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Competitive salary of £200 annual flat fee, plus £20 for each student completer. The School of Health Sciences, within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Nottingham is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (PGDip and MSc) programmes. 1. Details about the programme: The programme is fully accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) as an IAPT level 2 course. Further details about the programme/awards can be found on our website at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/course/taught/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-msc 2. External examiner responsibilities, regulations and requirements: a) Responsibilities: External examiner responsibilities include external moderation of assessments, completion of an annual monitoring report and attendance at Examination boards (at least one per year). The School uses an electronic marking system. External examiners are required to make use of the system during the external moderation process. A full list of responsibilities for external examiners can be found in section 2 & 9 of the University’s Quality Manual at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/qualitymanual/governance/appointment-responsibilities-external-examiners-for-taught-programmes.aspx b) Criteria and restrictions for the appointment of external examiners: Criteria for the appointment of external examiners can be found in section 4 and Restrictions on the appointment of external examiners can be found within section 6, of the University’s Quality Manual at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/qualitymanual/governance/appointment-responsibilities-external-examiners-for-taught-programmes.aspx All appointments are subject to candidate(s) meeting the University’s criteria for appointment. c) Requirements: Applicants should have relevant academic and/or professional qualifications to at least the level of the qualification being externally examined. Relevant professional experience in the fields of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, professional registration with BABCP and a valid teaching qualification are essential requirements for this post. It is preferable to have previous experience of external examining although support and guidance can be supplied for those new to this role. Please note where required the University will fund successful applicants to undertake the External Personal Development for External Examiners qualification delivered by the Advance HE. The appointment will start immediately and will be for a period of four years. 3. How to apply: Interested individuals should send their expressions of interest together with full Curriculum Vitae, details of your research, publications, teaching, external examining and details of professional registration, along with any other relevant information to: HS-Ext-Examiners@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk 4. For queries about the role, contact: David Blant, Academic Plan Lead for Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, Email: ntzdbb@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk and Sonya Stone, Director of Postgraduate Education, Email: ntzss@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk

The School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health, at Coventry University, wishes to appoint two External Examiners to support our current team of external examiners for modules within the BSc Occupational Therapy and BSc Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship courses. Coventry University offers extensive support for External Examiners and holds briefing workshops annually. Further support is also provided by the professional lead, course directors and course administrators. As an External Examiner you will be expected to moderate modules delivered on the course and review assessment materials prior to the Assessment Boards. You will also be required to complete an annual External Examining 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 Coventry University Examiner or employee within the last five years;
• Applicants will have a qualification registered with the HCPC or the NMC and a commitment to interprofessional education;
• Experience of being an External Examiner is desirable but not essential.

Please note that all appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration requirements. For expressions of interest please send an up-to-date copy of your CV to, Dr Tracey Rehling, Curriculum Lead Occupational Therapy at ac8183@coventry.ac.uk

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 MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) (Health Visiting). The term of office will be for four academic years commencing with effect from September 2024 and applications are invited from Senior Lecturers or above who hold SCPHN registration with the NMC and a minimum of a masters. Please note that external examiners are required to engage with assessment of both theory and practice elements of the programme. The programme is undergoing revalidation. Once complete, programme information will be uploaded to the Cardiff University website. Postgraduate - Study - Cardiff University If you would like to discuss the post please contact Kathryn Price, Programme Manager Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) PriceK17@cardiff.ac.uk 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 16th May 2024

The University of Suffolk is seeking applicants for the role of External Examiner for MSc Advanced Clinical Practice. This level 7 course will be delivered by our established international partner, Rushmore Business School, based in Mauritius. Tenure: 4 years starting from October 2024. Please note that to avoid clashes of interest we cannot accept candidates from: University of Sunderland The successful candidate should have experience of franchise partnerships. Candidates must be:

• a UK resident and currently employed at a UK HEI;
• experienced in the design, delivery, and management of cognate courses at a UK HEI to at least level 7;
• not the holder of more than one other EE position as of October 2024.

