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The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for MSc Counselling with Children and Young People (CCYP): https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/counselling-children-and-young-people-msc.htm This is a professional qualification which follows BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) professional requirements, as well as Level 7 Learning Outcomes for timetabled tutorials and work-based learning. The course involves six modules, 4 focusing on clinical aspects and 2 on research methods. PSYM111, PSYM062, PSYM066 and PSYM067 are our clinical modules, all focusing on different aspects of the counselling work with children and young people, and are specific to this program. PSYM085 and PSYM086 are our research methods modules and are shared with other Masters programs in the counselling and mental health subject area. We are looking for someone:

• who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes;
• previous experience as an external examiner is strongly preferred

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2021 to 2025, from 1 October 2021 Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions: Arden University Bath Centre for Psychology Coventry University Glasgow Caledonian University Bangor University UCLAN Leeds Beckett Nottingham Trent University Open University University College of London University of Derby University of Sunderland University of Surrey Closing date: 26 April 2021 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Dr Kimberley Hill, Psychology Deputy Subject Lead: Kimberley.Hill@Northampton.ac.uk

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for the following programmes, as part of our collaborative arrangement with Dublin Counselling and Therapy Centre (DCTC)

• MSc Adolescent Psychotherapy Award map: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/adolescent-psychotherapy-DCTC-msc.htm
• MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy Award map: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/counselling-and-psychotherapy-DCTC-msc.htm

We are looking for someone:

• who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes;
• previous experience as an external examiner is strongly preferred

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2021 to 2025, from 1 October 2021 Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions: Arden University Bath Centre for Psychology Coventry University Glasgow Caledonian University Bangor University UCLAN Leeds Beckett Nottingham Trent University Open University University College of London University of Derby University of Sunderland University of Surrey Closing date: 26 April 2021 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Dr Kimberley Hill, Psychology Deputy Subject Lead: Kimberley.Hill@Northampton.ac.uk

The School of Allied Health and Community at the University of Worcester is seeking an experienced External Examiner for our MSc (pre-registration) Physiotherapy course. Please see the following link for the full MSc (pre-registration) Programme Specification https://www2.worc.ac.uk/aqu/documents/MScPhysiotherapy_2020-21.pdf 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 (June)
• agreement to programme modifications

Ideal applicants should possess the following:

• Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Relevant experience to maintain comparable quality standards

The appointee will normally serve for a period of four years beginning September/October 2021. Successful applicants will also be invited to the university’s External Examiner induction day, which will be held in January 2022. Applications for the post should be made by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and appropriate covering letter and sent to Dr Derek Kyte, Course Lead for MSc (pre-registration) Physiotherapy at: d.kyte@worc.ac.uk

The School of Allied Health and Community at the University of Worcester is seeking an experienced External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course. Please see the following link for the full BSc (Hons) Programme Specification https://www2.worc.ac.uk/aqu/documents/BSc_Occupational_Therapy_2020-21.pdf 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 (June)
• agreement to programme modifications

Ideal applicants should possess the following:

• Current registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
• Relevant experience to maintain comparable quality standards

The appointee will normally serve for a period of four years beginning September 2021. Successful applicants will also be invited to the university’s External Examiner induction day, which will be held in January 2022. Applications for the post should be made by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and appropriate covering letter and sent to Dr Alison Blank, Course Lead for BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at: a.blank@worc.ac.uk

The School of Health and Care Professions at the University of Portsmouth are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified external examiner for our NMC approved, pre-registration BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme (FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6), which is approved for delivery against the NMC (2018) standards. Our programme includes extensive simulation and was the first pre-registration nursing programme to be accredited by ASPiH. Some of the modules are shared across Adult and Mental Health Nursing. The modules that this External Examiner will be responsible for cover nursing knowledge and skills, person centred care, acute care, long term conditions, public health. The successful applicant will work with another external examiner who covers cross-school modules (evidence-based practice). Current relevant experience in higher education along with professional registration with the NMC as an Adult Nurse is essential. Further information about the role of the external examiner at the University of Portsmouth can be found here - https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/policies-and-standards/external-examiners Informal enquires are welcome. Please contact Isobel Ryder (Associate Head Programmes), isobel.ryder@port.ac.uk Applications: Please send a CV and brief expression of interest (no more than 500 words) to Isobel Ryder by 12.00 midday on Friday 10th September. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. Commencement date will be as soon as possible for a period of 4 academic years

Teesside University are looking to appoint a new end point assessor examiner for the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice apprenticeship within the School of Health and Life Sciences. The subject areas involved are: Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship End Point. Information about the provision can be found on the University website: https://www.tees.ac.uk/postgraduate_courses/nursing_&_health/msc_advanced_clinical_practice.cfm The appointment is to run for 5 academic years from 01/09/21. For more information or to register your interest, please contact Paula Hodge DIRECT at P.Hodge@tees.ac.uk providing a copy of your most recent CV by 19 August 2021.

