Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) The University of Manchester is seeking to appoint a programme and subject External Examiner for the Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) programme. This post will cover year 2 of the programme (Level 5) which is focussed on complex care in relation to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, medicines management and the start of case loading. All coursework is electronically submitted by students and is marked online using Grademark and Turnitin. External Examiners will be required to use the online moderating process. User guides and support will be available. External Examiners for the programme are expected to visit at least one practice learning environment (placement) per year in addition to attendance at Examination Boards. The University appointments for external examiners are normally for a period of 4 years, commencing 1 October 2018. Person Specification: Essential: • Working in a UK HEI with no formal educational links with the University of Manchester in the last 5 years • Current registration with the NMC as a midwife including a recordable teaching qualification • Master’s Degree in a related area • Direct experience of teaching and assessing in the applicable subject areas Desirable • Research and publications in related area Appointments will be made in line with the University of Manchester’s External Examiners Guidance Expressions of interest, by CV from suitably qualified and experienced colleagues, should be sent to denise.richardson@manchester.ac.uk

The School of Health and Society is involved in the preparation of health and social care professionals, and those wishing to work in the social science disciplines. One of the major strengths of the School is its close relationships with partner organisations resulting in very dynamic, responsive and innovative approach to programme development, service improvement and research influencing practice. We are looking to appoint an external examiner for a 3 year period commencing September 2018 to our current BSc (Hons) Midwifery, 156 week programme. As an External Examiner you will have responsibility for the external moderation of theoretical assessments and practice portfolios as well as supporting the relevant module teams with their planned assessment strategy. You would be expected to attend module and programme boards and complete an External Examiner Annual Monitoring Report. If you are a Midwifery Lecturer please forward your full Curriculum Vitae including details of your teaching, research, external examining and all other relevant information to: Dr.Jeanne Lythgoe, Programme Leader. T(desk): 0161 295 2517 E: j.lythgoe@salford.ac.uk We also welcome those individuals new to the role of External Examiner. Closing date for applications: Friday 15 June 2018 Please visit our School website for further programme information: https://www.salford.ac.uk/health-and-society