Guidance on the rights and responsibilities of EEs at the University along with the terms and conditions can be found on our website (https://www.uos.ac.uk/content/external-examiner-arrangements). If you are interested in the position, please send a short expression of interest and CV to eoi@uos.ac.uk by 5pm on Tuesday 30 April 2024. Please remember to list any EE experience, or current posts - although prior EE experience is welcome, it is not a prerequisite for the post.

The University of Suffolk is seeking applicants for the role of External Examiner for BSc (Hons) Midwifery and BSc (Hons) Midwifery (shortened). Details of the courses can be found here: Midwifery: https://www.uos.ac.uk/media/uniofsuffolk/website/content-assets/documents/dcr/Midwifery-BSc-(Hons)-DCR-2425---I.pdf Midwifery (Shortened): https://www.uos.ac.uk/media/uniofsuffolk/website/content-assets/documents/dcr/Midwifery-shortened-BSc-(Hons)-DCR-2425---I.pdf Tenure: 4 years starting from September 2024. Please note that to avoid clashes of interest we cannot accept candidates from: University of Derby University of Greenwich Candidates need to be:

• a UK resident;
• currently employed by a UK HEI;
• experienced in the design, delivery and management of cognate courses to at least level 6;
• not the holder of more than one other EE position as of September 2024;
• registered with and familiar with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Guidance on the rights and responsibilities of EEs at the University can be found via our External Examiner Policy (https://www.uos.ac.uk/media/uniofsuffolk/website/content-assets/documents/policies-and-procedures/External-Examiner-Policy.pdf). If you are interested in the position, please send a short expression of interest, and CV to eoi@uos.ac.uk by 5pm,Tuesday 30 April 2024. Please remember to list any EE experience, or current posts - although prior EE experience is welcome, it is not a prerequisite for this post.

Institution: University of Plymouth Region: Plymouth, Devon, England Fee: £300 for the approval event plus any travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses The University of Plymouth are seeking an academic with experience of delivering the SPQ District Nursing and General Practice Nursing to act as an external advisor for the Post Graduate Diploma in Community Nursing Specialist (District Nursing/General Practice Nursing) standard and apprenticeship joint Up and NMC approval event in July 2024. As part of this process the external advisor will be required to review the programme documentation prior to the approval event and to attend the one-day approval event as a member of the panel. The event will be held Face to Face on campus at the University of Plymouth on:

• Monday 8th July 2024

External Reviewer nominees should not:

• Be a current External Examiners for the University
• Have been employed within the previous five years at the University (including as an External Examiner)
• Have any other current or recent connection with the University of Plymouth that might be considered a conflict of interest

If you satisfy the above criteria and would like to be considered for the role of External Advisor, please submit your CV to linda.duggan@plymouth.ac.uk Please note that suitable candidates will be sent the necessary paperwork by our Faculty Quality Assurance team and will also be required to provide Passport/Proof of Identity documentation to enable the necessary Right to Work checks to be undertaken in advance of the approval event.

We are seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our BNurs/MNurs pre-registration programme, in the Adult field of practice. The term of office will be for four years commencing September 2024, applications are welcomed from academic staff who hold current NMC registration in the appropriate field and have registered teacher status with the NMC. Experienced and new external examiners will be considered providing the applicant has the relevant professional qualifications and experience. The role of the external examiner is to assure the academic standards set for, and achieved, by students and to assure the University that the assessment processes are sound and fairly operated by:

• Providing impartial and independent advice and informed comment on academic standards and student achievement in relation to these standards
• Scrutinising the marking and moderation procedures, to ensure high academic standards, which are comparable with other pre-registration programmes
• Moderating the assessment process through reviewing assessed work and marks awarded by internal examiners
• Meeting with students and staff which will be arranged to coincide with examination boards but might also include visits at other times of the year to observe OSCE examinations or presentations.
• Reviewing the form and content of draft examination papers and coursework assessments
• Attending Board of Examiners meetings and scrutinising and endorsing outcomes. We usually hold three examination board per year(July, September, November) with the main progress and award board occurring in September.
• Contributing to the enhancement of the student learning experience
• Providing an annual written report to the University on the above

