Jobs: North West

The Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Allied Health at Liverpool John Moores University requires an External Examiner for the following programme.

• BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
• DHE Paramedic Studies

This is an excellent opportunity to join our paramedic team and support our programmes as an external examiner. The BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science started in September 2018 and enjoys excellent recruitment numbers, gradually replacing our successful diploma programme. The DHE Paramedic Studies has been our approved since 2010. The programme will end in January 2021 and therefore this aspect of the workload will end once students have completed. As an External Examiner you will be expected to:

• HCPC registered Paramedic
• Be employed in Higher Education
• Have previous External Examiner experience
• Moderate samples of essay scripts and other assessed materials, advising the programme teams on the content and standard of assessments
• Submit module reports and a yearly programme report
• Liaise with other external examiners at LJMU
• Attend the Board of Examiners as required
• Advise on academic misconduct and appeal cases.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. The external examiner post will take effect immediately and tenure will normally be for a period of four years. Applicants should have previous experience of being an external examiner, and hold current registration with the HCPC. If you are interested in this post please send your expression of interest, together with your current CV to John Ambrose, Programme Manager j.ambrose@ljmu.ac.uk

The Faculty of Health, School of Nursing and Allied Health at Liverpool John Moores University requires an External Examiner for the following Continuing Professional Development programme:

• CPD Emergency Care 30 Credits Level 7

This new exciting programme is aimed at nurses, paramedics, physicians’ associates, and trainee practitioners of all disciplines. This course has evolved out of the Royal College of Nursing Emergency Care Association’s (2017) national curriculum and competency framework in Emergency Care. Experts and stakeholders have been engaged with from the inception to ensure this course provides the appropriate knowledge and skill to furnish those working in emergency care with the requisite ability to drive quality patient care and outcomes. The programme will also link to our highly successful Masters programmes; Advanced Health Care Practice and Advanced Clinical Practitioner. As an External Examiner you will be expected to:

• Be employed in Higher Education
• Have previous External Examiner experience
• Moderate samples of essay scripts and other assessed materials, advising the programme teams on the content and standard of assessments
• Submit module reports and a yearly programme report
• Liaise with other external examiners at LJMU
• Attend the Board of Examiners as required
• Advise on academic misconduct and appeal cases.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. The external examiner post will take effect immediately and tenure will normally be for a period of four years. Applicants should have previous experience of being an external examiner, and hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. If you are interested in this post please send your expression of interest, together with your current CV to Senior Lecturer, Chris Mather, c.d.mather@ljmu.ac.uk

The University of Cumbria is seeking to appoint an External Examiner with effect from March 2020. Ideally interested applicants should have experience of external examining in at least one other Higher Education Institution but this is not compulsory. The vacancy is for our BSc Nursing (all fields) and our Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice Programmes. We are looking for external examiners from all four fields of nursing. Please note that we are unable to accept applications from you if:

• You are a current external examiner within the University of Cumbria or have been in the previous four years if you have served a four year term with us previously
• You are currently professionally involved with members of the programme team
• You have been employed within the previous five years by the University or at one of its associate institutions.

External examiners from each field will be responsible for field modules and some generic modules across the programme and would be expected to engage with students in practice. Information on the external examining role at the University of Cumbria is available via the following link: http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/AboutUs/Services/AQD/ExtExaminers.aspx If you are interested please apply by sending your CV to Linda Kenward, Principal Lecturer, linda.kenward@cumbria.ac.uk

The Department of Nursing is recruiting a Senior Lecturer, on a full or part time (minimum 0.6 FTE) basis to focus on post-registration programmes, especially prescribing, community health/nursing, and CPD. We welcome applications from registered healthcare practitioners with experience in non-medical prescribing (V300), primary/community care, and diagnostic/clinical examination skills. You will be required to work across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to contribute to the Department achievement of its KPIs and the University strategic plan. As one of the largest providers of nursing and allied health professionals in the region, we offer a diverse range of award-winning and innovative degree courses. Our work is professionally recognised, accredited and respected. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion, debate, shared learning and interdisciplinary co-operation. Our innovative, vibrant programmes reflect our research activity, which enriches and informs the student experience. The Department of Nursing offer a range of education programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. These include programmes leading to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in adult nursing and mental health nursing, prescribing (V100/V150/V300), SCPHN, community specialist practitioner and return to practice. Our research and knowledge exchange activities focus on healthcare practice, education and policy and underpins our departmental core values of evidence based practice. The University has two Academic Career Pathways: Education, Pedagogy and Citizenship or Research, Education and Citizenship. The post-holder is initially expected to follow the Education, Pedagogy and Citizenship (EPC) Pathway, for academics who are focused on teaching, learning and the student experience. To apply: Please attach your CV and covering letter to the online portal detailing how you meet the person specification. https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/senior-lecturer-non-medical-prescribing-2506/2517/description/