Jobs: South West

We are seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for the MSc Advanced Professional Practice (APP) in Physiotherapy pathway. The programme is based within the School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health. Students on the pathway will be Physiotherapists but will share modules with other registered health and social care professionals for example Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Paramedics and Social Workers. Consequently, the external examiner would be a Physiotherapist with experience of post-graduate educational provision, have a recordable teaching qualification and a current registration with the HCPC. Modules to be examined include a focus on musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy, including advanced clinical reasoning and interprofessional modules. The appointment will be for four years from 01st August 2025 to 31st December 2029, and the commitment required is as follows:

• To review a range of coursework throughout the year
• To attend via Zoom up to three assessment panels a year (March, June, and November) and the submission of external examiner reports
• To attend one assessment event per year if appropriate (for example, OSCE or oral presentation)
• To engage in communication with the programme team
• To carry out an interim visit per year, either in person or by virtual means, to meet with staff and students to obtain feedback on assessment in practice and to strengthen your engagement with the ongoing teaching, learning and assessment processes.

All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. If you would like to be considered for this, please submit a CV by email to health-extex@plymouth.ac.uk by Wednesday 23rd April. For further information please contact Bartosz Zaniewski (Programme Lead APP) bartosz.zaniewski@plymouth.ac.uk and/or Vasileios Lepesis (Pathway lead APP in Physiotherapy) vasileios.lepesis@plymouth.ac.uk.

The School of Health and Social Care is looking for an enthusiastic academic to join the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science programme lecturing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced academic or a current registered paramedic who is keen to develop their career in higher education. This post will be focused on supporting and running skills-based modules on the programme. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a drive and passion to develop paramedic practice and education as well as an eagerness to engage students with simulation. This post offers an exciting opportunity for you to be involved in moving the School of Health and Social Care forward with its strategic plan to deliver a sustainable health and social care workforce for Gloucestershire and beyond in collaboration with strategic healthcare partners. As an academic you will be expected to hold a Post Graduate Certificate in Education or complete the University of Gloucestershire’s Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice once in role. This post requires an enhanced DBS check and for applicants to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). We are open to discussing opportunities on a 0.8FTE and 1FTE basis. Fractional roles and job share will also be considered. Under the University’s Agile Working Policy, a mix of working from home (if desirable) and on-campus working, across University sites for particular events and meetings. How to apply Please apply through the University of Gloucestershire recruitment portal where you will be asked to submit a CV along with a Supporting Statement that addresses how you meet the essential criteria or please complete the attached application form. CVs alone will not be considered. Key Contacts For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the Associate Head of School Eve Scarle escarle@glos.ac.uk 07785 649333 or Academic course leader Martin Hilliard mhilliard@glos.ac.uk Key Dates Closing date: 27 April 2025 Interview date: 7th May 2025 To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert.

We are seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for the Pre-registration Nursing (Child Health) programme. This programme is based within the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health. It is a full time 3-year, 4 year part time, 4 year MNurs and two year MSc undergraduate programme, which on successful completion leads to eligibility to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council on part 1 of the register. This position requires the external examiner to be a Child Nurse, have a recordable teaching qualification and a current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. The appointment will be for four years from 1st August 2025, and the commitment required is as follows:

• To review a range of coursework throughout the year.
• To attend via Zoom an assessment panel per year and to submit an annual external examiner report.
• To engage in communication with the programme team.
• To carry out an interim visit per year, either in person or by virtual means, to meet with staff and students to obtain feedback on assessment in practice and to strengthen your engagement with the ongoing teaching, learning and assessment processes.

All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit a CV by email to health-extex@plymouth.ac.uk by Sunday 13th April or for further information about the role email clare.carpenter@plymouth.ac.uk (Programme Lead).