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The School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Worcester is seeking an experienced academic as External Examiner for the MSc Midwifery (shortened) blended learning programme (in partnership with NHSE) and two Level 7 CPD modules (Systematic Examination of the Neonatal and Professional Advocate) Details of the programme and modules are available here: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/midwifery-msc-shortened-programme https://www.worcester.ac.uk/documents/4011-Newborn-Physical-Examination-2425-v2.pdf https://www.worcester.ac.uk/documents/advancing-practice-documents/24-25/4010-Professional-Advocate-Flyer-2425-V3.pdf The University requires that external examiners have qualifications at least equal to the programme being examined, therefore must have:

• Nursing and Midwifery Council registration as a Midwife with relevant subject knowledge and experience as a Midwife (essential)
• a MSc in a relevant subject (essential)
• Systematic Examination of the Neonatal qualification and experience teaching or working in this role (essential)
• Applicants should be employed within a university appointment (essential)
• Applicants must not have been a University of Worcester examiner within the last five years (essential)
• Professional Advocate qualification and experience working in this role (desirable)

The post holder will be required to:-

• Review and approve coursework assignments.
• Quality assure the standards of student performance.
• Review proposed course changes and claims for recognition of prior learning.
• Meet with students and practice partners.
• Attend the Board of Examiners.
• Provide an annual report to the University of Worcester.

The University of Worcester offers support for external examiners and a full induction day, date to be confirmed. Further support is also provided by the Course leader and module team. The appointment will be with immediate effect from September 2025 for a term of four academic years. Applications are by submission of CV. Informal enquiries and applications can be made by contacting Lucy Hope, Course Lead at: l.hope@worc.ac.uk.

This is an exciting time to join the University, as the Physician Associate MSc. Programme, which has been running successfully for several years, is now part of the Three Counties Medical School, aligning the GMC regulated programmes. Based in our state-of-the-art purpose-built healthcare campus, you will be utilising innovative teaching methodologies and working as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the educational needs of our students, alongside other healthcare academic and clinical academic staff in the Medical School and wider College of Health and Science. We are seeking to recruit a Lecturer Practitioner with the vision, commitment, academic ambition and capacity to contribute to the delivery of Physician Associate education. In addition as a clinician from an appropriate discipline (Physician Associate, Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health or a doctor) you would be responsible for developing and teaching healthcare students across the medical school and college. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in educational scholarship to develop their educational skills with further opportunities available to help your development as an academic in Higher Education, including support in gaining a recognised teaching qualification and a CPD programme to help you achieve Fellowship of ‘Advance HE’. The post may be full time but may also be negotiated on a part time/ job share or secondment basis where appropriate, to facilitate clinical duties, which will be discussed with the successful candidate. If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of playing a part in the future development of the programme and Three Counties Medical School, then please apply today. What's in it for you? Annual incremental increase up to £41,732, with the opportunity to progress to £54,395 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) Attractive Teachers Pension Scheme Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme In-house training and development support A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment For further information or for an informal chat, please contact Sandra Nicholson, Founding Dean of the Three Counties Medical School, on s.nicholson@worc.ac.uk.

Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Adult Nursing Division, Department: PeoplesFuture Limited (PFL), PFL School of Nursing and Midwifery Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £44,965 up to £51,314 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered Mode: Full Time, Permanent Location: Coventry Job Reference: 2574 Our Mission Peoples Future Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each students’ individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts at enrolment and continues beyond graduation. A key focus of our 2030 Strategy at Coventry University is the ambitious growth of our School of Health and Care to meet the local, national, and global health and care needs of the future. The School delivers an extensive range of undergraduate and post graduate courses for professionals working in health and social care settings alongside a large portfolio of CPD courses. The Role As Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Adult Nursing you will undertake teaching and course co-ordination while supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate, professional programs and other core activities ensuring students have an effective learning experience. You will also lead on aspects of the student learning experience including the leadership of staff teams. Based on campus within the School of Health and Care, you will work with and lead colleagues to enrich the student experience to ensure relevant aspects of research, enterprise and professional context are embedded in modules and courses. Qualifications Required

• Active and Live NMC Registration in Adult Nursing.
• Master’s degree in appropriate subject
• Teaching qualification or extensive experience of delivering professional and/or university education

Our Successful Candidate You will have demonstrable experience of successful teaching at higher education levels 4-7 in Adult Nursing with the development and demonstration of best practice in teaching, learning and assessment consistent with our reputation and track record as a high-quality provider of teaching and learning. The Benefits Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package including:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of Retailers
• Electric Car Scheme

Our Culture As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all. Closing date: Sunday 27th April Apply link: https://cugcareers.coventry.ac.uk/job-invite/2574/

