Jobs: Yorkshire and Humberside

An external Examiner is required to work with the programme team in the following two pathways:-

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (Two year accelerated)
• Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship

The Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking to appoint an external examiner for the above programmes, which commences in November 2024. The University of Hull has a long history of providing high quality healthcare education and the apprenticeship programme complements our existing provision, providing a work-based route into the radiography profession. This is the first delivery of the newly established two year accelerated Diagnostic Radiography pathway at the University of Hull and is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the first two year undergraduate diagnostic Radiography programme in the country. The external examiner will have experience of teaching and examining at a Higher Education institution in Diagnostic Radiography. They should have an excellent understanding of quality assurance matters, including the QAA Quality Benchmarks. Prior experience of being an External Examiner is preferred alongside expertise as evidenced through publications in the field of healthcare and be HCPC registered. The role will include attendance at Examination boards and chairing the End Point Assessment, submission of annual reports, reviewing coursework, examination scripts and providing feedback to markers. Appointments last for 4 years in duration (November 2024 – October 2028). Please direct expressions of interest and CV to Chris Whitfield, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship Programme Director (C.whitfield2@hull.ac.uk)

We are seeking to appoint an external examiner predominantly for our BSc (Hons) Occupational therapy course. On completion, students are eligible for registration with HCPC. External examiners will be required to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, practice placement documents, attend Course Assessment Meetings, 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 be registered with 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 from January 2025. 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: Sarah Fletcher-Shaw, Course Leader for BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Email: S.J.Fletcher-shaw@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 527336 Closing date: 31/12/24

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.