Jobs: Yorkshire and Humberside

Institution: University of Huddersfield Department: School of Human and Health Sciences External Examiner for: Foundation Degree- Nursing Associate Description: We are seeking to appoint an external examiner predominantly for the Nursing Associate programme. On completion, students are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This course is delivered on campus, one day each week per cohort. There are two intakes each year. The Course Assessment Boards are in April/May and November/December each year. External examiners will be required to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, visit practice placements, attend Course Assessment Boards, submit an annual report (EE3) and sign off the Course Leader’s response to the report. Appointees will have relevant field-related experience, academic qualifications to postgraduate level, including a recordable teaching qualification and will be registered with the NMC. Although previous experience as an external examiner is desirable, the School will make arrangements for new external examiners to have a mentor, where needed. An induction programme is provided for external examiners. The post is due to commence in September 2024. All appointments are for a period of four years. In the first instance would interested applicants please email a brief outline, including their CV to: Name: Paula Elliott, Senior Lecturer Email: p.elliott2@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 258298 Closing date: 31/07/2024

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, l.d.templeton@leedsbeckett.ac.uk by 31 July 2024. For further information about the role please contact Bryony Walker, Course Director, on b.c.walker@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

The School of Science, Technology and Health at York St John University is seeking to appoint an external examiner for the above programme, together with a free-standing 30 credit level 7 Musculoskeletal Injection Therapy module. The post will be for 4 years commencing in the academic session 2024/25 and includes the need to attend assessment boards, review academic work and prepare a written report for submission to the university annually. Experience is preferable but applications will be considered from individuals new to the examining role with relevant professional experience. All appointments are subject to meeting the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners. Further information regarding the role of the External Examiner at York St John University can be found at: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/quality-gateway/external-examiners/ To apply please submit a CV and covering letter to c.boyes@yorksj.ac.uk (Dr Chris Boyes, Head of Programme)

We are seeking to appoint an external examiner predominantly for the Workforce Development post-registration courses in the School of Human and Health Sciences from September 2024. Modules include End-of-Life Care, Frailty, Long-Term Conditions, and Personal and Professional Development. External examiners will be required to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, visit practice placements, attend Course Assessment Boards, submit an annual report and sign off the Course Leader’s response to the report. Appointees will have relevant field-related experience, academic qualifications to postgraduate level, including a recordable teaching qualification and will ideally be registered with the NMC or HCPC. Although previous experience as an external examiner is desirable, the School will make arrangements for new external examiners to have a mentor, where needed. An induction programme is provided for external examiners. The post is due to commence in September 2024. All appointments are for a period of four years. In the first instance would interested applicants please email a brief outline, including their CV to: Name: Virginia Mitton Email: v.mitton@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 257572 Closing date: 31/07/2024