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The University of Bolton is a “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed” higher education institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focussed, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, industry led courses in numerous subject areas. The key duties of the post holder will be to contribute to the teaching, delivery, development, research and administrative support of undergraduate and taught postgraduate Physiotherapy programmes, and other related programmes; including the academic and personal support of students. You will have leadership responsibilities for the programme/team and, in addition, you will be expected to contribute to the student recruitment and admissions of the the Physiotherapy Programmes. Professional body registration (e.g. HCPC, CSP) is an essential requirement for this role along with a first degree and preferably a teaching qualification. We are particularly interested in candidates with contemporary experience in Physiotherapy. A commitment to undertaking a PhD and membership of the Higher Education Academy is an essential requirement of the role. The successful candidate should demonstrate a practical awareness of current developments in Physiotherapy Education and be able to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a range of links between courses and the Physiotherapy sector.

The University of Salford is recruiting Independent Assessors (IAs) for the Advanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship End Point Assessment. The University of Salford is an approved End-Point Assessor for the Advanced Clinical Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship and the University is seeking to appoint Independent Assessors to conduct the End-Point Assessment. Information about the programme can be found at: https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/degree-apprenticeship/advanced-clinical-practitioner-advanced-clinical-practitioner-degree-apprenticeship The Independent Assessor (IA) will conduct the assessment of the degree apprenticeship in accordance with the University’s Integrated End-Point Assessment Policy and the IfATE Assessment Plan. The period of appointment is four years and the hourly rate is £43.36 (through the University’s Fees & Expenses employment route). Further details regarding responsibilities, requirements and remuneration can be found in the attached Job Description. If you wish to apply for this role, please complete the attached application form and return it to ExternalExaminers@salford.ac.uk along with your CV and any relevant CPD records. For an informal conversation about this role please contact: Nicola Parkin N.C.Parkin@salford.ac.uk Please note that a statutory check for the right to work in the UK will be carried out prior to appointment. The deadline for applications is 24 January 2025.

Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine is seeking to engage an External Examiner primarily for our Return to Practice programme, with effect from the Academic Year 2024/5. Applicants need to be NMC registered nurses with understanding of the NMC standards for pre-registration nursing. Knowledge or experience of continuing professional development (CPD) and/or Return to Practice at levels 5, 6, and 7 would be advantageous but not essential. Programme: Return to Practice NUR2011/NUR3001/NUR4003 External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. Principle duties normally include: • Visit the University at the least once a year • Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed • Review samples of work that have been marked and internally moderated • Attend module assessment boards • Produce an Annual External Examiners Report • External Examiners may be invited to engage with students in practice If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programmes and more detail regarding the role, please contact: • Brenda Harris, Programme Lead, Return to Practice, harrisb@edgehill.ac.uk External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £620.31 (inclusive of holiday pay) based on the time allocations defined below plus reimbursement of expenses, as appropriate. Total fees may vary slightly dependent on the size of the provision covered by an External Examiner. The production and submission of the annual report is paid at a higher rate of £200 for the full 7.5 hours work. All fees are claimed through the claim form/online system when work is completed throughout the academic year. Activity No days No decimal hrs Total Moderation 2.0 15 £210.15 Attendance at Board 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Report 1.0 7.5 £200.00 Mentoring External Examiners (where this has been arranged) 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Total 5.0 37.5 £620.31 Admission to the University’s External Examiners Register is on the basis of satisfactory completion of the University’s Committee and Personnel approval processes, including Right to Work and Reciprocity Checks. Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to Brenda Harris harrisb@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and vacancy reference. Your data will be held and not processed for any purpose other than that for which it has been obtained, in accordance with current Data Protection Legislation until this recruitment process has concluded. Should you be unsuccessful in your application your data will be destroyed securely. For more information, our Privacy Notice is available at External Examiners / Edge Hill University

The University of Bolton is looking to appoint an external advisor to offer expert guidance and support in developing the following programme:

• BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme – direct entry and degree apprenticeship

The successful candidate will either be currently working in a professional advocate role or have experience designing Higher Education Institution (HEI) programmes in line with NHS England requirements and the HCPC standards. Applicants should possess a relevant academic and professional qualification at HE level 6 and be registered with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC). Significant experience in teaching and assessment at the higher education level is essential. To be considered for this role you would need to be available for an on-line programme approval event provisionally scheduled for week commencing 09.06.25. All validation documents would be provided for your review and approval in advance of the designated date. Please forward a copy of your CV (or for more information), please contact Beverley Drogan, Occupational Therapy Programme Lead/Senior Lecturer at b.drogan@bolton.ac.uk

