Jobs: Kent

Canterbury Christ Church University, School of Nursing are seeking to appoint an external examiner for their BSc Child Nursing course for September 2025. Ideally you will possess a higher degree and have had external examiner experience. You must have professional registration and demonstrate a relevant academic career pathway. Working collaboratively with the course director and module leaders in providing support for the university's quality processes you will be required to; review theory and practice assessments from a range of modules across the course, attend module assessment boards, and produce an annual external examiner report. You would also be very welcome to engage with students on the course. We look forward to hearing from you. Please send your CV to the course director by 30th May 2025 Charlotte Pritchard charlotte.pritchard@canterbury.ac.uk

School of Nursing Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare education? Join us as an External Examiner and play a key role in maintaining the high standards of our BSc (Hons) and MSc Healthcare Practice programmes. About the Role Our part-time post-registration CPD courses provide flexible learning opportunities for healthcare professionals, with a wide range of modules that can be taken individually or as part of an award. With an annual intake of around 150 students, we require two new External Examiners to oversee these programmes, ensuring academic excellence and compliance with regulatory standards. You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing modules across the BSc and MSc pathways
• Participating in module, progression, and award examination boards (held in February, June, and October)
• Overseeing academic integrity during a key period of course revalidation, with the potential to continue with the newly developed course after 2026

Who We’re Looking For We welcome applications from experienced academics in nursing and healthcare post-registration education who are:

• Registered with the NMC or HCPC
• Holders of a higher degree qualification

Familiar with programme and subject management (preferred) New to external examining? No problem – we’re open to first-time examiners! Key Details Start Date: Academic Year 2024-25 Term: Four years Application Deadline: 31st May 2025 Interested? For informal discussions, contact Marissa Dainton, Course Director, at marissa.dainton@canterbury.ac.uk or 01227 923731. Take this opportunity to make an impact in healthcare education—we look forward to hearing from you!