Jobs: North East

Teesside University are looking to appoint a new Module and Award Examiner for the BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Child) course within the School of Health and Life Sciences. The course has a September and January intake of around 35 students per intake. We have 2 child specific modules in second year and 3 field specific modules in the third year. Examination Boards usually take place twice per year. Applicants should hold appropriate academic qualifications; have a background in healthcare education; and previous experience as an External Examiner is desirable, although support and guidance can be provided for those new to this role. The subject areas involved are: Promoting Children's Nursing Proficiency (Level 5), Leading Care (Level 6); Promoting Therapeutic Practice (Level 5) and Enhanced at Level 6; Child Centred Care and Assessment (Level 6) Information about the provision can be found on the University website: https://www.tees.ac.uk/undergraduate_courses/nursing_&_health/bsc_(hons)_nursing_studies_(child).cfm The appointment is to run for 5 academic years from September 2021. For more information or to register your interest, please contact Linda Gray, Course Leader at L.Gray@tees.ac.uk, providing a copy of your most recent CV by 21 May 2021.

Teesside University are looking to appoint a new MODULE and AWARD examiner for the BSc (Hons) Applied Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy) and BSc (Hons) Medical Imaging courses within the School of Health and Life Sciences. The subjects involved are:

• Skills for Evidence-Based Practice
• Lifestyle Rehabilitation
• Proposal
• Ethics in Healthcare
• Developing Effectiveness in Health and Social Care
• Principles of Applied Rehabilitation
• Continuing Professional Development
• Exploring Leadership
• Dissertation
• Principles of Cross-Sectional Imaging
• Advanced Radiographic Practice

Information about the provision can be found on the University website: https://www.tees.ac.uk/prospectus The appointment is to run for five academic years, starting as soon as possible. For more information or to register your interest, please contact Fiona MacGregor DIRECT at f.macgregor@tees.ac.uk, providing a copy of your most recent CV.

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 28 May 2021.

Northumbria University, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, currently has a vacancy for an External Examiner within the Department of Social Work, Education and Community Well-Being for the Post Graduate Certificate Professional Social Work Practice Programme, commencing 1 August 2021. The Programme provides post qualifying teaching to students from across the North East Local Authorities as well as local Health Trusts. It would be preferred, though not essential, if the candidate had previous experience as an external examiner. You must have knowledge of post qualifying social work education and be currently registered with Social Work England. The role will involve acting as an external examiner for 9 academic modules. These modules include an ASYE accreditation module, Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children modules (2 of each that are taught together), Law and Practice for Best Interest Assessors, Practice Education 1 and 2 and a Work Based Project module. Assessment is by means of assignments and /or portfolio. The contract will commence on 1st August 2021 and run until 31st December 2025. External examiners will be involved in approving assessment tasks and moderating samples of student work. An annual report will be required and you should be available to attend an exam board in June. Closing Date for Applications is 21 May 2021. If you are interested in this role, please contact: Dr Carole Southall, (Programme Leader) Senior Lecturer in Social Work Department of Social Work & Communities Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Northumbria University Coach Lane Campus East Benton Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7XA Tel: 0191 2156486 E Mail: carole.southall@northumbria.ac.uk

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. Are you keen to use your knowledge, experience and skills in Emergency/Urgent Care to take the next step in your career? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking to appoint three registered health care professionals to join our team to deliver contemporary and engaging teaching to our students, underpinned by your knowledge and experience in the field. There will also be opportunity for you to contribute to the design of programmes in this area and to carry out research, share your knowledge academically and to become involved in enterprise, consultancy and other business engagement activities. You must possess either a first degree, an equivalent professional qualification, or significant practical work experience in addition to relevant teaching experience in Emergency/Urgent Care. The successful candidates will also have the ability to contribute to curriculum development and will be committed to undertaking research, development and/or scholarship to enhance teaching. If you do not currently hold a doctoral qualification you will be required and supported to achieve one within the first six 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). Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may not qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Apply now if you would like to join us. Job Reference: A0170 For further details of this and other academic posts, please refer to our website at: https://www.tees.ac.uk/academicjobs/