Jobs: East of England

We are looking to appoint an External Examiner to cover the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship programme. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff. Some experience of external examining and degree apprenticeships is desirable, although not essential. You should have educational experience of Occupational Therapy practice. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointments and must be approved by Academic Quality. The appointment will commence in September 2025 and will be for a period of four years. Interested candidates should contact Claire Lancaster for further information and forward an expression of interest and full academic CV. The closing date for applications is 23rd May 2025. Claire Lancaster Programme Lead Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences University of Hertfordshire Email: c.lancaster2@herts.ac.uk and generalotda@herts.ac.uk

The University of Bedfordshire, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education is seeking to appoint an external examiner for the Non-Medical Prescribing Course. This is a part-time short course Unit (30 weeks) which extends over two semesters each year. It adopts a work-integrated approach to learning which facilitates the application of theoretical learning within the workplace. Students are required to attend periods of theory-based learning, followed by periods of practice-based learning at various local NHS Trust and Private Health Sector Providers. There are approximately 25 students per intake (September and January). We are seeking to recruit someone who is a registered nurse that has the V300 Nurse Prescriber’s recordable qualification on the NMC database with experience of delivering such a course, as this is the majority of our professional applicants for the course. Though consideration will be given to HCPC candidates with a similar experience and recordable qualification. Whilst external examiner experience is desirable, we also welcome expressions of interest from individuals new to this role. The successful candidate will be offered an induction programme and will be supported throughout the duration of their tenure. You will be asked to attend approximately 2 academic boards per year. The specific remit includes review of units at academic level 7. The term of office for the successful candidate will be for a period of 4 years from September 2025. Please note that all External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University’s External Examiner Committee. For expressions of interest please send a current CV to: Hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk

The University of Bedfordshire, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Education is seeking to appoint an external examiner to the MA Medical Education course. This is a part-time course which extends over a period of three academic years. The course has a unique focus on the development of Medical Educators and the teams they support and lead with a clear emphasis on developing knowledgeable practice. It appeals to both those who are still relatively inexperienced educators/trainers and those who wish to develop their learning in this area in anticipation of assuming greater responsibility for teaching and training in the future. The course combines study days with supported online learning and self-directed study. We are keen to recruit someone who has either expertise in Medical Education or experience of delivering such a course. Whilst external examiner experience is desirable, we also welcome expressions of interest from individuals new to this role. The successful candidate will be offered an induction programme and will be supported throughout the duration of their tenure. You will be asked to attend approximately 3 academic boards per year. The specific remit includes review of units at academic levels 7 including the dissertation unit contributing to the above award. The term of office for the successful candidate will be for a period of 4 years from September 2025 Please note that all External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University’s External Examiner Committee. For expressions of interest please send a current CV to Dr Hoda Wassif (hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk)