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The University of Sunderland wishes to appoint an External Examiner to support all modules within our BSc Mental Health Nursing Practice programme. The University of Sunderland offers extensive support for External Examiners and holds briefing workshops annually. Further support is also provided by the Team Leader, Programme and Module Leaders and Programme Administrators. The University normally expects external examiners to attend a minimum of one examination board per year, review a sample of all assessed work and to complete an annual External Examiner Monitoring Report. Applicants are advised that the University applies the following criteria to external examiners: • The area of expertise of External Examiners is within the area of assessment undertaken; • Applicants should have recently been employed (or are still employed) within a University appointment; • Applicants must not have been a University of Sunderland examiner or employee within the last five years; • Applicants will have a qualification registered with the NMC, a commitment to inter-professional education and in addition ideally will also have external examining experience. For informal enquiries please contact Gill Maw, Team Leader, Undergraduate Nursing and Paramedic Science; gill.maw@sunderland.ac.uk

Qualified Pharmacist required for teaching pharmacology, therapeutics and drug calculations on the Independent/Supplementary Prescribing Short Course (NMP) at the University of Lincoln The University of Lincoln is looking to recruit a qualified pharmacist with current GPhC registration, who is enthusiastic about teaching qualified nurses, midwives and eligible Allied Health Professionals the underpinning theory and skills associated with safe, effective and appropriate prescribing practice. The suitable candidate will have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team, taking a lead role in developing and providing pharmacology and therapeutics teaching for our educational prescribing programmes. There will be a particular focus on providing a blended learning approach in which students, as adult and independent learners, are directed to on-line educational resources and interactive platforms, enabling them to work remotely, but with the appropriate academic support. The post requires involvement on all aspects of teaching and learning including developing examination papers for review by the External Examiner, marking and moderation in line with best practice principles and the University of Lincoln regulations. The role includes working collaboratively with the academic teaching team and the administrative team to ensure effective and smooth running of the modules comprising the prescribing programmes and the associated administration. The successful applicant will provide teaching to groups of qualified, inter-professional learners throughout the 6-8 months’ duration of their prescribing programme, preparing them to meet the requirements of this challenging Programme/Short Course, which is approved by the NMC, and awaiting HCPC accreditation. As our prescribing courses are provided at both level 6 and level 7, the role requires flexibility and a responsive, adaptive approach due to the diversity of academic attainment and the range of previous clinical experience within each cohort. The role advertised would be that of Associate Lecturer, with flexible hours and days of work. For more information about this opportunity please contact Programme Lead, Dianne Ramm.

The School of Health and Care Professions at the University of Portsmouth are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified external examiner for a suite of 5 modules (FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6) shared across a number of programmes in Nursing, Allied Health and Social Work, namely:

• BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
• BN (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
• BSc (Hons) Advanced Dental Nursing
• BSc (Hons) Advancing Professional Practice
• BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene
• BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging
• BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice
• BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
• BSc (Hons) Social Work

The shared modules broadly cover evidence informed practice, research approaches and service improvement and therefore applicants with a background in health or care related research would be particularly welcome. Current relevant experience in higher education along with professional registration in one of the programme areas is essential. Further information about the role of the external examiner at the University of Portsmouth can be found here. Informal enquires are welcome. Please contact Sue Rourke (Associate Head Academic), Sue.Rourke@port.ac.uk Applications: Please send a CV and brief expression of interest (no more than 1,000 words) to Sue Rourke, Sue.Rourke@port.ac.uk by 12.00 midday on Friday 16th October. 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

The University of Bedfordshire, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences is seeking to appoint an NMC registered external examiner for the Postgraduate Children and Young People programme and its apprenticeship equivalent. This is a full-time course which extends over a period of two academic years. It adopts a work-integrated approach to learning which facilitates the application of theoretical learning within the workplace. Students and/or apprentices attend university one day a week and engage in work-based learning activities in a healthcare practice setting for the remainder of the time. Whilst external examiner experience is desirable, we also welcome expressions of interest from individuals new to this role. The successful candidate will be offered an induction programme and will be supported throughout the duration of their tenure. You will be asked to attend approximately 3 academic boards per year. You could also be invited to observe practical assessments (such as group and individual presentations) and visit students and/or apprentices within their practice areas. The term of office for the successful candidate will be for a period of 4 years from October 2020. Please note that all External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University’s External Examiner Committee, and its usual that the university will not accept colleagues who have recently left the university to work elsewhere or have been externals for the university in the past. For expressions of interest please send a current CV by Friday 2 October 2020 to: (Dr Sue Higham at Sue.higham@beds.ac.uk )

Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health & Social Care is seeking to engage an External Examiner for the following Applied Health and Social Care Programme with effect from October 2020: • Vacancy Ref: AHSC46 • Programme(s): BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy & BSc (Hons) Critical Approaches to Counselling & Psychotherapy • Closing date: 2 October 2020 External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. Principle duties normally include; • Visit the University at the least once a year to moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts • Attend module assessment boards • Produce an Annual Report • Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed • External Examiners are also invited to attend relevant exam boards • She/He will have an established background in Person Centred Experiential counselling and psychotherapy and desirably experience of Higher Education quality processes. If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programmes, please contact: Applied Health and Social Care – Graham Westwell (Programme Lead) Tel: 01695 584051 Email: graham.westwell@edgehill.ac.uk Fees and Expenses are payable in line with the University policy. Admission to the University’s External Examiners Register is on the basis of satisfactory completion of the University’s Committee and Personnel approval processes, including Right to Work and Reciprocity Checks. Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to Vicki Hall, Quality Assurance Administrator hallv@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and/or vacancy reference. Your data will be held and not processed for any purpose other than that for which it has been obtained, in accordance with current Data Protection Legislation until this recruitment process has concluded. Should you be unsuccessful in your application your data will be destroyed securely. For more information, our Privacy Notice is available at https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/externalexaminers/ Vicki Hall Quality Assurance Administrator Faculty of Health & Social Care Edge Hill University Tel: 01695 657316

The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences is one of the largest faculties within the University offering a full range of undergraduate, postgraduate and vocationally orientated professional programmes for home and overseas students. Courses within the School of Healthcare Practice are concerned both with pre- professional registration and post qualifying education. We offer pre-professional courses in Nursing, Midwifery, Operating Department Practice and Paramedic Sciences. We also provide courses for already qualified healthcare practitioners plus courses in public health, medical education, dental education and healthcare simulation. The successful post-holder will take responsibility for teaching to the undergraduate three-year degree course, second registration midwifery and masters courses. They will work collaboratively with local practice partners who support students with practice learning, including apprenticeships. The role involves working with colleagues across the University to deliver exciting and innovative courses within a friendly and supportive environment. The University actively encourages the development of its staff through postgraduate and doctoral studies. All staff are required to be research active and support is provided by the Institute of Health Research. Location: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire Campuses Closing date: 8 October 2020. Interviews will be held on 23 October 2020. Please quote reference number and job title in correspondence. Due to the Home Office and UK Visas & Immigration requirements on immigration and Right to Work in the UK, the University of Bedfordshire can only accept job applications from Non EEA applicants who hold a current Tier 1 or Tier 2 (in country) visa and their status allows them to work and reside in the UK with no restrictions. Please note CVs will only be accepted in addition to a fully completed application form. All applications must be received by midnight on the closing date. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. For any post specific information please contact barbara.burden@beds.ac.uk