The University of Liverpool, School of Allied Health Professionals & Nursing, is seeking to appoint an additional external examiner for a range of Advanced Practice and CPD modules. The successful applicant would be appointed with effect from April 2025 for a term of four years and would be joining an established and supportive team. External examiners are required to attend virtual Module Assessment Boards and to complete an annual report. If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programmes, please contact Dr Sharon Roberts, Professional Lead for Advanced Practice sharon.roberts@liverpool.ac.uk All appointments are subject to meeting the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners. Interested individuals should send their CV by email, to: Dr Joanne Keeling j.keeling@liverpool.ac.uk Vice Dean Postgraduate Education and Business Development, School of Allied Health Professions & Nursing, University of Liverpool before 31 January 2025.

The Department Of Health Professions at Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for the following programme: MSc (Pre Reg) Occupational Therapy Appointment to start as soon as possible, with a standard tenure ending in 31/12/2028. In accordance with Manchester Met’s External Examining Policy, nominees should: - hold current HCPC registration; - have completed a doctoral degree - have awareness of current developments in the design and delivery of relevant curricula - have sufficient academic standing, credibility and breadth of experience within the discipline - hold a current post of at least Senior Lecturer level within a Higher Education Institution - have knowledge and understanding of external reference points for academic quality and standards, and familiarity with the standard expected of students at the appropriate award level - be fluent in English - have previous experience of External Examining within a UK Higher Education institution Due consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet all of the above criteria, on a case-by-case basis. Duties include moderation of assignment briefs and student work, completion of an annual report and potential consultation on programme modifications. If you are interested and eligible, please apply to assessments@mmu.ac.uk Please state the Programme title in the subject line of your email and include the following: Full CV Details of any other External Examining appointments you currently hold, including the start and end dates of these appointments. Details of any involvement you have had with Manchester Metropolitan in the past five years. Expressions of interest should be sent no later than 31/01/2025. The annual fee for this External Examining post is £600. NOTE: You will not be eligible for this role if you have had a close involvement with Manchester Metropolitan University or a collaborative partner within the past five years. ‘Close involvement’ may be defined as having been a member of staff, governor or student of the University, or possessing a close professional, contractual or personal relationship with a member of staff or student with an involvement in the Programme (including involvement in collaborative research activity). For details of how the University collects and uses External Examiner personal data, please see our privacy notice: https://www2.mmu.ac.uk/data-protection/privacy-notices/externalexaminers/

The School of Nursing and Advanced Practice at Liverpool John Moores University wishes to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Apprenticeship, BSc (Hons) Child Nursing Apprenticeship and BSc (Hons) Mental Health Apprenticeship starting from February 2025. These are apprenticeship programmes. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. The appointment will normally be for a period of 4 years. Applicants should hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Suitable candidates will:

• Be employed in Higher Education.
• Have experience in designing, delivering, and assessing Level 4, 5 and 6 provision.
• Have experience working within apprenticeship programmes.
• Usually have previous External Examiner experience.
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

Duties will include:

• Moderating samples of essay scripts and other assessed materials, advising the programme teams on the content and standard of assessments.
• Completion of module reports and a yearly programme report.
• Liaising with other external examiners at LJMU.
• Attendance at the Board of Examiners as required.

If you are interested in this post please send your expression of interest, together with your current CV to Sharon Riverol & Rachel Howard Programme Leaders; s.l.riverol@ljmu.ac.uk & r.j.howard@ljmu.ac.uk

The University of Liverpool, School of Allied Health Professionals & Nursing, is seeking to appoint external examiners for our MSc Pre-Registration Nursing Programmes - Adult and Mental health. Dual registered academics may wish to be considered for both roles, as our cohorts are small. The successful applicants would be appointed with effect from January 2025 for a term of four academic years and would be joining an established and supportive team. External examiners are required to attend virtual Module Assessment Boards and to complete an annual report. If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact the relevant director of studies Julie Crane (Adult programme) email: abbottj@liverpool.ac.uk OR Simon Nielson (Mental Health programme) email: simon.neilson@liverpool.ac.uk All appointments are subject to meeting the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners. Interested individuals should send their CV, to: Vicky Garner Joint Professional Lead for Nursing Programmes, Email: v.garner@liverpool.ac.uk