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London Met is an extraordinary institution with the aim of transforming lives through excellent education. Our driving principles is equity and social inclusion, and this is what makes our University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education. The Health Science group of the School of Human Science at London Metropolitan University is seeking to appoint a new External Examiner for our newly approved BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy course set to start in September 2024. Applicants must have experience of delivering pre-registration Physiotherapy programmes and be registered with the HCPC. Applicants should be working in UK HE with experience of teaching and examining at undergraduate levels. External Examiners attend Board of Examiners meeting 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. The appointment is subject to approval by the University’s Assessment and Quality Development (AQD). For further information or an informal discussion, please contact the Head of Physiotherapy, Prof Isaac Sorinola (i.sorinola@londonment.ac.uk). For expressions of interest, please send your CV by 16th August 2024 to the above email address.

The School of Health and Social Work is seeking to appoint an external examiner for the adult field of our Pre-Registration Nursing Programmes. This includes the BSc, MSc and apprenticeship routes. A number of external examiners from all fields of nursing are currently involved. To ensure that all NMC requirements are met we hold a number of module and programme boards across the year. The appointment is from September/October 2024 and will be for a 4 year period. Experience of teaching and assessing at undergraduate level with current field specific registration and a Masters level qualification are essential pre-requisites. Experience of teaching and assessing at postgraduate level would also be desirable. Please make expressions of interest (Subject EE Adult Nursing UH) with a current CV to: Amie Bell Administrator Email: a.bell20@herts.ac.uk For further information please contact the Programme Leads: Dr Jane Say or Thomas Beary Email: j.say@herts.ac.uk or t.j.beary@herts.ac.uk

External Examiner required by the University of Essex for the following course ,which is validated for delivery by a partner institution:

• FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Degree Apprenticeship)

Please note that, to avoid a conflict of interest, the External Examiner should not work at an institution on a related course within the East Anglia region or have any existing External Examiner contracts with any institutions in the East Anglia region which offer the same course. The External Examiner should:

• Have relevant experience of teaching on an FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Degree Apprenticeship) course, or similar.
• Be able to commence the role as soon as possible to support pre-moderation and post-moderation of an existing cohort.

For full details of the External Examiner role / responsibilities, please refer to: https://www.essex.ac.uk/staff/academic-standards-and-quality/external-examiner-roles-and-responsibilities - If you are interested in the role, please contact Charlotte Strohm (cstrohm@essex.ac.uk) for further information. - If you would like to apply for the role, please submit a copy of your CV to Charlotte Strohm (cstrohm@essex.ac.uk).

The University of Salford in Greater Manchester is looking for an External Examiner to cover the programme below from September 2024. PG Cert Gastrointestinal Disorders - vacancy 354 A suitable candidate will have experience in teaching and examining at a UK HE institution, have a good understanding of quality assurance issues at HE level, including the QAA Quality Code and have specific subject knowledge in the programme being considered. Previous experience as an External Examiner is preferred but not essential. The appointment will be for four academic years. Information on the External Examining role at the University of Salford is available at https://www.salford.ac.uk/governance-and-management/external-examiners Information about the programme can be found at https://www.salford.ac.uk/ If you wish to discuss this role or to request further information please contact James Richardson at j.richardson3@salford.ac.uk *Please note that we are unable to accept applications from you if:

• You are a current External Examiner with the University of Salford or have been in the previous five years
• You are currently professionally involved with members of the programme team
• You have been employed within the previous five years by the University of Salford
• You have been a student within the previous five years at the University of Salford

The deadline for applications for this post will be 13th May 2024. Please note that a statutory check for the right to work in the UK will be carried out prior to appointment. Further information regarding this and information regarding the External Examiners role can be found at this web address: https://www.salford.ac.uk/governance-and-management/external-examiners

The School of Health and Social Care at Edinburgh Napier University (Sighthill Campus) is seeking to appoint a new external examiner for our Graduate Certificate in Practice Learning (Social Services) programme. This is an SCQF Level 10 programme designed to equip qualified social workers with the knowledge, skills and values required to take on the role of practice educators for social work students. This is a four-year tenure which would commence on 31st December 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter and end on 31st December 2028. The successful applicant will be required to attend three Programme Assessment Boards per year (held online) and submit an annual report. Essential Criteria:

• A professional qualification in social work recognised for the purposes of registration with the Scottish Social Services Council
• A professional qualification in social work practice learning
• An appropriate academic qualification to at least the level of the qualification being examined
• Significant experience and expertise in social work practice learning
• Competence and experience related to designing and delivering assessment tasks and enhancement of the student learning experience

Desirable Criteria:

• Prior experience as an external examiner
• Fellow/Senior Fellow of Advance HE

If you are interested in applying and have the relevant experience, please submit your CV by email to Dr Sarah Rose, Programme Leader (s.rose@napier.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is Monday 12th August 2024. Please note, all applications are subject to approval by the University. If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Dr Sarah Rose by email (s.rose@napier.ac.uk) or telephone (0131 455 4685).

