Jobs: West Midlands

External Examiner – Foundation Year for Healthcare Professions

Opening Date:
8 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
8 Apr 2024
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The Department of Health and Wellbeing, in the School of Allied Health & Community at the University of Worcester is seeking an External Examiner for the following programme: Foundation Year for Healthcare Professions The Foundation Year for Healthcare Professions provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills needed to start their journey towards a healthcare profession. The Foundation Year is taught to students who will progress onto professional courses in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Paramedic Science, Diagnostic Radiography or Nutrition and Dietetics. The appointment will be from September 2024. Interested applicants must have relevant knowledge and clinical experience in health and social care and have HE experience of teaching, managing and assessing students on similar Undergraduate Degree courses. The role further requires external moderation of assessments, attendance at the Boards of Examiners and completion of an Annual External Examiners Report. Applicants are advised that the University applies the following criteria to external examiners:
  • Applicants should have recently been employed (or are still employed) within a university appointment.
  • Applicants must not have been a University of Worcester examiner within the last five years.
Programme details will be provided to the appointee and a full induction day will be offered. Interested applicants can seek further information or should send a CV for consideration to Dawn Goodall, Course Lead Foundation Year, University of Worcester. d.goodall@worc.ac.uk

External Examiner, Foundation Degree (FDCP) Counselling at Hereford, Ludlow and North Shropshire College

Opening Date:
8 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
8 Apr 2024
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The Department of Health and Wellbeing, in the School of Allied Health & Community at the University of Worcester is seeking an External Examiner for the following programme: Foundation Degree (FDCP) Counselling at Hereford, Ludlow and North Shropshire College The University of Worcester’s Foundation Degree in Person Centred Counselling is delivered by our partner Hereford, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College. Interested applicants must have relevant knowledge, experience and qualifications in counselling and have experience of higher education teaching, managing and assessing students on similar Undergraduate Degree courses. The role further requires external moderation of assessments, attendance at the Boards of Examiners and completion of an Annual External Examiners Report. Programme details will be provided to the appointee and a full induction day will be offered. 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.
  • Applicants must not have been a University of Worcester examiner within the last five years.
  • Applicants will have a recognised qualification in counselling and a first degree in a relevant field.
Interested applicants can seek further information or should send a CV for consideration to Head of Department, Lisa Mauro-Bracken, l.mauro-bracken@worc.ac.uk.

External Examiner – Advanced Social Work Practice PG Cert and Social Work Practice Education PG Award

Opening Date:
8 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
1 Apr 2024
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The School of Allied Health and Community at the University of Worcester is seeking an experienced External Examiner for our Post Graduate Award in Professional Development: Social Work Practice Education and the Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work Practice. The Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work is made up of four mandatory modules, but students can choose to study only the Practice Educator-based modules (PEPS1 and PEPS2) to complete a Post Graduate Award in Professional Development: Social Work Practice Education qualification. The modules are as follows: Level 7
  • SOWK4200 Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
  • SOWK4201 Practice Educator Professional Standards Stage 1 (PEPS1)
  • SOWK4202 Practice Educator Professional Standards Stage 2 (PEPS2)
  • SOWK4203 Practice Leadership for Strengths-Based Practice
The appointment starts in September 2024 with an opportunity to work alongside the existing external examiner for the course until December 2024. The tenure is for 4 academic years. It is expected that additional continuous professional development modules will be developed. 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
  • 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,
Applications for the post should be made by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and appropriate cover letter and sent to the Course Leader for both of the Post Graduate courses: Diane Asamoah: d.asamoah@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 provided that 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: 1st April 2024

