Jobs: East of England

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)

About the Post The University of Suffolk is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Pharmacy Practice to lead the development and delivery of the Pharmacy Practice theme within our flagship pharmacy programme. Working under the guidance of the Head of Pharmacy, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice and you will help shape the MPharm curriculum to standards meeting the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This is an exciting time to join the University of Suffolk and develop our provision, as we make progress on our accreditation journey. As an Associate Professor, you will have proven leadership experience within a Higher Education (HE) setting, have undertaken research in Pharmacy, have strong subject knowledge and experience of developing and delivering programmes that meet professional registration requirements. It is essential that you have an MPharm or equivalent, a HE teaching qualification and that you are currently registered as a Pharmacist with the GPhC. About the Team You will be joining experienced, enthusiastic, and trusted colleagues within the School of Allied Health Sciences, who are committed to the vision of supporting the development of Pharmacy at the University of Suffolk. As a new area of development for the School, there will also be opportunity to grow a team of pharmacy academic staff in the coming months and years. 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.

Closing Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025 Interview Date: Friday 28 March 2025 More information and how to apply can be found here: https://careers.uos.ac.uk/job/672991 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Paula Kersten, Dean of School (Allied Health Sciences) at p.kersten@uos.ac.uk and copy in Zoe Ablitt, Professional Assistant at z.ablitt@uos.ac.uk.

About the Post The University of Suffolk is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate academic to join our flagship pharmacy programme. Working under the guidance of the Head of Pharmacy, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence within our chemistry theme in teaching, research, and professional practice. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is eager to grow with our School and contribute to its mission of developing future-ready pharmacy professionals with a strong science background. It is essential for this post that you have a PhD in a relevant discipline, with Chemistry experience and proven teaching ability at undergraduate level. You will also be forward-thinking and innovative, in both how you apply teaching and learning methods and in how you use technology to enhance student learning. About the Team You will be joining experienced, enthusiastic, and trusted colleagues within the School of Allied Health Sciences, who are committed to the vision of supporting the development of Pharmacy at the University of Suffolk. As a new area of development for the School, there will also be opportunity to grow a team of pharmacy academic staff in the coming months and years. 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.

Closing Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025 Interview Date: Friday 28 March 2025 For more information and how to apply, please visit https://careers.uos.ac.uk/job/672999 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Paula Kersten, Dean of School (Allied Health Sciences) at p.kersten@uos.ac.uk and copy in Zoe Ablitt, Professional Assistant at z.ablitt@uos.ac.uk.

The University of Suffolk is seeking applicants for the role of External Examiner for BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science. Details of the course can be found here: https://www.uos.ac.uk/media/uniofsuffolk/website/content-assets/documents/dcr/Paramedic-Science-BSc-(Hons)-DCR-2526---I-v1_1.pdf Tenure: 4 years starting as soon as possible. Please note that to avoid clashes of interest we cannot accept candidates from:

• University of Cumbria
• University of Surrey

Candidates need to be:

• a UK resident currently employed at a UK HEI;
• qualified and experienced in the design, delivery and management of cognate courses to at least level 6;
• not the holder of more than one other EE position;
• registered with and familiar with the requirements of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) - Paramedic.

Guidance on the rights and responsibilities of EEs at the University along with the terms and conditions can be found on our website (https://www.uos.ac.uk/about/learning-and-teaching/quality-assurance/external-examiner-arrangements/) If you are interested in the position, please send a short expression of interest, and CV to eoi@uos.ac.uk by 5pm, Friday 07 March 2025. Please remember to list any EE experience, or current posts - although prior EE experience is welcome, it is not a prerequisite for the post.