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The University of Northampton is looking for academics to act as panel members for the Pre-Registration Nursing Degree Apprenticeships validation. We are looking for academics with knowledge in the areas of Adult Nursing/Children’s Nursing/Learning Disability Nursing/Mental Health Nursing who may be able to cover a couple of areas. Apprenticeship knowledge is essential. The panel meeting will be held on Thursday 27/02/2025 and will be held on site at our Waterside campus in Northampton. The exact timings of each session within the agenda is yet to be finalised but will include suitable breaks throughout the day. We pay a fee of £150 (please note this fee is subject to standard PAYE regulations) in addition to reasonable expenses, which will be paid to you after completion of a fee and expenses form, this will be sent to you after the event. All this is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We can also arrange overnight accommodation with transport to the campus if required. If you are an academic with expertise in this subject area and would like to undertake this role, please email validations@northampton.ac.uk attaching a current CV. In your covering email can you please state your relevant experience and your area(s) of expertise. Please also advise whether you have had any contact with the University of Northampton in the last five years, if so please state. Finally, please quote the subject line of this message in the subject line of your email. We apologise in advance, as unfortunately, we are not always able to respond to all applicants. However, even if your application is not successful for this role, we would like to retain your CV on file so that we can contact you regarding future opportunities, if you would prefer us not to do so, please let us know along with your application. The University of Northampton is committed to creating a learning experience that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity as exemplified by the rich social and ethnic backgrounds of our student body. We encourage applications from colleagues from diverse backgrounds to ensure that external scrutiny continues to challenge and inspire us.

The University of Northampton is looking for academics to act as panel members for the Podiatry Degree Apprenticeships validation. We are looking for academics with knowledge and experience of podiatry and apprenticeships. The panel meeting will be held on Friday 28/02/2025 and will be held on site at our Waterside campus in Northampton. The exact timings of each session within the agenda is yet to be finalised but will include suitable breaks throughout the day. We pay a fee of £150 (please note this fee is subject to standard PAYE regulations) in addition to reasonable expenses, which will be paid to you after completion of a fee and expenses form, this will be sent to you after the event. All this is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK. We can also arrange overnight accommodation with transport to the campus if required. If you are an academic with expertise in this subject area and would like to undertake this role, please email validations@northampton.ac.uk attaching a current CV. In your covering email can you please state your relevant experience and your area(s) of expertise. Please also advise whether you have had any contact with the University of Northampton in the last five years, if so please state. Finally, please quote the subject line of this message in the subject line of your email. We apologise in advance, as unfortunately, we are not always able to respond to all applicants. However, even if your application is not successful for this role, we would like to retain your CV on file so that we can contact you regarding future opportunities, if you would prefer us not to do so, please let us know along with your application. The University of Northampton is committed to creating a learning experience that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity as exemplified by the rich social and ethnic backgrounds of our student body. We encourage applications from colleagues from diverse backgrounds to ensure that external scrutiny continues to challenge and inspire us.

The School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership at the University of Bradford is looking for a dedicated individual to undertake the role of external examiner for our MSc Social Sciences Research for Healthcare programme to commence as soon as possible. This innovative programme is designed for those from diverse disciplines interested in developing social sciences research skills. The programme attracts health and social care professionals, including international students, and students interested in applying for a PhD. It is the Masters programme students undertake who have achieved a White Rose PhD scholarship or an NIHR INVOLVE scholarship. The programme includes 60 credits to select modules from across the University portfolio including psychology and sociology, health care, health technology and public health to meet individual development needs. The core modules develop students’ advanced knowledge and skills in research design and methods for qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. They also prepare students for future research through learning about research management, dissemination and impact consistent with both professional practice and the principles of research ethics. A theme running through the core modules is working in interdisciplinary teams of researchers and we have experts from Bradford Institute for Health Research and other areas who provide real life examples of quality, interdisciplinary research being undertaken. The programme is mapped against external quality criteria, The Economic and Social Research Council Postgraduate Training and Development Guidelines, The White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership requirements, Health and Care Professions Council objectives and the Vitae Researcher Development Framework. An overview of your role and responsibilities includes: Confirming the comparability of standards of student performance at University of Bradford 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 coursework and examination papers and providing an annual report to the University. The appointee will be required to moderate a sample of work and you will also be required to produce an annual report and attend Boards of Examiners as appropriate. You should have appropriate expertise/experience teaching in the field of research at postgraduate level. You must be able to undertake a role in the assurance of academic standards in Higher Education and should be aware of modern developments in the design and delivery of the flexible curriculum. You should not hold more than one other UK Higher Education External Examiner post at the start of the contract and be qualified to at least the level of the programme to be examined. Further information about the programme can be found at: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/pg/social-sciences-research-for-healthcare/ For Further information about the role please contact Dr Mel Cooper at mcooper2@bradford.ac.uk Interested individuals should submit a CV in the first instance to Laura Baxter externalexaminers@bradford.ac.uk by 4th February 2025

Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine is seeking to engage an External Examiner primarily for our Return to Practice programme, with effect from the Academic Year 2024/5. Applicants need to be NMC registered nurses with understanding of the NMC standards for pre-registration nursing. Knowledge or experience of continuing professional development (CPD) and/or Return to Practice at levels 5, 6, and 7 would be advantageous but not essential. Programme: Return to Practice NUR2011/NUR3001/NUR4003 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 • Review and approve examination papers that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed • Review samples of work that have been marked and internally moderated • Attend module assessment boards • Produce an Annual External Examiners Report • External Examiners may be invited to engage with students in practice If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programmes and more detail regarding the role, please contact: • Brenda Harris, Programme Lead, Return to Practice, harrisb@edgehill.ac.uk External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £620.31 (inclusive of holiday pay) based on the time allocations defined below plus reimbursement of expenses, as appropriate. Total fees may vary slightly dependent on the size of the provision covered by an External Examiner. The production and submission of the annual report is paid at a higher rate of £200 for the full 7.5 hours work. All fees are claimed through the claim form/online system when work is completed throughout the academic year. Activity No days No decimal hrs Total Moderation 2.0 15 £210.15 Attendance at Board 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Report 1.0 7.5 £200.00 Mentoring External Examiners (where this has been arranged) 1.0 7.5 £105.08 Total 5.0 37.5 £620.31 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 Brenda Harris harrisb@edgehill.ac.uk citing the programme title and 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 External Examiners / Edge Hill University

We are looking for an External Examiner for our MSc Adult Nursing (with registration) programme which commences February 2025. We would welcome applications from candidates with Masters level qualifications. Previous external examining experience is helpful but not essential. Experience of assessing within adult nursing and attending assessment boards is required. The university standard EE fee is £500 (taxable) per annum.  This covers the EE’s work for the year, attendance at one assessment board and submission of one annual report. An External Examiner's permanent residence must be located in the UK, they must also be eligible to work in the UK and complete the appropriate right to work requirements for the university. Applications should include an expression of interest and current CV, and be sent by Monday 27^th January to Director of Programmes Marion Taylor; m.taylor@mdx.ac.uk

The University of Liverpool, School of Allied Health Professionals & Nursing, is seeking to appoint an additional external examiner for a range of Advanced Practice and CPD modules. The successful applicant would be appointed with effect from April 2025 for a term of four years and would be joining an established and supportive team. External examiners are required to attend virtual Module Assessment Boards and to complete an annual report. If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programmes, please contact Dr Sharon Roberts, Professional Lead for Advanced Practice sharon.roberts@liverpool.ac.uk All appointments are subject to meeting the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners. Interested individuals should send their CV by email, to: Dr Joanne Keeling j.keeling@liverpool.ac.uk Vice Dean Postgraduate Education and Business Development, School of Allied Health Professions & Nursing, University of Liverpool before 31 January 2025.