Senior Lecturer in Dementia Studies

Opening Date:
4 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
14 Apr 2024
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The Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) is a Centre for Excellence in Dementia Care Research with a global reputation, based at the University of Worcester. The ADS team has developed evidence-based, practical, and person-centred ways of working with people living with dementia and their families, across the NHS England ‘Well Pathway for Dementia’. We do this through impactful, high-quality research, evidence-based education, and knowledge exchange. We are currently advertising a fantastic opportunity for a person-centred dementia care focused academic to join our team of dementia experts. The post holder will engage in high quality research with internal and external partners. The post holder will also have the opportunity to utilise their expert knowledge and research to teach on existing, and develop new, accredited education and CPD programmes. There will be also be opportunities to contribute to course and module leadership, as well as supervision of student research, including doctoral supervision. All our activities are designed to impact significantly on the lives of people affected by dementia and their families. The successful candidate will join our committed and dynamic team and will work collaboratively with colleagues across ADS, The School of Allied Health and Community and the wider University. This will include the potential to contribute to other inter-disciplinary research groups and units across the University. What's in it for you?
  • Annual incremental increase of up to £54,395 with the opportunity to progress up to £59,422
  • 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, including research focussed CPD, formal teaching qualification support, access to a team buddy, research mentor
  • A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
  • This position is open to candidates seeking both full-time and part-time opportunities.
For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Shirley Evans (Director of The Association for Dementia Studies) shirley.evans@worc.ac.uk

Lecturer (Teaching) / Senior Lecturer (Teaching) in Occupational Therapy (Practice Education)

Opening Date:
1 Mar 2024
Closing Date:
14 Apr 2024
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The University of Worcester seeks to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated UK HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to join the Department of Allied Health. The successful candidate will be committed to developing new practice education placement opportunities for occupational therapy students. You will join a friendly and supportive team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers and dieticians, who play key roles in the delivery and ongoing development of the courses in the Department. You will take on the role as a Lecturer (Teaching) or Senior Lecturer (Teaching) Practice Educator. You will liaise with registered professionals and external organisations to source and develop practice learning opportunities (placements) for students from a variety of educational settings within the region. You will provide module leadership for practice education modules across the BSc and MSc programmes and ensure that all practice education placement opportunities meet the requirements of the University’s work-based learning. You will need to be a brilliant communicator and have creative problem-solving skills. You will be actively involved in the placement development by providing preparation, support, and training to support students and practice educators and ensure quality learning in practice. The allied health staff work as a truly inter-professional team, teaching collaboratively across shared and profession-specific modules at all academic levels and you will be expected to share this philosophy. As a student-centred inclusive university, your role will include being a Personal and Academic Tutor, to support and encourage students to achieve their potential. You will also supervise students with their dissertations and participate in admissions and recruitment events where we work collaboratively with our colleagues in IMPACT, the university service-user group, who support teaching, recruitment, and curriculum development. You should also expect to play an active role within the School, which may include involvement in the delivery of CPD activity across a range of programmes. All staff are expected to engage in research and scholarly activity to enhance their own professional and academic development. Candidates are expected to highlight their areas of expertise in practice and how they intend to further this through scholarship and research. Background The School of Allied Health and Community offers courses ranging from foundation degrees in various specialties in health and social care, to BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Dietetics and Social Work and Masters level study in a number of disciplines related to Health and Social Care. The School is also developing a range of new CPD provision. The wider College of Health, Life and Environmental Science has an exceptional reputation for excellence and the appointee will further develop the quality of our provision through strong collaboration with our practice partners. Informal queries in relation to this role are welcome and should be directed to Debbie Sabbato (PA to the Head of School of Allied Health and Community) via email at D.Sabbato@worc.ac.uk

External Examiner – Occupational Therapy

Opening Date:
23 Feb 2024
Closing Date:
29 Mar 2024
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Birmingham Newman University is seeking an external examiner for the pre-registration BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff. Applicants should have a good understanding of UK Higher Education sector, quality, standards and quality assurance. Registration as a Occupational Therapists with the Health and Care Professions Council (and RCOT), with relevant subject knowledge and experience is essential. Birmingham Newman University offers support for external examiners, including training, online resources and guidance and further support provided by the Head of Subject for Allied Health as well as the Head of School Applicants are advised that the School of Nursing & Allied Health at Birmingham Newman University applies the following criteria to external examiners:
  • The area of expertise of external examiners is within the area of examinations undertaken;
  • Applicants should have recently been employed (or are still employed) within a university appointment;
  • He/she/they must not have been a Birmingham Newman University examiner within the last five years;
  • He/she/they will have a Occupational Therapy qualification registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (& RCOT) and internal examining experience;
  • Previous external examining experience would be welcomed but is not essential.
The appointment will be effective from 1st September 2024 and will continue for 4 years. The role requires module external review Role of the Module Results External The role requires providing advice and recommendations to module teams about teaching and learning content and assessment design. External moderation of assessments, attendance at assessment review boards as well as scrutiny of Recognition of Prior Learning, annual visits to practice learning environments and completion of an Annual External Examiners Report. All appointments are subject to a panel review of perspective nominations. 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 the Head of School (Associate Dean) Nursing & Allied Health Ronnie Meechan r.meechan@staff.newman.ac.uk by 29th March 2024