We are seeking to appoint an academic lead for Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to support the on-going delivery of the graduate entry MBChB programme within the Three Counties Medical School (TCMS) at the University of Worcester. The School’s MBChB curriculum is centred around problem-based learning (PBL), applied learning (e.g. simulation), with an emphasis on early patient contact and community-orientated clinical placements. Founded with the aim of widening access to careers in medicine and retaining graduates in the local area, the school opened to students in September 2023. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about Healthcare Education to join the TCMS team. Applicants will have a keen interest in medical education and training, with a good understanding of the seven-step PBL process to provide the necessary pedagogic expertise and academic leadership. Working with the Phase Leads to ensure the MBChB programme curriculum is supported in respect of problem-based learning, you will make a significant contribution towards designing and developing learning materials and assessment, as well as contributing to the delivery of a high-quality experience for medical students. Applicants are expected to have a track record of research in a relevant field and engage in research and scholarship. Ideally you will already have experience of teaching medical students or similar. However, key to the role is an interest in developing as a medical educator and the ability to work flexibly with the rest of the team to meet the needs of the MBChB curriculum. There are also opportunities for professional development. The post is based at the Severn campus. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Rachel Ashworth (r.ashworth@worc.ac.uk), Lead for Phase 1.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Worcester is seeking an External Examiner (EE) for Nursing Degree Apprenticeship (Adult/Mental Health) programme. This programme was approved in May 2023 as a full time route and part time route which both commenced in September 2023. Full details of the programme can be found on website: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/registered-nurse-degree-apprenticeship The BSc (Hons) Nursing Degree Apprenticeship is a fully integrated degree apprenticeship. University of Worcester is the End Point Assessment Organisation. The EE will therefore be required to contribute to the quality assurance of the End Point Assessment (EPA). For further information please see: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/5919/st0781_v14_registered_nurse_l6_fullyintegrated-ap-for-publication_adjustment_15022022.pdf End Point Assessment Plan (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education 2023) Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff who have an interest and suitable experience related to apprenticeship nursing programmes. The successful applicant must have experience of delivering the nursing/nursing associate apprenticeships and be aware of the requirements of the fully integrated EPA which is a mandatory requirement of the apprenticeship standard. The University of Worcester offers support for external examiners and a full induction day. Further support is also provided by the Course Lead and module teams. The successful applicant will be appointed with effect from April 2025, for a term of four academic years. The post holder will be required to: -

• Review and verify assessments
• Quality assure the standards of performance
• Review proposed course changes and claims for recognition of prior learning
• Meet with apprentices and employer partners
• Confirm assessment processes are fair and just
• Attend scheduled examination boards, which will include responsibly for the final decision on the award of the qualification that confirms the apprentice has met the academic award required for registration with the NMC.
• Provide an annual report to the University of Worcester

All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. Applicants are advised that the University applies the following criteria to external examiners:

• The area of expertise of external examiners is within the area of assessment undertaken.
• Applicants should have recently been employed (or are still employed) within a university appointment.
• He/she must not have been a University of Worcester examiner within the last five years.
• Applicants must be registered with the NMC.

Applications are by submission of CV. Informal enquires and applications can be made by contacting Anita Hobday, Course Lead at: a.hobday@worc.ac.uk or Dr Helen Holder, Head of Department Apprenticeship and CPD on: h.holder@worc.ac.uk

The School of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Worcester is seeking an experienced External Examiner for our BA (Hons) Social Work and Social Worker (Integrated) Degree apprenticeship programmes. These two programmes will be delivered in tandem, sharing some modules across each academic year, as well as having some modules taught separately. The EE role will therefore be involved in examining both programmes and supporting the course teams to deliver this new, innovative programme. The EE usually examines all modules at levels 5 & 6 of the programmes, with some additional oversight of new modules at level 4. The appointment starts in September 2025 and tenure is for 4 academic years. External Examiners play a central role in the maintenance of the standards of the University’s awards and the currency of the curriculum. They perform this role through:

• The approval of assessment tasks and examination papers
• Discussions with relevant academic staff
• The review of samples of student work on modules within the programmes
• The endorsement of marks to confirm that the marks are an agreed, fully moderated and externally examined set of results
• The submission of annual reports
• Attendance at appropriate boards of examiners
• Agreement to programme modifications

Ideal applicants should possess the following:

• Be a qualified social worker, registered with the professional body, Social Work England
• Have expertise in the design, delivery and assessment of continuing professional development in social work education, as evidenced by their current (or previous) post within a higher education establishment. Previous experience in delivering or examining a social work degree apprenticeship would be preferred, but not essential.
• Experience in practice education
• Previous experience of external examining is preferred, but if appropriate a suitable mentor will be appointed to support an eligible candidate.
• Have not worked for the University of Worcester during the last five years, or been involved in other approval or validation roles within the University,

Applicants would not usually be a current examiner for more than one other HEI programme at another institution. Applications for the post should be made by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and appropriate cover letter and sent to the Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Social work programme, David Palfreyman at d.palfreyman@worc.ac.uk Applicants should be a member of academic staff at a UK higher education provider, but recently retired individuals are eligible for the role if they can provide evidence of continuing involvement in the subject area. All external examiners must be fluent in the English language and be able to evidence eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that all appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration requirements. Closing date for applications: 9th May, 2025

