Jobs: North West

The Department of Nursing at Manchester Met is recruiting a work based learning (WBL) tutor, on a full time basis for 2 years fixed term. You will be required to support work across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to support students in completing their practice placements towards qualification as a registered nurse. WBL tutors are required to both the support and the enhancement of student experience on work based placements, whilst actively participating in departmental activities. The post-holder will be required to build capacity and develop new placements for Nursing students. The post-holder will be required to work closely with a range of academics, practitioners and other professionals across the wider health and social care sector. You will demonstrate excellent oral and written competencies, interpersonal skills and a willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams. The post-holder should also have considerable knowledge and practice experience of working in nursing. You should have a good first degree in a related subject with relevant experience of supporting students in work-based learning. You must be a qualified and registered nurse on the NMC register. For more information please see: https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/work-based-learning-tutor-nursing-2986-manchester-birley-campus/2997/description/ or contact Deborah O'Connor, Faculty Lead for Work-based Learning and Employability, d.oconnor@mmu.ac.uk

Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health & Social Care is seeking to engage an External Examiner for the following Applied Health and Social Care Programme with effect from October 2020: • Vacancy Ref: AHSC46 • Programme(s): BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy & BSc (Hons) Critical Approaches to Counselling & Psychotherapy • Closing date: 2 October 2020 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 to moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts • Attend module assessment boards • Produce an Annual Report • Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed • External Examiners are also invited to attend relevant exam boards • She/He will have an established background in Person Centred Experiential counselling and psychotherapy and desirably experience of Higher Education quality processes. If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programmes, please contact: Applied Health and Social Care – Graham Westwell (Programme Lead) Tel: 01695 584051 Email: graham.westwell@edgehill.ac.uk Fees and Expenses are payable in line with the University policy. 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 Vicki Hall, Quality Assurance Administrator hallv@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and/or 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 https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/externalexaminers/ Vicki Hall Quality Assurance Administrator Faculty of Health & Social Care Edge Hill University Tel: 01695 657316

The Department of Nursing at Manchester Met is recruiting a Senior Lecturer in Nursing, on a full time basis. We particularly welcome applications from nurses with experience in community nursing and/or primary care. 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 Midwifery Council (NMC) in adult nursing and mental health nursing, and a suite of postgraduate/post-registration programmes in nursing and health related disciplines. Our research and knowledge exchange activities focus on healthcare practice, education and policy and underpins our departmental core values of evidence based practice. We are looking for someone with current registration on the NMC Nurses part of the register sub part 1 as an adult nurse, post-registration experience, preferably in community or primary care nursing, and an in-depth understanding of recent developments in nursing. You will have a good first degree and ideally a higher degree or equivalent qualifications. For more information please see: https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/senior-lecturer-nursing-2972-manchester-birley-campus/2983/description/ or contact Dr Eula Miller, Deputy Head of Department e.miller@mmu.ac.uk

The Department of Nursing at Manchester Met is recruiting a Senior Lecturer in Mental health, on a full time basis. 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 Midwifery Council (NMC) in adult nursing and mental health nursing, and a suite of postgraduate/post-registration programmes in nursing and health related disciplines. Our research and knowledge exchange activities focus on healthcare practice, education and policy and underpins our departmental core values of evidence based practice. We are looking for someone with current registration on the NMC Nurses part of the register sub part 1 as a mental health nurse, experience in the community or acute setting, and an in-depth understanding of recent developments in mental health nursing. You will have a good first degree and ideally a higher degree or equivalent qualifications. For more information please see: https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/senior-lecturer-mental-health-nursing-2971-manchester-birley-campus/2982/description/ or contact Dr Eula Miller, Deputy Head of Department e.miller@mmu.ac.uk

The Faculty Health at Liverpool John Moores University require an External Examiner for the following programme: MSc Advanced Paediatric and Neonatal Practice (Acute and Ambulatory Neonatal Pathways). Appointments run will commence at the beginning of the academic year 2021/22 until 2024, or when final cohort of students complete if sooner. Previous experience as an External Examiner is desirable, but not essential, as mentoring arrangements can be arranged if appropriate. Applications are invited from academics who have appropriate NMC registration, expertise and experience to maintain comparability of standards. Practice based experience at an advanced level and/or experience of academic assessment at post-graduate level is therefore desirable. If you are interested in the above vacancy, expressions of interest and a copy of your current CV should be sent to Nick Medforth (Programme Leader) n.medforth@ljmu.ac.uk by 1 December 2020.

Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is seeking to engage a HCPC registered External Examiner for the following Programme with immediate effect:

• Vacancy ref: NMA001v3
• Programme(s): MSci Nurse Paramedic
• Closing Date: 30th September 2020

We are specifically seeking to appoint an external examiner with HCPC registration and an understanding of the standards for Education and Training, and the proficiencies for Paramedics in accordance with HCPC regulation. 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 to moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts
• Attend module assessment boards and produce an Annual Report
• Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed
• External Examiners are also invited to engage with students in practice
• He/she will have excellent underpinning knowledge of the Standards for Education (HCPC) and Training and HCPC proficiencies for Paramedics.

The appointment of the external examiner will be a required to collaboratively work with another External examiner to provide the above support for the programme quality standards. If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact:

• Programme lead MSci Nurse Paramedic (Adult Nurse) – Eleanor Fenney, 01695 657020, fenneye@edgehill.ac.uk

Fees and Expenses are payable in line with the University policy. 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 Susan Wilde, Quality Coordinator (wildes@edgehill.ac.uk) citing the programme title and/or vacancy reference.

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified academic to act as External Examiner for:

• Paramedic Science

The successful applicant must be registered on the NMC/HCPC register and have relevant experience of working in the arena of Paramedic Science and Emergency Care. He/she will review the modules within the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science Programme and our developing CPD portfolio for Paramedic Science and Emergency Care. This will include modules delivered at both Level 6 and those to be developed at level 7. The External Examiner will be expected to attend the programme assessment board, consider student work and contribute to the overall assessment process. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. Applications are by submission of CV. The appointment will be with effect from October 2020 and will be for a period of four years. Further programme information enquiries and application via Curriculum Vitae to Simon Dykes, SDykes@uclan.ac.uk Simon Dykes BSc Paramedic Science Course Leader Greenbank Building University of Central Lancashire University Preston, Lancashire PR1 2HE

The University of Bolton, School of Nursing and Midwifery, is seeking to appoint an external examiner for our FDSc Nursing Associate (Higher Apprenticeship Route and Self-Funded Route) programme, to support our existing external examiners. This is due to the expansion of the provision along with the development of 2 Satellite Centres in Bradford and Devon. The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work and Practice Assessment Documents plus visiting practice learning partners as required at least once a year as per Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements. Placement are across Greater Manchester mainly. This will also include visiting Practice Partners at our satellite centres at Bradford Teaching Hospitals & Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare Trust. External examiner appointments are typical for a period of four years and the appointment is for a start as soon as possible following approval of the appointment. Applicants with relevant experience and knowledge of pre-registration nursing education within the Adult Field and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

The University of Bolton, School of Nursing and Midwifery, is seeking to appoint an external examiner for our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme, and BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult – Higher Apprenticeship) Degree to support our existing external examiners. This is due to the expansion of the provision along with the development of 2 Satellite Centres in Bradford and Devon. The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work and Practice Assessment Documents plus visiting practice learning partners as required at least once a year as per Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements. Placement are across Lancashire and Greater Manchester mainly. This will also include visiting Practice Partners at our satellite centres at Bradford Teaching Hospitals & Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare Trust. External examiner appointments are typical for a period of four years and the appointment is for a start as soon as possible following approval of the appointment Applicants with relevant experience and knowledge of pre-registration nursing education within the Adult Field and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. To apply for this post please email a copy of your CV or for further information contact Dr Trish Houghton at T.A.Houghton@bolton.ac.uk or Julie Martin at J.Martin2@bolton.ac.uk