Jobs: North East

The Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health is seeking to appoint a new External Examiner for the following programmes

• Pre-Registration BSc (Hons) Nursing Science/Registered Nurse (Adult).
• Pre-Registration MSc (Hons) Nursing Science/Registered Nurse (Adult).

This covers the following Level 5, 6 & 7 modules:

• AA0512 Perspectives of Complex Care in Adult Nursing
• NS0526 Nursing Skills 4: Enhancing Clinical Skills for Complex Care
• AC6735 Return to Practice (Adult Nursing)
• AA0713 Applied Life Science for Adult Nursing
• AA0715 Assessing and Planning for Complex On-Going Needs in Adult Nursing
• NS0719 Nursing Practice Module 1: Becoming a Safe, Caring Professional (Shared Cross Field Module: Adult, Child, Mental Health & Learning Disability Nursing)

The external examiner will be responsible for contributing to the quality assurance of these programmes. You will be involved in the approval of assessment tasks, moderation of student work, completion of an annual report and will be invited to attend examination boards. You may be asked to provide comments on proposed modifications and the development of new modules. Applicants should hold appropriate professional registration and academic qualifications. It is preferable to have previous experience of external examining although support and guidance can be provided for those new to this role. Full course details and documentation will be provided to the appointee on appointment. The appointment will take effect from 1st August 2021 and will be for a four-year term. If you would like further information regarding this post, please contact:

• Julie Alderson - Programme Lead, Julie.alderson@northumbria.ac.uk

If you are interested in applying, please forward your C.V. to Julie Alderson at the above email address by 26 March 2021.

The Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health is seeking to appoint a new External Examiner for modules on the following programmes:

• Pre-registration BSc (Hons) Nursing Science/Registered Nurse (Child)
• Pre-registration BSc (Hons) Nursing Science/Registered Nurse (Child) Degree Apprenticeship.
• Pre-registration MSc (Hons) Nursing Science/Registered Nurse (Child).
• Return to Practice (Children’s Nursing)

This covers the following Level 5, 6 & 7 modules:

• CN0512 Perspectives of Complex Care in Children’s and Young People’s Nursing
• CN0514 Perspectives of Complex Care in Children’s and Young People’s Nursing (Degree Apprenticeship – Children’s Nursing)
• NS0524 Practice Module 2: Developing Shared Decision Making (Cross Field Practice Module: Adult, Child, Mental Health & Learning Disability Nursing)
• AC6735 Return to Practice (Children’s Nursing)
• NS0621 Practice Module 3: Leadership Quality & Teamwork (Cross Field Practice Module: Adult, Child, Mental Health & Learning Disability Nursing)
• CN0704 Applied Life Science for Children & Young People’s Nursing
• CN0706 Assessing and Planning for Complex On-going Needs in Children & Young People’s Nursing

These are recently NMC approved programmes and the external examiner will be responsible for contributing to the quality assurance of these programmes. As subject external examiner you will be involved in the approval and moderation of assessments, completion of annual monitoring reports and will be required to attend examination boards. Applicants should hold appropriate professional registration and academic qualifications. It is preferable to have previous experience of external examining although support and guidance can be provided for those new to this role. Full course details and documentation will be provided to the appointee on appointment. The appointment will take effect from 1st August 2021 and will be for a four-year term. If you would like further information regarding this post, please contact: Jane Callum Programme Leader, jane.callum@northumbria.ac.uk If you are interested in applying, please forward your C.V. to Jane Callum at the above email address by 26 March 2021.

The Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health is seeking to appoint a new External Examiner for the following International Collaborative Ventures/Franchise Partnership Programmes: BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Programme (Malta) 2021/22 is the final outgoing year of the programme and consists of five modules (level 6):

• NS0606 – Practice Learning 5: Clinical decision making in clinical practice
• NS0607 - Leading & Improving Nursing Practice
• NS0608 - Practice Learning 6: Internship
• NS0609 - Foundations of Teaching and Assessing in Nursing Practice
• NS0610 - Nursing Dissertation

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies Joint Degree Programme (Malta) 2021/22 is the first level 5 delivery of the programme.

