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The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for BA (Hons) Sociology, a UG programme in our Psychology and Sociology Subject Group. Award Map - https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/singaward/shsociol24.htm We are looking for someone:

• who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Course Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar courses;
• previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2025 to 2029, starting 1 October 2025. Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

• University of Aberdeen
• Coventry University
• University of Abertay
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• University of Chester
• University of Bradford
• Arden
• Glasgow Caledonian
• University of Nottingham
• UWS

The University of Northampton will not appoint an External Examiner from any of our approved partnerships. This information will be checked upon application. Closing date: 31 March 2025 We reserve the right the close the vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received. If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to externalexaminers@northampton.ac.uk If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will destroy your application and CV after 1 month of the advert closing. If you are successful, your application and CV will be retained securely for 5 years, one year after the end of the 4-year contract. 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 Hertfordshire School of Health and Social Work is looking for an external examiner for our BSc and MSc Adult Nursing programme. Our BSc and MSc Adult Nursing programmes are well-established at the University of Hertfordshire, and we have been placed fourth for our Adult Nursing provision in the Guardian League Tables 2025. We are also reviewing all our nursing programmes with the NMC in January 2025. The ideal academic candidate for this post should be currently active in educational delivery and research within the field of adult nursing. The appointment will be from January 2025. Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experience academic staff, who hold current NMC registration as an Adult Nurse. Previous experience of acting in the role of external examiner is desirable but not essential. The tenure of appointment is for four years. All external examiner appointments are subject to approval by the Director of the Centre of Academic Quality Assurance at the University. The successful candidate will have access to an on-line induction to familiarise themselves with the role and have the opportunity to meet the teaching team; additional support may be available for those who have not undertaken the role before. If you are interested in applying for this role, please send an expression of interest and detailed Curriculum Vitae outlining your employment history, qualifications, teaching experience and research/scholarly activities, registration number and any previous external examining activity (if applicable) to Thomas Beary, MSc Programme Lead at t.j.beary@herts.ac.uk You are most welcome to contact Thomas Beary as above for an informal discussion or further details.

The School of Health and Social Care within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science at Swansea University is seeking to appoint an external examiner for the above programmes for an initial four year period. The successful applicant will be asked to attend one examination board per year and submit annual reports following this. External examiners are also required to provide comments on proposed modifications and the development of new modules within their area of expertise. Essential Criteria: Experience of delivering Operating Department Practice programmes and/ or experienced nursing perioperative practitioner. Desirable Criteria: Previous experience as an external examiner Date of appointment: 25/26 – 28/29 Programme details will be provided to the appointee and induction/training offered. Please note that due to existing external examiner arrangements we are not able to appoint candidates from the following institutions: Open University For expressions of interest, further information on the programme or to submit your CV, please contact Programme Directors Pete Brown (ODP) p.w.brown@swansea.ac.uk and Howard Griffiths (Peri-Operative Care) t.h.griffiths@swansea.ac.uk

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for Podiatry courses as listed below: BSc (Hons) Podiatry. BSc (Hons) Podiatry – Apprenticeship route Level 7 Stand Alone Modules This will entail attendance of our assessment boards, review of all taught modules and their assessment processes; including review of Dissertation projects, VIVA’s, practical, exam, presentation and assignment-based assessments across level 4, 5 and 6. As a HCPC and royal college approved and validated course, we can only accept applications from those holding current HCPC registration as a Podiatrist. We are looking for someone:

• who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Course Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar courses;
• previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2025 to 2029, from 1 October 2025. Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

• Glasgow Caledonian
• University of Huddersfield
• Coventry
• Cardiff Metropolitan
• University East London

The University of Northampton will not appoint an External Examiner from any of our approved partnerships. This information will be checked upon application. Closing date: 31 January 2025 We reserve the right the close the vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received. If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to externalexaminers@northampton.ac.uk If you are unsuccessful in your application, we will destroy your application and CV after 1 month of the advert closing. If you are successful, your application and CV will be retained securely for 5 years, one year after the end of the 4-year contract. 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.

We are seeking to appoint an external examiner predominantly for our BSc (Hons) Occupational therapy course. On completion, students are eligible for registration with HCPC. External examiners will be required to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, practice placement documents, attend Course Assessment Meetings, submit an annual report and sign off the Course Leader’s response to the report. Appointees will have relevant field-related experience, academic qualifications to postgraduate level, including a recordable teaching qualification and will be registered with HCPC. Although previous experience as an external examiner is desirable, the School will make arrangements for new external examiners to have a mentor, where needed. An induction programme is provided for external examiners. The post is due to commence from January 2025. All appointments are for a period of four years. In the first instance would interested applicants please email a brief outline, including their CV to: Name: Sarah Fletcher-Shaw, Course Leader for BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Email: S.J.Fletcher-shaw@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 527336 Closing date: 31/12/24

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
• VACANCY REF: NMA201124
• Closing Date: 12 January 2025