Leeds Beckett University is seeking to appoint four External Examiners for our pre-registration and degree apprenticeship nursing courses. Applicants must be registered with the NMC as an Adult Nurse (3 Examiners) or Mental Health Nurse (1 Examiner) and have experience of delivering pre-registration nursing programmes. The External Examiner team work across the adult and mental health nursing fields of practice and the FdSc Nursing Associate programme, with field specific modules being allocated to the appropriate Examiners. External Examiners attend Board of Examiners meetings at least once a year (twice a year for Nursing Associate) , submit an annual report and review coursework. Previous experience of external examining is not necessary as the University is able to provide mentorship to the successful applicant and an online induction, and further support is provided by the Course Director. However, we would require someone preferably with apprenticeship and end point assessment experience too. The appointments commence 1 November 2025 and tenure is for four years. Appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. Due to potential reciprocity issues, we are unable to appoint from the following institutions:

• Northumbria University
• City, University of London
• Middlesex University
• University of Central Lancashire
• Teesside University
• New Buckinghamshire University
• Wrexham Glyndwr University
• University College, Birmingham
• University of Cumbria

For expressions of interest please send your CV by 30 April 2025 to Leisa Templeton, Academic Quality Support Officer, schoolofhealthquality@leedsbeckett.ac.uk For further information please contact Janine Lee, Course Director, Pre-Registration Nursing, j.n.lee@leedsbeckett.ac.uk or Zoe Lambert, Course Director Pre- Registration Nursing Apprenticeships z.l.lambert@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

We are seeking to appoint three External Examiners: one Subject Examiner and two Subject & Award Examiners for our suite of Pre-registration Physiotherapy Programmes. These roles will cover the BSc (Hons) & MPhysio (Hons) programmes, and the 2-year accelerated Masters programme. Completion of these programme leads to eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The programmes are delivered by the School of Health Professions, within the Faculty of Health. Applicants must be qualified Physiotherapists with a recordable teaching qualification and current registration with the HCPC. For the Award Examiner role, a minimum of one year of External Examiner experience is required. The appointment will be for four years from 1st August 2025, 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 Sunday 16th February, or for further information about the role email heather.hunter@plymouth.ac.uk (Academic Lead).

We are seeking to appoint a Course External Examiner for the Return to Practice (Nursing) course within the College of Nursing and Midwifery. The position requires that the external examiner has experience in teaching and assessing pre-registration nursing related subjects. The appointment will commence at the earliest opportunity, 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 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 course/s and is conducted in line with the relevant policies and regulations;
• Participate in progression award boards (PABs) and module award boards (MABs) 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. If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your CV to Heather Scripps, Course Leader (heather.scripps@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.

Birmingham Newman University is located in a quiet residential area only a few miles from Birmingham City Centre, which creates a tranquil and focused learning environment for students. Newman is a different kind of university; we’re driven by the belief that higher education should enable us to develop new ways of understanding the world and help make a positive impact within it. Newman’s interactive teaching styles and pedagogy of partnership seek to ensure that we teach and learn with our students, working together to make a difference in and for our communities. With a diverse study body, providing a personalised student experience is a hallmark of the Newman offer; we listen to students to continually improve and shape the University experience empowering all students to be able to grow and succeed. What are we looking for? Birmingham Newman University is looking to recruit Visiting Lecturers to support the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme. This will include supporting simulation and practical teaching activities. We welcome applications from HCPC registered Physiotherapists with clinical expertise and a desire to share this knowledge with students. If appointed as a Visiting Lecturer, teaching will be allocated on an hourly basis. Successful applicants will be contacted when their expertise is required during the course of the academic year. The number of hours available will be subject to course requirements and may be offered at short notice. The hourly rate of pay for this role varies dependant on the type of work completed. Please see Appendix One of the associated job description for more information. Relevant subject expertise is essential. Teaching experience within a clinical or non-clinical environment is preferred. Teaching experience and/or a teaching qualification is preferred. Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Dr Annabel Masson a.masson@staff.newman.ac.uk to discuss the role further. An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs. Please email your completed application form by the advertised closing date to: recruitment@newman.ac.uk. Closing date for applications: 5th February 2025 Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.