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Keele University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for Continuing Professional Development. External Examiner appointments are for a period of four years, commencing September, 2020 following approval of appointment. To apply for this post please email a copy of your CV or for further information contact Kim Sargeant at k.e.sargeant@keele.ac.uk

The University of South Wales is seeking to appoint a course external examiner to oversee our the provision of the MSc Public Health course. The appointment will commence this academic year for a tenure period of four years. All External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University Academic Board, therefore you must not have had any formal links with the University of South Wales (or its partner institutions) within the last five years. Role Requirements: (further details of the module duties will be provided prior to formal application or on request)

• Comment on the content of the subject area particularly with regard to 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 programme/s and is conducted in line with the relevant policies and regulations;
• Attend at least one examination board/s per year and submit an annual report;
• Engage in communication with the academic and course team.

Please note that External Examiners are required to engage with assessment of both theory and practice elements of the programme where relevant. Previous experience as an External Examiner is not necessary as the University is able to provide mentorship to the successful applicants. Please forward expressions of interest, together with your CV by Friday 24th January 2020 to carly.rees@southwales.ac.uk Many thanks Carly Rees Swyddog y Gofrestrfa Registry Officer Gwasanaeth Sicrhau Ansawdd a Gwella Quality Assurance and Enhancement Service (Cyfadran y Gwyddorau Bywyd ac Addysg) (Faculty of Life Sciences and Education) Prifysgol De Cymru University of South Wales Ffôn: 01443 654565 Tel: 01443 654565 http://www.decymru.ac.uk http://www.southwales.ac.uk

The Department of Nursing and Community Health at Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking a replacement external examiner for the current academic year 2019/20 and would welcome expressions of interest from senior academic staff who have experience of managing and assessing students on similar programmes. Experience of external examining would be an advantage, but is not essential. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from those who have expertise in the following areas:

1. Clinical Assessment and Decision Making
2. Critical Care Nursing
3.  Deteriorating Adult Patient
4. Safe Scrub and Circulating Practice

As an External Examiner for this programme you will be responsible for the external moderation of four modules at SCQF Level 9 and Level 10. The External Examiner will be required to review programme documentation and coursework throughout the year, attend at assessment boards and submit an annual external examiner report. The university offers support for newly appointed external assessors by offering a programme of induction and via the programme lead. Tenure of appointments is for a period of four years. All External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University. To express an interest, please send a copy of your curriculum vitae (including NMC PIN and revalidation date, where applicable) and a covering letter to the email address below: Deborah Rickards-Hill Programme Leader BSc/BSc (Hons) Professional Studies in Nursing Telephone/voicemail 0141 331 8696 Email: Deborah.Rickardshill@gcu.ac.uk

The School of Nursing is seeking a qualified nurse educator to take on the role of external examiner for the BSc (Hons)/ MSc Nursing (Learning Disability). The School of Nursing is part of the Faculty of Health Social Care and Education, Kingston University and St George’s University London. The pre-registration nursing programme is based at Kingston University in Surrey. An experienced external examiner would be preferred, but those seeking a first post and having relevant clinical and educational experience would also be considered. Applicants must hold current NMC registration in the appropriate field for which they are applying and hold a recorded teaching qualification with the NMC. The School of Nursing operates an on-line submission, marking and feedback of assignments. Experience of Turnitin, Canvas and SpeedGrader would be desirable however training will be provided. The post requires external moderation of assessments, completion of an annual monitoring report and attendance at the relevant Boards of Examiners (minimum of two per year). You will also be expected to visit practice areas once per year. The External Examiner is required to submit an annual report, following which payment is made. Further information regarding the role of the External Examiner at KUSGUL can be found at http://www.kingston.ac.uk/externalexam/ As a Learning Disability external examiner you will be involved in reviewing the field specific modules. The appointment will be with effect from 1st October 2020 and will be for a full 4-year term. Full course details and documentation will be provided to the appointee and an induction day will be offered – to be held at the University following appointment. We are unable to accept applications from any University who has/has had External Examiner links with us in the last 5 years. Please submit expressions of interest and a CV to a.kettyle@sgul.kingston.ac.uk

The School of Health and Community Studies is seeking to appoint an External Examiner to our CPD scheme for registered nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. In addition to standalone modules, the scheme offers the following courses: BSc (Hons)/MSc Health and Community Care (to join one other examiner for a range of modules on these awards, including NMC approved modules Support for Learning in Practice, and Practice Teacher) and MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, including Non-Medical Prescribing modules (NMC and HCPC approved). Applicants must be registered with the NMC. No previous experience of external examining is required as the University is able to provide mentorship to the successful applicant, an online induction module and further support is also provided by the Course Director. External Examiners are expected to attend Board of Examiners meetings at least once a year and submit an annual report. The appointment commences on 1 November 2020 and tenure is for a four year period. External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University. For expressions of interest, please send a current CV to Sheila Casey, Academic Quality Support Officer, s.a.casey@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. For further information or informal discussion about the post, please contact Paul Mackreth, Course Director, p.mackreth@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