We are seeking to appoint a Course External Examiner for the BSc (Hons) Nursing, MSci Nursing and Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship courses within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The position requires that the external examiner has experience in teaching and assessing in Children’s Nursing. The appointment will commence on the 1st September 2024, and the tenure of appointment is usually for a period of four years. 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. Role Requirements:

• Comment on the content of the subject area particularly regarding subject benchmarks
• Examine assessment briefs, exam papers and student work to ensure academic standards and achievements of students are comparable with those in other UK higher education establishments of which the external examiner has experience
• Provide informative comment and recommendations on whether the assessment process measures student achievement rigorously and fairly against the intended outcomes of the course/s and is conducted in line with the relevant policies and regulations
• Participate in a minimum of one examination board per year and submit an annual report
• Engage in communication with the course team

Please note that external examiners are required to engage with assessment of both theory and practice elements of the course where relevant. Previous experience as an External Examiner is not necessary as the University is able to provide mentorship to the successful applicants. We are looking for External Examiners to cover the following course:

• BSc (Hons) Nursing, MSci Nursing and Registered Degree Nursing Apprenticeships.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your CV to Helen Davis-Miles, Msci Nursing Course Leader (helen.davis3@bcu.ac.uk) to express your initial interest and/or to obtain further information about the role. If your CV matches our criteria, we will ask you to make a formal application for formal consideration through our governance systems. This can take a few weeks, so you may not hear back immediately. Our standard fees for External Examiners start at £500 per academic year, rising to £700 for larger courses with multiple occurrences, or overseas provision for example. Please note that this role is not capable of sponsorship under Tier 2 of the points-based system. Closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 2nd August 2024.

The School of Health and Care Professions at the University of Portsmouth are seeking to appoint two suitably qualified external examiners for a suite of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level on the BN (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) and MN Mental Health Nursing courses. The modules broadly cover acute mental health assessment and care, person-centred recovery, and practice placement modules at levels 4, 5, 6 and 7. Current relevant experience in higher education, along with current professional registration, are essential. Applicants should:

• be actively involved in education and training programmes with experience in assessment of the areas covered by the programme;
• hold relevant academic and/or professional qualifications to at least the level of the qualification being externally examined, with extensive practitioner experience;
• meet criteria set by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies;
• be aware of Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for education

Further information about the role of the external examiner at the University of Portsmouth can be found on our website: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/policies-and-standards/external-examiners. The External Examiner will be required to be present at the Nursing Module Assessment Board and the Board of Examiners’ meetings for the programme (at least one per year) and be available for consultation on assessment and curriculum issues. All appointments are subject to approval by the University External Examiners Nomination Panel. The University runs regular induction seminars for recently appointed External Examiners. The aim of the seminars is to introduce External Examiners to the regulations and procedures of the University of Portsmouth, as well as providing an opportunity to meet University staff and other External Examiners. Where relevant, you will also be invited to visit and attend additional sessions face to face or online. For further information or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Lisa Hyatt, Programme Lead (NMC), via email: lisa.hyatt@port.ac.uk. If you would like to be considered for this role please submit an expression of interest with a current CV by Wednesday 24th July 2024 to lisa.hyatt@port.ac.uk. The successful applicant will be sent an External Examiners Proposal Form. The completed proposal form together with the CV will be presented to the University External Examiners Nomination Panel.

The School of Health and Care Professions at the University of Portsmouth are seeking to appoint three suitably qualified external examiners for a suite of modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level on the BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) and MN Adult Nursing courses. The modules broadly cover acute care, long term conditions, and practice placement modules at levels 4, 5, 6 and 7. Current relevant experience in higher education, along with current professional registration, are essential. Applicants should:

• be actively involved in education and training programmes with experience in assessment of the areas covered by the programme;
• hold relevant academic and/or professional qualifications to at least the level of the qualification being externally examined, with extensive practitioner experience;
• meet criteria set by professional, statutory or regulatory bodies;
• be aware of Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for education

Further information about the role of the external examiner at the University of Portsmouth can be found on our website: https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/policies-and-standards/external-examiners. The External Examiner will be required to be present at the Nursing Module Assessment Board and the Board of Examiners’ meetings for the programme (at least one per year) and be available for consultation on assessment and curriculum issues. All appointments are subject to approval by the University External Examiners Nomination Panel. The University runs regular induction seminars for recently appointed External Examiners.  The aim of the seminars is to introduce External Examiners to the regulations and procedures of the University of Portsmouth, as well as providing an opportunity to meet University staff and other External Examiners. Where relevant, you will also be invited to visit and attend additional sessions face to face or online. For further information or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Lisa Hyatt, Programme Lead (NMC), via email: lisa.hyatt@port.ac.uk. If you would like to be considered for this role please submit an expression of interest with a current CV by Wednesday 24th July 2024 to lisa.hyatt@port.ac.uk. The successful applicant will be sent an External Examiners Proposal Form. The completed proposal form together with the CV will be presented to the University External Examiners Nomination Panel.

The University of Cumbria is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for FdSc Assistant Practitioner, including HLA with effect from 1st October 2024. Please contact Ali Richards for further information. Ideally interested applicants should have experience of external examining in at least one other Higher Education Institution but this is not compulsory. Please note that we are unable to accept applications from you if:-

• You are a current external examiner within the University of Cumbria
• You are currently professionally involved with members of the programme team
• You have been an external examiner at the University or employed by the University or at one of its associate institutions within the previous eight years

Information on the external examining role at the University of Cumbria is available via the following link: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/AboutUs/Services/AQD/ExtExaminers.aspx If you are interested, please apply by sending your CV to ali.richards@cumbria.ac.uk by 9th August 2024.

We are seeking to appoint a Subject External Examiner for the BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme. This programme is based within the School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health. It is a full time 3-year undergraduate programme which on successful completion leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC. This position does require the external examiner to be a podiatrist, have a recordable teaching qualification and a current registration with the HCPC. The appointment will be for four years from 1st August 2024 and the commitment required is as follows:

• To review a range of coursework throughout the year.
• To attend via Zoom an assessment panel per year and to submit an annual external examiner report.
• To engage in communication with the programme team.
• To carry out an interim visit per year, either in person or by virtual means, to meet with staff and students to obtain feedback on assessment in practice and to strengthen your engagement with the ongoing teaching, learning and assessment processes.

All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit a CV by email to health-extex@plymouth.ac.uk by Wednesday 31st July, or for further information about the role email Mr Philip Hendy philip.hendy@plymouth.ac.uk (Programme Lead).