The School of Allied Health within St George’s University of London is seeking to appoint a further 2 suitably qualified academics to act as External Examiners for the 3 year pre-registration paramedic science programme . The appointments will ideally be with effect from September 2021. We are seeking to appoint individuals who have a minimum of a BSc in a paramedic or out of hospital related subject; with a strong knowledge and relevant experience in the field of out of hospital education. Applicants will have current registration with the the HCPC and be working within a Higher Education Institution, whether full or part time. The tenure of the appointment is for 4 years. The successful applicant must have relevant experience of working in the paramedic arena, teaching on a paramedic or out of hospital programme, and working in a relevant role either out of hospital or within a hospital setting. They will review a number of modules within the programmes which will include modules delivered at levels 4, 5, and 6 . An induction will be provided that the appointee will be expected to attend. Previous experience of external examining would be welcomed, but is not essential. The External Examiner will be invited to attend the programme assessment boards, review student work, and be asked to consider changes to assessment processes as part of course development. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. The Centre for Allied Health utilises Canvas for marking. OSPE’s and OSCE’s are recorded, and External Examiners on the pre-registration programme will be asked to review video’s of student assessments as part of the role. This is an exciting time to join our friendly pre-registration team, with a revalidation underway for 2022. The team are friendly, and like to fully involve the EE's in the development of the programme, modules, simulation and assessments. To apply, or for an informal chat, please contact c.baker@sgul.kingston.ac.uk (Chris), with the subject line of External Examiner.

The post will require consideration of portfolios and assessments related to several modules of study. Modules: Year 1

• Dietetic Theory and Practice 1 – Biopsychosocial patchwork text, case management oral presentation (related to placement 1) and assessment of practice (40 credits)
• Research 1- Literature review and oral presentation (20 credits)
• Applied Physiology, Biochemistry and Nutrition- Dietetic science essay (20 credits)
• Professional Development 1- Portfolio reflective account based on HCPC audit (20 credits)

Year 2

• Dietetic Theory and Practice 2- Professional practice report related to placement 2, case presentation related to placement 3, assessment of practice (30 credits)
• Research 2- Dissertation (20 credits)
• Professional Development 2- Practice development poster - oral presentation related to placement 4 (20 credits).

Note: Research 1, Professional Development 1, Research 2 and Professional Development 2 are shared modules with the MSc Occupational Therapy and MSc Physiotherapy programmes – only the dietetics element of these will need to be reviewed. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff. The successful applicant will be invited to attend an induction day prior to commencement of the role. Responsibilities include: commenting on draft assessment guidelines, commenting on draft examination papers, reviewing samples of students’ work, attending meetings of examiners (up to two per year), and submitting an annual report. Informal discussions can be had with Ellie Holmes Eleanor.Holmes@uea.ac.uk Expressions of interest in the form of a CV to Jane Alvarez jane.alvarez@uea.ac.uk

Work at Nelson and Colne College Group Broad Oak Campus Broad Oak Road Accrington Lancashire BB5 2AW Applications are invited from academics who have appropriate standing, expertise, and experience to maintain comparability of standards. Standing, expertise, and breadth of experience may be indicated by:

• The present (or last, if retired) post and place of work;
• The range and scope of experience across Higher Education/professions;
• The current and recent active involvement in research/scholarly/professional activities in a relevant field of study.

Your role & responsibilities would include:

• Confirming the comparability of standards of student performance at the College 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 assessment and providing an annual report to the University.

You will be required to moderate a sample of scripts in relation to selected modules within the above programmes. You will also be required to produce an annual report and attend Assessment Boards as appropriate. Further details about the courses can be found here:

• FdA Mental Health Work - https://universitycentre.nelsongroup.ac.uk/course-detail/mental-health-work/AHSCHF5042021_2023/
• FdA Alcohol and Substance Misuse Work- https://universitycentre.nelsongroup.ac.uk/course-detail/alcohol-and-substance-misuse-work/AHSCHF5052021_2023/

Please send expressions of interest and an accompanying CV to HE@nelsongroup.ac.uk Your CV should contain the following information:

• Current and recent employment history
• HE and Professional Qualifications
• Current and previous external examiner engagements
• Experience of course/module leader roles
• Teaching experience
• Research and related Scholarly/ Professional Activity/ Consultancy

For an informal discussion and further information, please contact:

• Charlotte Scheffmann, Charlotte.Scheffmann@NelsonGroup.ac.uk or
• Professor Debbie Roberts, d.roberts1@ljmu.ac.uk

All appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration requirements. Please refer to the UKVI website for further information.

We are seeking a replacement external examiner from the 2022-23 academic year for our four year, part-time, pre-registration BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course and Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship. These two popular courses largely share delivery, using problem-based learning pedagogy. The vacancy arises as one of our current external examiners is approaching the end of their four-year term. The University of Brighton offers extensive support for external examiners and holds workshops annually. Further support is also provided by the Course leader and the Subject Lead for the Health and Rehabilitation Subject Area, in which Occupational Therapy sits. The University normally expects external examiners to attend a minimum of one examination board per year, typically the summer board in July. The role would involve being an external examiner across a range of Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 academic and practice placement modules, working alongside the current external examiner (who by September 22 will be in the third year of her four year term). It is desirable for applicants to have experience of problem-based learning and/or part-time course teaching/ leadership and/ or apprenticeships, but this is not essential. Applicants are advised that the University applies the following criteria to external examiners:

• The area of expertise of external examiners must be within the area of examinations undertaken;
• They should have recently been employed (or still be employed) within a university appointment;
• They must not have been a University of Brighton examiner within the last five years;
• They will have a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and be Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.

One External Examiner is sought for the part-time, 4 year, pre-registration BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course and Degree Apprenticeship. Commencement date September 2022 for a period of 4 years For an informal discussion, please contact the Course leader - Dr David Haines, d.haines@brighton.ac.uk, 01273 643661 To be considered for this role, please forward your curriculum vitae to Nicky Pont, N.Pont@brighton.ac.uk with the title of the course in the subject line. Further information about the School of Health Sciences may be found on the University website at www.brighton.ac.uk and about the courses at https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/occupational-therapy-bsc-hons.aspx https://www.brighton.ac.uk/business-services/professional-development/apprenticeships/health-and-science/occupational-therapist-degree-apprenticeship.aspx