We are seeking to appoint a Subject and Award External Examiner for the BSc (Hons) Podiatry programme. This programme is based within the School of Health Professions, Faculty of Health: Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences. It is a full time 3-year undergraduate programme which on successful completion leads to eligibility to register 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 until the 31 October 2024 and the commitment required is as follows:

• To review a range of coursework throughout the year
• To attend an assessment panel per year and the submission of an annual external examiner report.
• To engage in communication with the programme team
• To carry out at least one interim engagement per year (which may take the form of a ‘virtual’ visit by video conference/Skype in recognition of the logistical difficulties presented by Plymouth’s geographical location) and at least one face to face visit during the term of office to obtain feedback from staff and students on assessment in practice and to strengthen their engagement with the ongoing teaching and learning process.

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 extexhhs@plymouth.ac.uk by 16th February 2020 or for further information about the role email sabey@plymouth.ac.uk

We are seeking to appoint a Subject and Award External Examiner for our Pre-registration Nursing (Adult) programme. This programme is based within the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences. We offer a three year single field full time undergraduate programme, a four year dual field registration master’s programme and a two year MSc all of which on successful completion lead to eligibility to register with the Nursing & Midwifery Council on part 1 of the register in one or more fields of practice. This position does require the external examiner to be an Adult Nurse, have a recordable teaching qualification and a current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. The appointment will be until the 31 October 2024 and the commitment required is as follows:

• To review a range of coursework throughout the year
• To attend an assessment panel per year and the submission of an annual external examiner report
• To engage in communication with the programme team
• To carry out at least one interim engagement per year (which may take the form of a ‘virtual’ visit by video conference/Skype in recognition of the logistical difficulties presented by Plymouth’s geographical location) and at least one face to face visit during the term of office to obtain feedback from staff and students on assessment in practice and to strengthen their engagement with the ongoing teaching and learning process

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 extexhhs@plymouth.ac.uk by 16th February 2020 or for further information about the role email Francis Thompson on francis.thompson@plymouth.ac.uk

The University of Suffolk seeks suitably qualified and accredited External Examiners for the following positions, for a September 2020 Start

• BSc (Hons) Children’s Nursing
• BSc (Hons) Midwifery
• BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice

Full details of the courses, as well as the University’s EE Policy can be found at: https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/external-examiner-arrangements Please send expressions of interest, with CV (including details of current and past EE Experience) to: Dr Simon Bransden Assistant Quality Manager Waterfront Building, Neptune Quay Ipswich IP4 1QJ 01473 338116 s.bransden@uos.ac.uk www.uos.ac.uk

The Department of Health Sciences at the University of York is a large and multidisciplinary department, offering a broad range of educational programmes in the health and social care field. We are seeking to appoint a replacement external examiner for the Department’s post-registration professional programmes. The role-holder will have responsibility for the following programmes:

• MSc/PGDip Advanced Clinical Practice (apprenticeship and non-apprenticeship routes)
• Non-Medical Prescribing
• BSc Health & Social Care Practice

External examiners are required to review and evaluate assessment marking; be a member of the Board of Examiners and attend meetings; comment and give advice on programme content, balance and structure; and to complete an annual report as part of the University of York’s quality assurance mechanisms. The University requires external examiners to attend a minimum of one Board of Examiners meeting per year. All appointments are subject to meeting the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners. Successful applicants would be appointed with effect from October 2020 for a term of four academic years. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Sue Faulds, Subject Lead for Post-registration Education (sue.faulds@york.ac.uk). General information about the Department can be found on our website: http://www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/ Interested applicants should submit their letter of application and CV to the Secretary to the Board of Examiners, Veronica Gillies (veronica.gillies@york.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is Monday 10 February 2020

The Department of Health Sciences at the University of York is a large and multidisciplinary department, offering a broad range of educational programmes in the health and social care field. We are seeking to appoint a replacement external examiner for the Department’s undergraduate pre-registration nursing programme. The role-holder will have responsibility for Child field-specific modules in Stages 2 and 3 of the BSc Nursing programme, as well as some shared modules. The role may also include responsibility for a small number of freestanding CPD modules, subject to requirements. External examiners are required to review and evaluate assessment marking; be a member of the Board of Examiners and attend meetings; comment and give advice on programme content, balance and structure; and to complete an annual report as part of the University of York’s quality assurance mechanisms. The University requires external examiners to attend a minimum of one Board of Examiners meeting per year. All appointments are subject to meeting the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners. The successful applicant would be appointed with effect from October 2020 for a term of four academic years. Informal enquiries can be made to Jess Powell, BSc Nursing Programme Leader (jess.powell@york.ac.uk). General information about the Department can be found on our website: http://www.york.ac.uk/healthsciences/ Interested applicants should submit their letter of application and a CV to the Secretary to the Board of Examiners, Veronica Gillies (veronica.gillies@york.ac.uk). The closing date for applications is Monday 10 February 2020