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Cardiff University is a member of the Russell Group of Britain’s leading research universities and is regarded as a university of first choice among high calibre students. Cardiff School of Healthcare Sciences is a thriving centre of teaching and research in the fields of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions, with a local, national and international reputation in all areas. We wish to appoint a new External Examiner to our Bachelor of Adult Nursing (Hons). The term of office will be for four academic years commencing with effect from September 2024 and applications are invited from Senior Lecturers and above who hold registered teacher status with the NMC. Please note that external examiners are required to engage with assessment of both theory and practice elements of the programme. Details of the current programme can be found at; https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/course/adult-nursing-september-intake-bn https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/course/adult-nursing-march-intake-bn If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please forward your full Curriculum Vitae, including details of your research, publications, teaching and external examining experience, along with any other relevant information to; Janine Martin Tel : 02920687524 Email: Martinjl2@cardiff.ac.uk The closing date for receipt of applications is 31st July 2024

University of Gloucestershire External Examiner appointments (2): BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing and BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing Opening date: 03/07/2024 Closing date: 18/07/2024 The University of Gloucestershire is looking to recruit 2 new external examiners for BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing and BSc (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing. Experienced external examiners would be preferred, but those seeking a first post and having relevant clinical and educational experience would also be considered. The post will commence in September 2024. Our fee structure is detailed below: External Examiner Fee Information: Module External Examiner annual fee £425 Includes assessment scrutiny, in-year consultation regarding module or course modifications and up to three exam boards. Module External Examiner annual fee for first year £475 Includes assessment scrutiny, in-year consultation regarding module or course modifications and up to three exam boards, plus attendance at induction session. For expressions of interest or an informal discussion please email sgreedy@glos.ac.uk with a recent C.V by the 18th July 2024

You will contribute to a range of education-related activities including clinical skills, digital and practice learning across our portfolio of Pre-Registration Nursing Programmes (BNurs, MNurs, and MSc (graduate-entry). You will work closely with our Programme Director and other academic teaching staff to support the smooth delivery of our Future Nurse programmes. In addition you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students; ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others carry out theirs. Your teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution to: (a) the management, development and delivery of teaching and assessment at all levels; and (b) enhancement of the student experience and employability. The role will typically also involve developing and advising others, including: (a) providing expert advice to staff and students, and (b) developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods. You will be expected to advance teaching and learning practice in your modules within the school, take a role in leading aspects of curriculum development, and play an important role in student academic and pastoral support. You will deliver excellent teaching that inspires students, and is informed by discipline-based research. Management and administration responsibilities may include developing and making contributions to placement partnerships, knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, outreach, or similar activities at Department/School level or further within the University and with health and social care partners. This post is offered on an education or education/research basis. Candidates will be expected to hold a Master's degree qualification, and to contribute to postgraduate research supervision (PGR) where appropriate, and pursue funding and publication opportunities aligned to your research interests and themes in the School.

We are seeking to appoint Course External Examiners for the BSc (Hons) Nursing, MSci Nursing and Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship courses within the College of Nursing and Midwifery. The position requires that the external examiner has experience in teaching and assessing in nursing in any field. The appointment will commence 1st September 2024, 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 regarding 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 a minimum of one examination board per year and submit an annual report
• Engage in communication with the course team and review RPL process

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. We are looking for External Examiners to cover the following courses:

• BSc (Hons) Nursing, MSci Nursing and Registered Degree Nursing Apprenticeships.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your CV to Helen Davis-Miles (helen.davis3@bcu.ac.uk) MSci course lead 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. Please note that this role is not capable of sponsorship under Tier 2 of the points-based system. Closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 2nd August 2024

VACANCY REF: NMA020724 PROGRAMME(S): PG Cert Advanced Critical care and PG Cert Advanced Cardiothoracic care. Edge Hill University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is seeking to appoint an NMC registered External Examiner for our Liverpool Heart and Chest partnership programmes, PG Cert Advanced Critical care and PG Cert Advanced Cardiothoracic care. (HEA 4201, 4202, 4501, 4256, 4513 & 4445) with effect from 1st October 2024. You must have at least 2 years experience in a HEI setting and hold a master's degree. 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 when possible and moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts, attend Module Assessment Boards and Award Boards and produce an Annual Report (attendance can be online where applicable)
• 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 engage with students in practice
• He/she will have excellent underpinning knowledge of the NMC pre-registration requirements for nursing (NMC)
• The appointed External Examiner will be required to work collaboratively with other External Examiners to provide the above support for the programme quality standards.

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact: Morven Mitchell mitcheme@edgehill.ac.uk. External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £587.91 based on time allocations 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, please liaise with the Academic Quality Officer to ensure you are set up on the system. 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 AskNursingMidwifery@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/.