The School of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Worcester is seeking an experienced External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course. Please see the following link for the full BSc (Hons) Programme Specification https://www2.worc.ac.uk/aqu/documents/BScPhysiotherapy2024-25.pdf External Examiners play a central role in the maintenance of the standards of the University’s awards and the currency of the curriculum. They perform this role through:

• the approval of assessment tasks and examination papers
• discussions with relevant academic staff
• the review of samples of student work on modules within the programmes
• the endorsement of marks to confirm that the marks are an agreed, fully moderated and externally examined set of results
• the submission of annual reports
• attendance at appropriate boards of examiners (June)
• agreement to programme modifications

Ideal applicants should possess the following:

• Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Relevant experience to maintain comparable quality standards

The appointee will normally serve for a period of four years beginning September 2025. Successful applicants will also be invited to the university’s External Examiner induction day, which will be held in January 2026. Applications for the post should be made by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and appropriate covering letter and sent to Sam Targett, Course Lead for BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at: s.targett@worc.ac.uk

The University of Worcester is looking for an external examiner for the Pre-registration BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) 3-year programme. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff. The successful applicant must be registered on the appropriate part of the NMC register and have relevant experience of working in Adult Nursing as well as teaching on a nursing programme. The University of Worcester offers support for external examiners and a full induction day. Further support is also provided by the course lead and module team. The appointment will be from Immediately to December 2029 The post holder will be required to: - • Verify assessments. • Review assessments and provide brief commentary for all module reviewed. Most assessments can be reviewed remotely. • Quality assures the standards of learner’s performance. • Review proposed course changes and claims for recognition of prior learning. • Meet with students and practice partners. • Confirm the examination / assessment process is fair and just. • Attend the Board of Examiners. • Provide an annual report to the University of Worcester All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. Applicants are advised that the University applies the following criteria to external examiners: Applicants are advised that the University applies the following criteria to external examiners: • The area of expertise of external examiners is within the area of assessment undertaken; • Applicants should have recently been employed (or are still employed) within a university appointment; • They must not have been a University of Worcester examiner within the last five years. • They must be fluent in English and eligible to work in the UK. • They should have enough recent external examining or at least three years internal examining experience. Proposed examiners without experience or with limited experience as externals should, where possible, join an experienced team of externals, and arrangements will be made to ensure that they are assigned a mentor for the first 12 months of their contract. Applications are by submission of CV. If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Samantha Meredith, Pre-Registration Programme Course Lead: samantha.meredith@worc.ac.uk

The University of Worcester is looking for an external examiner for the Pre-registration BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) 3-year programme. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff. The successful applicant must be registered on the appropriate part of the NMC register and have relevant experience of working in Mental health Nursing as well as teaching on a nursing programme. The University of Worcester offers support for external examiners and a full induction day. Further support is also provided by the course lead and module team. The appointment will be from 1st of September 2025 to December 2029 The post holder will be required to: -

• Verify assessments.
• Review assessments and provide brief commentary for all module reviewed. Most assessments can be reviewed remotely.
• Quality assures the standards of learner’s performance.
• Review proposed course changes and claims for recognition of prior learning.
• Meet with students and practice partners.
• Confirm the examination / assessment process is fair and just.
• Attend the Board of Examiners.
• Provide an annual report to the University of Worcester

All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. Applicants are advised that the University applies the following criteria to external examiners: Applicants are advised that the University applies the following criteria to external examiners:

• The area of expertise of external examiners is within the area of assessment undertaken;
• Applicants should have recently been employed (or are still employed) within a university appointment;
• They must not have been a University of Worcester examiner within the last five years.
• They must be fluent in English and eligible to work in the UK.
• They should have enough recent external examining or at least three years internal examining experience.

Proposed examiners without experience or with limited experience as externals should, where possible, join an experienced team of externals, and arrangements will be made to ensure that they are assigned a mentor for the first 12 months of their contract. Applications are by submission of CV. If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Samantha Meredith, Pre-Registration Programme Course Lead: samantha.meredith@worc.ac.uk

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Worcester is seeking an experienced nursing academic to serve as an External Advisor (EA) for the development of our blended learning post-graduate pre-registration nursing courses: MSc Nursing (Adult), MSc Nursing (Mental Health), MSc Nursing (Adult) Degree Apprenticeship and MSc Nursing (Mental Health) Degree Apprenticeship. The approval event is scheduled for November 2025. The fee will be confirmed in the letter of appointment. The university will reimburse reasonable expenses incurred as part of the role as an external advisor. Role and Responsibilities

• Work with/meet the course team to advise on course development
• Review documentation
• Provide recommendations
• Produce a report on the course proposal

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health)
• Recent contemporary nursing knowledge
• Relevant experience in Higher Education teaching at least five years,’ including professional regulatory knowledge
• No professional relationship with the University of Worcester (or its partner institution) or staff involved with the course in the last five years.
• Experience in developing and delivering online or  blended content

Application Process: If you are interested in applying for this role (or requesting further information), please send a CV and/or contact Amanda Griffin, Course Lead (School of Nursing and Midwifery) (amanda.griffin@worc.ac.uk).