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

The School of Health at Leeds Beckett University, is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Counselling and Mental Health and some standalone CPD modules. The post starts on 1 November 2024 for four years. Applicants should be working in UK HE with experience of teaching and examining at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and a professional registration such as HCPC, etc. External Examiners attend Board of Examiners meetings 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. Further information on the External Examiner role can be found on this link: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/external-examiners/ The appointment is subject to approval by the University’s scrutiny process. The current fee for an External Examiners is £400 per annual, plus reasonable expenses. Due to potential reciprocity issues, please note that we are unable to appoint from the following institutions:

• London South Bank University
• Bangor University
• Huddersfield University
• Iron Mill College, Exeter
• University of Cumbria
• University of East Anglia
• Northumbria University

For expressions of interest, please send your CV to Leisa Templeton, Academic Quality Support Officer, schoolofhealthquality@leedsbeckett.ac.uk by 28 February 2025. For further information about the role please contact Bryony Walker, Course Director, on b.c.walker@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

The School of Health at Leeds Beckett University is looking to appoint an External Examiner for our undergraduate and postgraduate Biomedical Science programmes, to join a team of four examiners. The post starts in November 2025 for four years. Applicants should be IBMS (Institute of Biomedical Science) accredited or equivalent and be working in UK Higher Education with experience of teaching and examining at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Previous experience of external examining is not necessary as the University will provide online induction training and a mentor. External Examiner appointments are subject to approval by the University. Due to potential reciprocity issues, we are unable to appoint from the following institutions:

• University of East London
• University of Nottingham
• University of the West of England
• Queen Mary University of London
• University of Sunderland
• University of Chester
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• Sheffield Hallam University

For expressions of interest, please send your CV to Beth Waite, Academic Quality Support Officer, SchoolOfHealthQuality@leedsbeckett.ac.uk by 31st March 2025. For further information about the role please contact Wayne Roberts, Undergraduate Course Director, W.Roberts@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare is seeking to appoint two (2) external examiners for the following course: Master of Public Health (MPH) – 2 Posts There is an average of 110 students on the MPH distributed between 3 cohorts all based at our Brentford Campus. Each cohort is expected to complete 8 modules and review of the assessments will be split between the two external examiners, so that each examiner covers 12 modules on average every year. The assessment boards are all held online monthly with external examiners attending on 3 occasions only (one attendance for each cohort). The dates for these 3 board meetings are set out at the beginning of each academic year. Applications are now invited from suitably qualified and experienced lecturers in Public Health for academic year 2024-15 onwards to review these modules:

• Public Health and Health Systems
• Global Public Health Challenges
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Research Methods for Public Health
• Leadership and Management for Public Health
• Health Policy and Principles
• MPH Dissertation
• Nutrition in Public Health
• Public Health Economics
• Gender, Health and Development
• Ageing populations and public health

The appointments are subject to candidates meeting the University’s criteria for appointment, and tenure will normally be for a period of four years. As an External Examiner you will be expected to:

• Be employed in Higher Education
• Available to assume role in January 2025
• Scrutinize samples of examination/essay scripts and other assessed materials, advising module assessment boards on the content and standard of assessments verbally and in writing.
• Attend a minimum of 2 assessment boards a year online.
• Attend the Field Reviews as necessary.
• Review new modules in preparation for validation events.
• Advise on academic misconduct and appeal cases.
• Submit an annual report to the University Quality Boards.
• Keep in close communication with the module leader on availability and any issues with modules, module marking and external examining.

A successful applicant without external examination experience, will be assigned to a relevant mentor to acquaint with the UWL system. If you are interested, please send your expressions of interest, together with a full CV, in the first instance to: Dr Claire Anderson, College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare University of West London Claire.anderson@uwl.ac.uk If you have any questions about the course, please contact Dr Oliver Mudyarabikwa (MPH Course Leader) at: Oliver.Mudyarabikwa@uwl.ac.uk for clarifications.

Please note: this position will remain open until a suitably qualified candidate is appointed. The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care (NMPC) is based in the heart of central and south London. It includes the Cicely Saunders Institute for Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, the premier Institute for Palliative Care, bringing together clinical, research and education teams.  This specific post will be covering the BSc pre and post registration midwifery programmes For the last four years, King’s has been number 2 in the world and number 1 in Europe for Nursing (QS world rankings). Our award-winning NMPC education programmes span pre-registration nursing and midwifery, and multidisciplinary post-graduate taught and research programmes. King’s is the largest provider of healthcare education in Europe. Our applied clinical and health research transforms therapies, the healthcare experience and outcomes for patients. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) placed King’s applied and allied health research 1st for: overall proportion of research rated 4* (world-leading, the best mark possible), research papers rated 4*, impact rated 4*, environment rated 4* (joint), Grade Point Average and Power.  REF2021 rated as world-leading: 100% of our environment, 86% of our impact and 70% of our research overall. Over 95% of our research overall was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.