The Department of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work within the School of Health and Social Work are looking to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science programme. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff.

• Some experience of external examining is desirable, although not essential.
• You should have recent experience of leading modules and curriculum development in pre-registration paramedic science courses.
• You must be registered with the HCPC as a paramedic.

All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment and must be approved by Academic Quality. The appointment will commence in September 2024 and will be for a period of four years. Interested candidates should contact Phil Withers (p.withers2@herts.ac.uk) for further information and forward an expression of interest and full academic CV. The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd August 2024.

Institution: University of Huddersfield Department: School of Human and Health Sciences External Examiner for: Foundation Degree- Nursing Associate Description: We are seeking to appoint an external examiner predominantly for the Nursing Associate programme. On completion, students are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This course is delivered on campus, one day each week per cohort. There are two intakes each year. The Course Assessment Boards are in April/May and November/December each year. External examiners will be required to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, visit practice placements, attend Course Assessment Boards, submit an annual report (EE3) 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 the NMC. 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 in September 2024. 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: Paula Elliott, Senior Lecturer Email: p.elliott2@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 258298 Closing date: 31/07/2024

We are seeking a new External Examiner for the full-time, 3-year, pre-registration BN and MN (Hons) and MSc Nursing programmes, who will be responsible for contributing to the quality assurance of the programme. The role will involve being an external examiner across a range of Level 4, 5 and 6 undergraduate modules (BN and MN years 1-3) level 7 modules (MN 4th year), and the Accelerated MSc (2 years). You will be involved in the approval of assessment tasks, moderation of student work, completion of an annual report and will be invited to attend a minimum of one Module Assessment Board per year. You may be asked to provide comments on proposed modifications and the development of new modules/new programme. Applicants should hold an appropriate NMC Nursing Professional Registration and academic qualifications. It is preferable to have previous experience of external examining although support and guidance can be provided for those new to this role. The University of Chester offers extensive support for external examiners and holds annual workshops. Further support is also provided by the Heads of Division. If you are interested in applying, please send your curriculum vitae (max 4 pages) covering the points below to Dr Eve Collins, Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery (e.collins@chester.ac.uk) or Mike Bellis, Head of Division of Nursing and Healthcare (m.bellis@chester.ac.uk).

• Your contact details – postal address, telephone, email address for correspondence.
• Present post and employment history.
• Qualifications and professional memberships.
• External examiner experience within the past 5 years, including participation in recognised development programme/training (e.g., External Examiner training with Advance HE).
• Teaching experience and responsibilities within the past 5 years, e.g., subject/modules taught, nursing module/lecturer roles.
• Quality assurance experience within the past 5 years.

Full course details and documentation will be provided to the appointee on appointment. The appointment will take effect from 1st September 2024 and will be for a 4-year term until 1st October 2027. Further information about the external examiner role can be found by contacting the Faculty Registrar, Tom Loughlin via t.loughlin@chester.ac.uk

The Department of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work within the School of Health and Social Work are looking to appoint an External Examiner for our new MSc Paramedic Science (pre-registration) programme. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff. Some experience of external examining is desirable, although not essential. You should have recent experience of leading modules and curriculum development in pre-registration paramedic science courses. You should also have experience of FHEQ Level 7 teaching and/or assessment. You must be registered with the HCPC as a paramedic. All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment and must be approved by Academic Quality. The appointment will commence in January 2025 and will be for a period of four years. Interested candidates should contact Phil Withers (p.withers2@herts.ac.uk) for further information and forward an expression of interest and full academic CV. The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd August 2024.

Robert Gordon University are seeking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified External Examiner whose responsibilities will primarily focus on the BSc Paramedic Practice course. Potential applicants will be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic. The university criteria for the appointment of external examiners are: (i) An external examiner’s academic and/or professional qualifications shall be appropriate both in terms of the level and the subject(s) of such qualifications to match the general requirement of the assessed subject(s). (ii) An external examiner shall have appropriate standing, expertise and experience in their subject or discipline to ensure the maintenance of academic standards; such standards shall reflect the general expectations of higher education relative to national standards for the particular subject or discipline. (iii) An external examiner shall normally have recent examining or academically comparable experience which shall be adequate to the requirements of the subject area to be examined. All appointments are subject to approval by the Academic Board. Induction to the School will be arranged on appointment. Commencement date: September 2024 and for a tenure of four years. For an informal discussion please contact Keiran Bellis (Course Leader, BSc Paramedic Practice) - k.bellis@rgu.ac.uk Applications in the form of a detailed CV should be submitted to SNMPDeansOffice@rgu.ac.uk For information on the BSc Paramedic Practice course, module content, and structure see: https://www4.rgu.ac.uk/coursedb/