line induction to familiarise themselves with the role and will have the opportunity to meet the teaching team. If you are interested in applying for this role, please send an expression of interest and detailed Curriculum Vitae outlining your employment history, qualifications, teaching experience and research/scholarly activities, registration number and any previous external examining activity (if applicable) to Ceri Baker. You are most welcome to contact Ceri as above for an informal discussion or further details.

External Examiner – Cervical Screening

Opening Date:
1 Apr 2024
Closing Date:
31 May 2024
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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

External Examiner – Return to Practice Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

Opening Date:
28 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
28 Apr 2024
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We are seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for the Return to Practice Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) programme, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health. This programme is a blended learning Program providing for returnees across England and one of the first to be NMC Approved for the new NMC SCPHN Standards covering all 4 fields of SCPHN Practice. We run 2 programmes a year September and February lasting between 6- and 9-months, completion leads to eligibility to re-register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council on part 1and 2 of the register. This position does require the external examiner to be an SCPHN, have a recordable teaching qualification and a current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. 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 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 adele.kane@plymouth.ac.uk (Programme Lead).

External Examiner – Pre-registration Nursing (Adult/Mental Health)

Opening Date:
28 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
28 Apr 2024
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We are seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for the Pre-registration Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) programme. This programme is based within the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health. It is a full time/part time 3/4-year undergraduate programme which on successful completion leads to eligibility to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council on part 1 of the register. This position does require the external examiner to be an Adult or Mental Health Nurse, have a recordable teaching qualification and a current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. 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 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 Clare Carpenter (Programme Lead) clare.carpenter@plymouth.ac.uk.

External Examiner – MSc Counselling

Opening Date:
28 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
15 Apr 2024
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The University of Northampton is looking for an external examiner for our MSc Counselling programme: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/counselling--msc.htm This is a professional qualification which follows BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) professional requirements, as well as Level 7 Learning Outcomes. The course involves six modules, 4 focusing on clinical aspects and placement: PSYM141 – Fundamentals of Counselling, PSYM142 – Integrating Counselling Theory and Practice, PSYM143 – Applying Integrative Counselling Approaches and PSYM134p – Placement and Supervision. This also includes 2 research methods modules PSYM085 – Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods and PSYM086 – Dissertation and Research Methods, which are also shared with other Masters programs in the counselling children and young people, and mental health subject areas. We are looking for someone:
  • Who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes;
  • Who is a qualified counsellor with professional body recognition (e.g., BACP, UKCP)
  • Previous experience as an external examiner is strongly preferred.
The appointment will be for the four academic years 2024 to 2028, from 1 October 2024 Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:
  • University of Surrey
  • Leeds Beckett
  • Edge Hill University
  • American College of Greece
  • University of Hertfordshire
  • University of South Wales
  • University of Exeter
  • 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: 15th April 2024 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Dr Kimberley Hill, Deputy Head of Psychology: Kimberley.Hill@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.

External Examiner for BSc Children’s Nursing Programme

Opening Date:
28 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
22 Apr 2024
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The post will commence from September 2024 and will be based on an initial four-year term. The focus of the role of EE will be to scrutinise and examine a variety of modules within the BSc Children’s Nursing Programme. External examiner responsibilities include moderation of assessments, completion of an annual monitoring report and attendance at subject panels where student marks are ratified. A schedule of subject panels per academic session will be made available. Experienced and new external examiners will be considered provided the applicant has the relevant professional qualification(s) and experience. Relevant professional experience in the fields of adult nursing and mental health nursing and a valid teaching qualification are essential requirements for this post. Furthermore, subject to right to work in the UK. Full details of the programmes and modules will be provided to appointees and an induction will be provided by the University following appointment. Further information about City, University of London policy for external examiners is available at: https://www.city.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/external-examinations If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to esther.readshaw@city.ac.uk I would be grateful if you could pass this request to any of your colleagues who may be interested in undertaking this role.

External Examiner – Practice Certificate in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)

Opening Date:
27 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
19 Apr 2024
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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 Practice Certificate in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (Undergraduate & Postgraduate) 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 or the 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, Nicky Parker-Summers, Curriculum Lead at aa0938@coventry.ac.uk

External Examiner – FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate)

Opening Date:
27 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
8 Apr 2024
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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 – MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy & PgC First Contact Practitioner

Opening Date:
27 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
19 Apr 2024
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The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health at Coventry University wishes to appoint an External Examiner for modules within the courses below; MSc Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy PgC First Contact Practitioner 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 and with the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists 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, Dr Senthilnathan Ramakrishnan, Curriculum Lead at ad6421@coventry.ac.uk

Field External Examiner to support modules within BSc (Hons) Rehabilitation at Hainan Medical University, China

Opening Date:
27 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
8 Apr 2024
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UWE Bristol, School of Health and Social Wellbeing, is seeking a Field External Examiner to support modules within BSc (Hons) Rehabilitation at Hainan Medical University, China. 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 Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The subject cluster requires an External Examiner to represent a range of academic perspectives within the International Nursing Practice subject area at Hainan Medical University. Hainan Medical University is one of our partners based in Hainan, China. There is currently no expectation to travel to the partner in Hainan, boards will be held online. Please note, you will also be required to moderate modules delivered at UWE Bristol. 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 ‘Rehabilitation at Hainan’ in the subject field. The closing date for this application is 08/04/2024.