Jobs: London

London Met is an extraordinary institution with the aim of transforming lives through excellent education. Our driving principles is equity and social inclusion, and this is what makes our University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education. The Health Science group of the School of Human Science at London Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint a new External Examiner for our newly approved BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course set to start in September 2024. Applicants must have experience of delivering pre-registration Physiotherapy programmes and be registered with the HCPC. Applicants should be working in UK HE with experience of teaching and examining at undergraduate levels. External Examiners attend Board of Examiners meeting at least once a year, submit an annual report and review coursework. Previous experience of external examining is not necessary, as the University will provide online induction training and a mentor. The appointment is subject to approval by the University’s Assessment and Quality Development (AQD). For further information or an informal discussion, please contact the Head of Physiotherapy, Prof Isaac Sorinola (i.sorinola@londonment.ac.uk). For expressions of interest, please send your CV by 16th August 2024 to the above email address.

The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care (NMPC) is based in the heart of central and south London. It includes the Cicely Saunders Institute for Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, the premier Institute for Palliative Care, bringing together clinical, research and education teams. We are seeking two External Examiners for our BSc Nursing programme. This course is delivered to qualified nurses both online and in Singapore. The course aims to enable nurses to transform bedside care by developing critical, analytical and evidence-based practice skills to lead improvements in health care quality, safety, access and value. For the last four years, King’s has been number 2 in the world and number 1 in Europe for Nursing (QS world rankings). Our award-winning NMPC education programmes span pre-registration nursing and midwifery, and multidisciplinary post-graduate taught and research programmes. King’s is the largest provider of healthcare education in Europe. Our applied clinical and health research transforms therapies, the healthcare experience and outcomes for patients. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) placed King’s applied and allied health research 1st for: overall proportion of research rated 4* (world-leading, the best mark possible), research papers rated 4*, impact rated 4*, environment rated 4* (joint), Grade Point Average and Power. REF2021 rated as world-leading: 100% of our environment, 86% of our impact and 70% of our research overall. Over 95% of our research overall was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. External Examiner Duties:

• Assist in the maintenance of King’s College London’s standard of awards and advise if there is a falling below national standards in the subject area.
• Seek to ensure assessment processes are fair, rigorous and operated equitably.
• Have regard to the totality of the degree and be involved in award decisions.
• Comment upon and give approval to all draft examination papers and other forms of assessment.
• Inspect examination scripts or other assessed material including coursework.
• Advise whether marking and award classification schemes are consistent with internal and external standards.
• Adjudicate in cases where internal examiners cannot agree.
• Recommend appropriate action to ameliorate systematic issues in marking.
• Attend all Faculty Assessment Sub-Board meetings and approve results and final award recommendations.
• Report on areas of good practice and key issues identified during the year.

Eligibility:

• To be able to speak authoritatively on academic standards of the programme, Examiners should normally:
• Hold a current academic appointment in another UK higher education institution, with a minimum of three years’ experience.
• Have experience as a clinical researcher in an area of research that is relevant to the programme.
• Hold a UK professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Have experience of the design and operation of assessment.
• Be able to provide comments about the student learning experience and make suggestions of enhancements.

Applications: To apply, please send us your expression of interest, including your CV to both: Carolyne Stewart, Chair of the Faculty Undergraduate Assessment Board carolyne.1.stewart@kcl.ac.uk & nmpc-qa@kcl.ac.uk

We are seeking to appoint four new Directors of Knowledge Exchange and Research. Each Director will be accountable for the overall leadership, co-ordination and development of Knowledge Exchange and Research within each KERI, including income and impact generation, strategic direction-setting and financial management. They will provide leadership to deliver the KERI business plan and the relevant University KPIs in Research and Knowledge Exchange (KE). Working with REF Unit of Assessment Coordinators, they will also lead preparations for REF 2029 in the research areas covered by their Institute and contribute to the periodic KEF return. Reporting to the Provost, KERI Directors will be responsible for creating an inclusive and positive working environment and a vibrant Research & KE culture with researcher development at its core. They will be required to demonstrate a strong track record in Research & KE including relevant evidence of leadership. This is a permanent appointment. The KERIs Director aspect of the role is a 4-year term, moving to a Professor substantive post on conclusion. The role will be based within the relevant faculty. The role holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Group of the University. The role holder will need to work effectively in collaboration with other KERI Directors as well as with Faculty Deans and stakeholders and professional service teams to achieve the objectives of the KERI. More about KERIs Our KERIs focus on:

• Health, Education and Society
• Cyber, Engineering and Digital Technologies
• Behaviour, Business and Policy
• Design, Arts and Creative Practice

These institutes will drive excellence and collaboration, addressing key challenges through interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange. They will:

• Establish a strong research culture
• Provide a clear presence for industry and external partners
• Foster interdisciplinarity for tackling contemporary issues
• Enhance grant acquisition
• Support a collaborative and innovative environment for staff and students

The Person You will be results led and have significant knowledge and experience of leading Research and/or Knowledge Exchange in an HE context. You will have a proven ability to develop research active staff and a strong track record in income generation. With a determination to drive vision and purpose, communicate and engage effectively, you will have the ability to develop talent, manage complexity, balance stakeholders and make quality decisions. Further information There are 4 permanent positions with a competitive starting salary (£71,132 – £86,940 per annum). The KERIs Director aspect of the role is a 4-year term, reverting to a Professor substantive post following this term. For informal enquiries, please contact Priscila Morais, Executive PA - P.L.Morais@kingston.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 28 July 2024. To apply, please visit Kingston University website - www.kingston.ac.uk/jobs Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023. The Department An opportunity has arisen for a visionary, dynamic, and innovative educator to join our team of dedicated academics and technicians in supporting the development and delivery of Simulation and Immersive Technologies within courses in nursing and healthcare at UG and PG level. The Role The academic team, together with the support of administrative and technical staff, deliver programmes to a wide variety of courses including Nursing at Pre and Post registration, Nursing Associate, Midwifery, Social Work, Paramedics, Operating Department Practitioners and Health Promotion and Public Health across our London and Reading campuses. The Person Candidates will need to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with students, other academics, clinical practitioners, and with support and technical staff. You will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of learning material that is relevant, innovative, evidence-based and current, in order to maintain the high quality of learning and teaching associated with the college. Applicants must hold a current registration with the NMC or HCPC, hold a first degree in a relevant subject and ideally hold a recognised teaching qualification for Higher Education. For successful applicants without relevant teaching qualifications then they will join the UWL Academic Professional degree apprenticeship scheme supporting the UK government’s commitment to up skill the UK workforce. How to Apply To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=NURS345 Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0 Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process. Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 1st July 2024. If you would like more information relating to this job, please contact Antony Newman at Antony.Newman@uwl.ac.uk for an informal discussion. Additional Information Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. If you wish to influence nursing and healthcare through high quality education and embed your clinical knowledge and experience of healthcare within higher education, this could be the opportunity for you. An enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment) Previous applicants need not apply.