External Examiner – Paramedic Science

Opening Date:
23 Feb 2024
Closing Date:
29 Mar 2024
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Birmingham Newman University is seeking an external examiner for the pre-registration BSc (Hons) paramedic science programme. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff. Applicants should have a good understanding of UK Higher Education sector, quality, standards and quality assurance. Registration as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council, with relevant subject knowledge and experience is essential. Birmingham Newman University offers support for external examiners, including training, online resources and guidance and further support provided by the Head of Subject for Allied Health as well as the Head of School Applicants are advised that the School of Nursing & Allied Health at Birmingham Newman University applies the following criteria to external examiners:
  • The area of expertise of external examiners is within the area of examinations undertaken;
  • Applicants should have recently been employed (or are still employed) within a university appointment;
  • He/she/they must not have been a Birmingham Newman University examiner within the last five years;
  • He/she/they will have a Paramedic Science qualification registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and internal examining experience;
  • Previous external examining experience would be welcomed but is not essential.
The appointment will be effective from 1st September 2024 and will continue for 4 years. The role requires module external review Role of the Module Results External The role requires providing advice and recommendations to module teams about teaching and learning content and assessment design. External moderation of assessments, attendance at assessment review boards as well as scrutiny of Recognition of Prior Learning, annual visits to practice learning environments and completion of an Annual External Examiners Report. All appointments are subject to a panel review of perspective nominations. 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 the Head of School (Associate Dean) Nursing & Allied Health Ronnie Meechan r.meechan@staff.newman.ac.uk by 29th March 2024

External Adviser – Revalidation of the BSc and PG Certificate in Adult Critical Care

Opening Date:
20 Feb 2024
Closing Date:
31 Mar 2024
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The University of Wolverhampton requires an external adviser for the following course(s) within the Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, School of Nursing: External Adviser to participate in the quality review and revalidation of the BSc and Postgraduate Certificate in Adult Critical Care To support this role, you must:
  • Be a registrant with the NMC
  • Be conversant with the CC3N Competency Framework and Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Your principal role as External Adviser will be to confirm that standards are equivalent to those adopted across the UK Higher Education sector for similar awards (where applicable), that standards have been set at the appropriate levels and that the course structure, content, learning opportunities and available resources are such that these standards can be met. This will be done through your involvement throughout the process and signing off documentation. All appointments are subject to Right to Work in the UK verification. Please refer to the UKVI website for further information. Interested persons should send their CV to Rob Corbett, Principal Lecturer – r.corbett3@wlv.ac.uk Closing date: 31 March 2024

External Examiner, University of Wolverhampton for Advocacy and Education for Quality Improvement in Practice (A-EQUIP)

Opening Date:
20 Feb 2024
Closing Date:
31 Mar 2024
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The University of Wolverhampton requires an external examiner within the Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, School of Nursing; External Examiner for Advocacy and Education for Quality Improvement in Practice (A-EQUIP) To support this role, you must: • Be a registrant with the NMC • Be experienced in the role of Professional Nurse Advocate External examiners will be expected to monitor the quality of the coursework across the provision(s). We are seeking candidates whose areas of expertise would enable them to monitor the quality of these courses and externally moderate assessed work. You are required to attend at least one assessment board a year and complete an annual report. You are also required to provide comments on proposed modifications and the development of new modules within your area of expertise. Please note we cannot accept applications if you have already been an External Examiner for our University in the last 5 years, or if one of our staff is already an Examiner in the same department at your home institution. All appointments are subject to Right to Work in the UK verification. Please refer to the UKVI website for further information. Interested persons should send their CV to Rob Corbett, Principal Lecturer – r.corbett3@wlv.ac.uk Closing date: 31 March 2024