• NS0530 - Applied health and life sciences
• NS0531 - Developing and applying knowledge and skills for nursing care
• NS0532 - Evidenced based nursing
• NS0533 - Values & principles for nursing people across their lifespan
• NS0534 - Practice learning 2

From 2022/23 the programme will deliver the following level 5 and 6 modules:

• NS0530 - Applied health and life sciences
• NS0531 - Developing and applying knowledge and skills for nursing care
• NS0532 - Evidenced based nursing
• NS0533 - Values & principles for nursing people across their lifespan
• NS0534 - Practice learning 2
• NS0627 - Foundation of teaching and assessing in nursing practice
• NS0628 - Leading & improving nursing practice
• NS0629 - Nursing Dissertation
• NS0630 - Practice learning 3

The external examiner will be responsible for contributing to the quality assurance of these programmes. You will be involved in the approval of assessment tasks, moderation of student work, completion of an annual report and will be invited to attend examination boards. You may be asked to provide comments on proposed modifications and the development of new modules. Applicants should hold appropriate professional registration and academic qualifications. It is also desirable that applicants have previous experience of working with Collaborative Ventures (CV) Franchise Partners. In addition it is also preferable to have previous experience of external examining although support and guidance can be provided for those new to this role. Full course details and documentation will be provided to the appointee on appointment. The appointment will take effect from 1st August 2021 and will be for a four-year term. If you would like further information regarding this post, please contact: Laura Park – Acting Programme Lead – laura.j.park@northumbria.ac.uk If you are interested in applying, please forward your C.V. to Laura Park at the above email address by 26 March 2021.

The Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health is seeking to appoint a new External Examiner for the following Neonatal programme and Children’s Continuing Workforce Development (CWD) modules. Advanced Diploma/PG Cert Specialist Neonatal Practice Programme (Level 6 and 7)

• This programme is delivered over one year and consists of two modules (Specialist and High Neonatal care and Intensive Neonatal care)

Continuing Workforce Development (CWD) modules (Level 6)

• AC6711- Children and Young People's History Taking and Physical Assessment
• AC6713- Foundations in Paediatric Intensive care
• AC6714- Children and Young People Recognition and Emergency Care in Critical Illness

The external examiner will be responsible for contributing to the quality assurance of these modules. As subject external examiner you will be involved in the approval and moderation of assessments, completion of annual monitoring reports and will be required to attend examination boards. Applicants should hold appropriate professional registration and academic qualifications. It is preferable to have previous experience of external examining although support and guidance can be provided for those new to this role. Full course details and documentation will be provided to the appointee on appointment. The appointment will take effect from 1st August 2021 and will be for a four-year term. If you would like further information regarding this post, please contact:

• Mike Stephenson, Senior Lecturer,  mike.stephenson@northumbria.ac.uk
• Peter Dryden, Senior Lecturer, p.dryden@northumbria.ac.uk

If you are interested in applying, please forward your C.V. to either contact at the above email address by 19 March 2021.

Teesside University is an ambitious and enterprising university for a focused and pragmatic global new generation. Focused on making a real difference to the lives of people and the success of businesses and the economy. Our corporate strategy sets out our intentions to drive academic ambition and deliver excellence for our students, partners and the communities we serve. It positions Teesside as a high-performing global university anchored in the Tees Valley providing aspiration to our community and learning opportunities for all We have taken a leading role over a prolonged period in employer engagement, the enhancement of learning and the student experience, impactful research, staff and leadership development, employer workforce development, as well as social, cultural and community enrichment. Through these significant strengths and a commitment to achieving excellence in all areas, Teesside University transforms lives and economies. We have a vacancy for an individual with expertise in forensic chemistry and knowledge of a range of Forensic Science subjects to join our team and contribute to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and business engagement within the Department of Life Sciences. The successful candidate will hold either a good honours degree, equivalent professional qualification or significant practical work experience plus a PhD in a relevant discipline. You must also have the ability to contribute to curriculum development and will be committed to undertaking research, development and/or scholarship to enhance teaching. The Tees Valley is an enjoyable place to live – in the heart of the North of England’s coastline and countryside, with easy access to Durham, Newcastle and York. This post is available on a full-time or job share basis. (If you wish to apply on a job share basis you must state this on your application). Apply now if you would like to join us. Job Reference: T2444 For further details of this and other academic posts, please refer to our website at: https://www.tees.ac.uk/academicjobs/ Closing date: 23 March 2021 Interview date: 23 April 2021

