Jobs: Yorkshire and Humberside

The School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership at the University of Bradford is looking for a dedicated individual to undertake the role of external examiner for our MSc Social Sciences Research for Healthcare programme to commence as soon as possible. This innovative programme is designed for those from diverse disciplines interested in developing social sciences research skills. The programme attracts health and social care professionals, including international students, and students interested in applying for a PhD. It is the Masters programme students undertake who have achieved a White Rose PhD scholarship or an NIHR INVOLVE scholarship. The programme includes 60 credits to select modules from across the University portfolio including psychology and sociology, health care, health technology and public health to meet individual development needs. The core modules develop students’ advanced knowledge and skills in research design and methods for qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. They also prepare students for future research through learning about research management, dissemination and impact consistent with both professional practice and the principles of research ethics. A theme running through the core modules is working in interdisciplinary teams of researchers and we have experts from Bradford Institute for Health Research and other areas who provide real life examples of quality, interdisciplinary research being undertaken. The programme is mapped against external quality criteria, The Economic and Social Research Council Postgraduate Training and Development Guidelines, The White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership requirements, Health and Care Professions Council objectives and the Vitae Researcher Development Framework. An overview of your role and responsibilities includes: Confirming the comparability of standards of student performance at University of Bradford with those of similar modules at other UK Institutions of Higher Education; confirming that the assessment process in its entirety is sound and has been fairly conducted with full regard to justice to students; reporting and advising on the above by means of approving coursework and examination papers and providing an annual report to the University. The appointee will be required to moderate a sample of work and you will also be required to produce an annual report and attend Boards of Examiners as appropriate. You should have appropriate expertise/experience teaching in the field of research at postgraduate level. You must be able to undertake a role in the assurance of academic standards in Higher Education and should be aware of modern developments in the design and delivery of the flexible curriculum. You should not hold more than one other UK Higher Education External Examiner post at the start of the contract and be qualified to at least the level of the programme to be examined. Further information about the programme can be found at: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/pg/social-sciences-research-for-healthcare/ For Further information about the role please contact Dr Mel Cooper at mcooper2@bradford.ac.uk Interested individuals should submit a CV in the first instance to Laura Baxter externalexaminers@bradford.ac.uk by 4th February 2025

Leeds Beckett University is seeking to appoint four External Examiners for our pre-registration and degree apprenticeship nursing courses. Applicants must be registered with the NMC as an Adult Nurse (3 Examiners) or Mental Health Nurse (1 Examiner) and have experience of delivering pre-registration nursing programmes. The External Examiner team work across the adult and mental health nursing fields of practice and the FdSc Nursing Associate programme, with field specific modules being allocated to the appropriate Examiners. External Examiners attend Board of Examiners meetings at least once a year (twice a year for Nursing Associate) , submit an annual report and review coursework. Previous experience of external examining is not necessary as the University is able to provide mentorship to the successful applicant and an online induction, and further support is provided by the Course Director. However, we would require someone preferably with apprenticeship and end point assessment experience too. The appointments commence 1 November 2025 and tenure is for four years. Appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. Due to potential reciprocity issues, we are unable to appoint from the following institutions:

• Northumbria University
• City, University of London
• Middlesex University
• University of Central Lancashire
• Teesside University
• New Buckinghamshire University
• Wrexham Glyndwr University
• University College, Birmingham
• University of Cumbria

For expressions of interest please send your CV by 30 April 2025 to Leisa Templeton, Academic Quality Support Officer, schoolofhealthquality@leedsbeckett.ac.uk For further information please contact Janine Lee, Course Director, Pre-Registration Nursing, j.n.lee@leedsbeckett.ac.uk or Zoe Lambert, Course Director Pre- Registration Nursing Apprenticeships z.l.lambert@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

The School of Health at Leeds Beckett University, is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health and some standalone CPD modules. The post starts on 1 November 2024 for four years. Applicants should be working in UK HE with experience of teaching and examining at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and a professional registration such as HCPC, etc. External Examiners attend Board of Examiners meetings at least once a year, submit an annual report and review coursework. Previous experience of external examining is not necessary, as the University will provide online induction training and a mentor. Further information on the External Examiner role can be found on this link: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/external-examiners/ The appointment is subject to approval by the University’s scrutiny process. The current fee for an External Examiners is £400 per annual, plus reasonable expenses. Due to potential reciprocity issues, please note that we are unable to appoint from the following institutions:

• London South Bank University
• Bangor University
• Huddersfield University
• Iron Mill College, Exeter
• University of Cumbria
• University of East Anglia
• Northumbria University

For expressions of interest, please send your CV to Leisa Templeton, Academic Quality Support Officer, schoolofhealthquality@leedsbeckett.ac.uk by 28 February 2025. For further information about the role please contact Bryony Walker, Course Director, on b.c.walker@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.