The School of Health Care Practice is looking to offer a range of opportunities for hourly paid lecturers to contribute to the teaching on its undergraduate Midwifery degree courses, at the University’s campuses. In particular we are seeking staff who can contribute to our 3yr undergraduate and 21 month 2nd registration midwifery courses. You will be working with the midwifery teaching team and will be expected to contribute to enhancing the student experience. Although we will consider other specialities, we are particularly looking for individuals with experience in teaching midwifery, including aspects of anatomy and physiology, all aspects of intrapartum and postpartum care and professional aspects of being a midwife. Work will include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and assessment marking. All hourly paid lecturers undergo an induction process to introduce you to the University of Bedfordshire. Potential hourly paid lecturers will be interviewed and successful applicants provided with a teaching timetable or contacted when relevant opportunities arise. Locations: Luton and/or Aylesbury. To apply: Please email your CV with a short supporting statement indicating your areas of specialism by midnight on 4th October to healthcarepractice@beds.ac.uk. Preliminary inquiries please contact: Barbara.burden@beds.ac.uk Please quote reference number: BEDS1702 and job title in correspondence. Due to the Home Office and UK Visas & Immigration requirements on immigration and Right to Work in the UK, the University of Bedfordshire can only accept job applications from Non EEA applicants who hold a current Tier 1 or Tier 2 (in country) visa and their status allows them to work and reside in the UK with no restrictions. The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

Oxford Brookes University is seeking an academic in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy with an interest in driving or other mobility adaptation to act as the external assessor on an approval panel for a new PGCert in collaboration with a partner organisation. The approval panel will take place on 8 October via video conference (Google Meet, Zoom or MS Teams) and your availability on the day is essential. As an assessor, you must not have worked for or studied at Oxford Brookes University or the partner organisation for at least five years. We pay an external assessor fee of £200 (gross). Please let us know about your interest by emailing your CV to Dr Jan Davison-Fischer (email address: j.fischer@brookes.ac.uk).

The Role This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-looking and innovative person to join our dynamic School of Nursing and to contribute to the development of the nursing and healthcare workforce. In this role you will strive to enhance the reputation of our School of Nursing in the area of adult nursing care. Articulate and well respected, you will teach on nursing programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, taking the lead on modules where appropriate. You will have the ability to inspire our students and will have a keen interest in developing pre-registration and post-qualifying education. Alongside being involved in the pastoral care of students, you will be encouraged and supported to further your interests in scholarship or professional practice. The Person You will be a well-qualified nurse lecturer, practice educator or experienced nurse keen to pursue a career in higher education. You will have a high level of clinical competence and credibility. You will have a background in either general practice, acute care or community practice. Whatever your background, you will have NMC registration and a Master’s degree in the field of nursing/healthcare (or be working towards this). A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential as the Faculty supports new staff members to gain an appropriate teaching qualification. The Faculty A unique partnership between Kingston University and St George’s University of London, the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education is a leading provider of education in its field. Our reputation for innovation in teaching, research excellence and graduate prospects attracts students with potential and ambition onto our nursing, midwifery, social work, paramedic science, physiotherapy, radiography and education courses. For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact, please contact Carmel Blackie, Associate Professor at C.Blackie@sgul.kingston.ac.uk or 07853 169 474. Kingston University is committed to equality and we value the diversity of our staff and students.

The Role Forward-looking and innovative, join our dynamic School of Nursing and contribute to the development of the nursing and healthcare workforce. In this role you will strive to enhance the reputation of our School of Nursing in the area of non-medical prescribing and autonomous practice. Articulate and well respected, you will teach on nursing programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, taking the lead on modules where appropriate. You will have the ability to inspire our students and will have a keen interest in developing post-qualifying education. Alongside being involved in the pastoral care of students, you will be encouraged and supported to further your interests in scholarship or professional practice. The Person You will be a well-qualified nurse lecturer or practice educator. Alternatively, you may be an experienced nurse practitioner keen to pursue a career in higher education. You will have a high level of clinical competence and credibility and will hold the V300 qualification with current prescribing practice. You’ll have experience of managing care autonomously and will have a background in either general practice, acute care or community practice. Whatever your background, you’ll have NMC registration and a Master’s degree in the field of nursing/healthcare (or be working towards this). A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential as the Faculty supports new staff members to gain an appropriate teaching qualification. The Faculty A unique partnership between Kingston University and St George’s University of London, the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education is a leading provider of education in its field. Our reputation for innovation in teaching, research excellence and graduate prospects attracts students with potential and ambition onto our nursing, midwifery, social work, paramedic science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography and education courses. For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact, please contact Carmel Blackie, Associate Professor at C.Blackie@sgul.kingston.ac.uk Kingston University is committed to equality and we value the diversity of our staff and students.