Jobs: East Midlands

University of Derby, College of Health, Psychology and Social Care is seeking to engage an External Examiner for the new BSc Hons Physiotherapy course with effect from September 2024. As this is a new programme, the successful candidate will be responsible for two modules in the first semester. The focus will be on the fundamentals of physiotherapy practice and Principles of professional skills and practice, level 4. Further module responsibility will develop as the programme develops, expanding into all aspects of Physiotherapy practice. 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 the teaching of Physiotherapy at undergraduate level and desirably experience of Higher Education quality processes.
• External Examiners may also be requested to advise on proposed amendments to the programme or programmes leading to the award for which they are responsible, and to comment on new short courses and learning contracts which fall within their area of subject expertise.
• They are expected to advise on curriculum development and design so as to ensure currency, relevance and coherence of curricular material.

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact: Catherine Moore (Physiotherapy Programme Lead) Email: c.moore2@derby.ac.uk Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to Catherine Moore – c.moore2@derby.ac.uk citing the programme title. For further information about external examining at University of Derby please see.

Position Description and Requirements: 1. Title:

• External Examiner for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Occupational Health Pathway.

2. Responsibilities:

• Reviewing assessment materials, including exam papers, assignments, and practical assessments.
• Attending examination boards or assessment meetings.
• Providing feedback on the quality and standards of the program (Including Annual Report).

3. Qualifications:

• Part 3 Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Occupational Health Nursing. (Apprenticeship and Non-Apprenticeship)
• Relevant academic and professional qualifications to at least the level of the qualification being externally examined, with extensive practitioner experience.
• Expertise in delivering to programmes that teach to NMC Standards of Proficiency for SCPHN OH (2022).

4. Closing Date: 31st July 2024

• Applicants will be vetted to ensure no conflicts of interest with the university. Experience of Apprenticeship Programmes is essential.
• Applicants need to submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter detailing experience and suitability for the role to: Erica Lloyd, Programme Leader (E.Lloyd@derby.ac.uk)
• If you need any more information, please contact Erica Lloyd, Programme Leader (E.Lloyd@derby.ac.uk) or Neil Loach, Pathway Lead (N.Loach@derby.ac.uk).

College of Health, Psychology and Social Care School of Nursing and Midwifery Discipline of Midwifery, Children and Professional Practice The University of Derby (UoD) is seeking an External Examiner for MSc Midwifery (Shortened Pre Reg-Programme) with experience of Level 7 programmes commencing September 2024. The period of tenure is for four years. Principle duties will be to:

• Review and verify draft assignment briefs and examination papers at the beginning of each academic year and to provide feedback on the design, appropriateness, clarity and rigour of assessment design, written assignments, Vivas and OSCES.
• Moderate the standard of work submitted for assessment by students from a representative sample of coursework and examination scripts.
• Attend academic meetings, pre- board and board meetings, and visit university to meet staff and students.
• Provide judgement and recommendations on subject content and whether assessment practice measures student achievement against learning outcomes in the context of the relevant regulations, to include PSRB standards.
• Submit an annual report to help ensure academic standards and student achievement are comparable with other UK Higher Education Institutions of which the Examiner has experience.
• Provide guidance and expertise to the programme team as required.

Suitable candidates will:

• Be a higher education academic with experience in course design and delivery.
• Have a good understanding of quality assurance requirements in HE.
• Have subject specific knowledge relating to the programme.
• Is a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and have experience of the Midwifery Education, apprenticeships / collaborative partnerships etc.
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

It is desirable that candidates have previous External Examiner experience, however a mentor will be provided to those candidates who are first time External Examiners. Assessment Boards are held in January and September. Our agreed fee for External Examiners is paid per academic year upon submission of an annual report, in addition to any fees incurred whilst on UoD business. Please send expressions of interest and an accompanying CV to demonstrate your suitability for the role, highlighting your current teaching responsibilities and previous external examiner positions to Jayne Leverton, Lead Midwife for Education by the closing date of 8th June 2024. Please note that all appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work) requirements.