Further information on external examiners (taught programmes) at the University of Birmingham can be found here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/leadership/governance/quality/examiners/index.aspx

We are seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our BNurs/MNurs pre-registration programme, in the Mental Health field of practice. The term of office will be for four years commencing September 2024, applications are welcomed from academic staff who hold current NMC registration in the appropriate field and have registered teacher status with the NMC. Experienced and new external examiners will be considered providing the applicant has the relevant professional qualifications and experience. The role of the external examiner is to assure the academic standards set for, and achieved, by students and to assure the University that the assessment processes are sound and fairly operated by:

• Providing impartial and independent advice and informed comment on academic standards and student achievement in relation to these standards
• Scrutinising the marking and moderation procedures, to ensure high academic standards, which are comparable with other pre-registration programmes
• Moderating the assessment process through reviewing assessed work and marks awarded by internal examiners
• Meeting with students and staff which will be arranged to coincide with examination boards but might also include visits at other times of the year to observe OSCE examinations or presentations.
• Reviewing the form and content of draft examination papers and coursework assessments
• Attending Board of Examiners meetings and scrutinising and endorsing outcomes. We usually hold three examination board per year(July, September, November) with the main progress and award board occurring in September.
• Contributing to the enhancement of the student learning experience
• Providing an annual written report to the University on the above

Further information on external examiners (taught programmes) at the University of Birmingham can be found here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/leadership/governance/quality/examiners/index.aspx

The University of Northampton is looking for an external examiner for our MSc Counselling programme: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/counselling--msc.htm This is a professional qualification which follows BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) professional requirements, as well as Level 7 Learning Outcomes. The course involves six modules, 4 focusing on clinical aspects and placement: PSYM141 – Fundamentals of Counselling, PSYM142 – Integrating Counselling Theory and Practice, PSYM143 – Applying Integrative Counselling Approaches and PSYM134p – Placement and Supervision. This also includes 2 research methods modules PSYM085 – Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods and PSYM086 – Dissertation and Research Methods, which are also shared with other Masters programs in the counselling children and young people, and mental health subject areas. We are looking for someone:

• Who is suitably qualified with expertise in the above areas, ideally a Programme Leader or Senior Lecturer on similar programmes;
• Who is a qualified counsellor with professional body recognition (e.g., BACP, UKCP)
• Previous experience as an external examiner is strongly preferred.

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2024 to 2028, from 1 October 2024 Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

• University of Surrey
• Leeds Beckett
• Edge Hill University
• American College of Greece
• University of Hertfordshire
• University of South Wales
• University of Exeter
• Coventry University

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: 29th April 2024 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Dr Kimberley Hill, Deputy Head of Psychology: Kimberley.Hill@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.

Edge Hill University, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is seeking to engage an External Examiner for the following Allied Health, Social Work & Wellbeing Programme with immediate effect:

• Vacancy ref: AHSWW 23/05
• Programme: PG Cert Supervision: Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Closing date: 29th April 2024

External Examiners are typically placed on the Edge Hill University External Examiners Register for a period of four years. Principle duties normally include;

• Review and approve assessment strategies and guidance that contribute to a student’s final award, and any other assessment material as agreed;
• Moderate assessed coursework and examination scripts;
• Attend module assessment boards;
• Produce an Annual External Examiners Report, aligned to University requirements;
• External Examiners may be invited to engage with students in practice;
• They will have an established background and experience working as and teaching qualified low intensity supervisors 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 – Lynsey Roocroft (Programme Lead) Tel: 01695 657062 Email roocrofl@edgehill.ac.uk External examiners are paid an annual fee of approximately £604.40 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 Vicki Hall – hallv@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 https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/externalexaminers/