At Teesside University, we are ambitious in our goals, vision and aspirations. We challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what is possible. From transforming our campus through a £300m investment and capital development programme, to creating outstanding, innovative academic programmes, our work is always relevant and purpose-driven. We believe that innovation powers our steps and are motivated to make a difference through positive social impact. We work in partnership with individuals and businesses to devise creative solutions not limited by imagination. We work at pace, and are always future-facing, with our teaching, learning and research focused on addressing the challenges of tomorrow, today. We do not stand still. An opportunity has arisen for a GOC registered and practising Optometrist, with a PhD in a relevant discipline, to focus on leading our team and contributing to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and business engagement within the Department of Allied Health Professions. The successful candidate will be experienced in teaching at HE level and will have knowledge of teaching and assessing students in practice, in addition to experience of dispensing and ophthalmology. The ability to provide course leadership and lead and contribute to curriculum design, plus a commitment to undertaking research, development and/or scholarship are also vital for this role. The Tees Valley is an enjoyable place to live – in the heart of the North of England’s coastline and countryside, with easy access to Durham, Newcastle and York. This post is available on a full-time or job share basis. (If you wish to apply on a job share basis you must state this on your application). Apply now if you would like to join us. Job Reference: T2709 For further details of this and other academic posts, please refer to our website at: https://www.tees.ac.uk/academicjobs/ Closing date: 8 March 2021 Interview date: To be confirmed

At Teesside University, we are ambitious in our goals, vision and aspirations. We challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what is possible. From transforming our campus through a £300m investment and capital development programme, to creating outstanding, innovative academic programmes, our work is always relevant and purpose-driven. We believe that innovation powers our steps and are motivated to make a difference through positive social impact. We work in partnership with individuals and businesses to devise creative solutions not limited by imagination. We work at pace, and are always future-facing, with our teaching, learning and research focused on addressing the challenges of tomorrow, today. We do not stand still. An opportunity has arisen for two practising Optometrists/ Dispensing Opticians/ Contact Lens Opticians with either a degree or an equivalent professional qualification plus significant practical work experience to join our team. Using your optometry knowledge and skills you will contribute to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and business engagement within the Department of Allied Health Professions. The successful candidates will be registered with the GOC and will have experience of teaching and assessing students in practice. The ability to contribute to curriculum development and a commitment to undertaking research, development and/or scholarship are also essential for this role. If you do not currently hold a PhD qualification you will be required to achieve this within 6 years of your appointment. The Tees Valley is an enjoyable place to live – in the heart of the North of England’s coastline and countryside, with easy access to Durham, Newcastle and York. These posts are available on a full-time or job share basis. (If you wish to apply on a job share basis you must state this on your application). Apply now if you would like to join us. Job Reference: T1070 For further details of this and other academic posts, please refer to our website at: https://www.tees.ac.uk/academicjobs/ Closing date: 8 March 2021 Interview date: To be confirmed

The Department of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation is seeking to appoint a new External Examiner for our MSc (Pre-registration) Physiotherapy programme. The programme currently recruits around 20 students annually. We are seeking candidates whose expertise would enable them to monitor the quality of the delivery, assessment, and moderation activity within this programme, including ratification of a sample of assessed work from all modules. External examiners are asked to confirm the comparability of standards of student performance at Northumbria University with those of similar modules at other UK Institutions of Higher Education. External Examiners are invited to attend the Assessment Board and are required complete an annual report. External Examiners are also required to provide comments on proposed modifications and the development of new modules within their area of expertise. Applicants must be a HCPC Registered Physiotherapist and should hold appropriate academic qualifications. It is preferable to have previous experience of external examining although support and guidance can be provided for those new to this role. Full course details and documentation will be provided to the appointee on appointment. The post is for 4 years, starting 1 August 2021. All appointments are subject to approval by the University. If you are interested in applying please forward your CV to Katherine Baker, Head of Subject - Physiotherapy, katherine.baker@northumbria.ac.uk