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University of Derby, College of Health, Psychology and Social Care is seeking to engage an External Examiner for the new BSc Hons Physiotherapy course with effect from September 2024. As this is a new programme, the successful candidate will be responsible for two modules in the first semester. The focus will be on the fundamentals of physiotherapy practice and Principles of professional skills and practice, level 4. Further module responsibility will develop as the programme develops, expanding into all aspects of Physiotherapy practice. 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 in the teaching of Physiotherapy at undergraduate level and desirably experience of Higher Education quality processes.
• External Examiners may also be requested to advise on proposed amendments to the programme or programmes leading to the award for which they are responsible, and to comment on new short courses and learning contracts which fall within their area of subject expertise.
• They are expected to advise on curriculum development and design so as to ensure currency, relevance and coherence of curricular material.

If you would like to discuss specific information relating to the programme, please contact: Catherine Moore (Physiotherapy Programme Lead) Email: c.moore2@derby.ac.uk Prospective External Examiners are encouraged to send an expression of interest and CV to Catherine Moore – c.moore2@derby.ac.uk citing the programme title. For further information about external examining at University of Derby please see.

The School of Science, Technology and Health at York St John University is seeking to appoint an external examiner for the above programme, together with a free-standing 30 credit level 7 Musculoskeletal Injection Therapy module. The post will be for 4 years commencing in the academic session 2024/25 and includes the need to attend assessment boards, review academic work and prepare a written report for submission to the university annually. Experience is preferable but applications will be considered from individuals new to the examining role with relevant professional experience. All appointments are subject to meeting the University’s criteria for the appointment of external examiners. Further information regarding the role of the External Examiner at York St John University can be found at: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/quality-gateway/external-examiners/ To apply please submit a CV and covering letter to c.boyes@yorksj.ac.uk (Dr Chris Boyes, Head of Programme)

We are seeking to appoint an external examiner predominantly for the Workforce Development post-registration courses in the School of Human and Health Sciences from September 2024. Modules include End-of-Life Care, Frailty, Long-Term Conditions, and Personal and Professional Development. 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 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 ideally be registered with the NMC or 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 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: Virginia Mitton Email: v.mitton@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 257572 Closing date: 31/07/2024

Position Description and Requirements: 1. Title:

• External Examiner for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Occupational Health Pathway.

2. Responsibilities:

• Reviewing assessment materials, including exam papers, assignments, and practical assessments.
• Attending examination boards or assessment meetings.
• Providing feedback on the quality and standards of the program (Including Annual Report).

3. Qualifications:

• Part 3 Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) Occupational Health Nursing. (Apprenticeship and Non-Apprenticeship)
• Relevant academic and professional qualifications to at least the level of the qualification being externally examined, with extensive practitioner experience.
• Expertise in delivering to programmes that teach to NMC Standards of Proficiency for SCPHN OH (2022).

4. Closing Date: 31st July 2024

• Applicants will be vetted to ensure no conflicts of interest with the university. Experience of Apprenticeship Programmes is essential.
• Applicants need to submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter detailing experience and suitability for the role to: Erica Lloyd, Programme Leader (E.Lloyd@derby.ac.uk)
• If you need any more information, please contact Erica Lloyd, Programme Leader (E.Lloyd@derby.ac.uk) or Neil Loach, Pathway Lead (N.Loach@derby.ac.uk).

The Departments of Nursing and Allied Health, Midwifery and Social Work within the School of Health and Social Work are looking to appoint a new External Examiner for the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice and MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Degree Apprenticeship) routes from October 2024 for a period of four years. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced academic staff with current, professional registration with one of the statutory regulators of health and care professions. Some experience of external examining and apprenticeships are desirable, although not essential as we can support new external examiners as required. You should have recent expertise in an Advanced Practice Role or working with an Advanced Practice programme. Suitable candidates will:

• Be employed in Higher Education
• Have experience in delivering advanced clinical practice education
• Ideally have experience working with an apprenticeship programme
• Have experience in designing, delivering and assessing Level 7 provision
• Ideally have previous External Examiner experience
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK

Duties will include:

• Remote moderation of assessed materials, advising the programme teams on the content and standard of assessments
• Completion of module reports and a yearly programme report
• Online attendance at exam boards (normally 2 per semester)

All appointments are subject to the candidate meeting the University’s criteria for appointment and must be approved by Academic Quality. External Examiners’ fees for taught programmes are calculated according to a formula that considers both programme and module responsibilities, the fee for this appointment is available on request. Interested candidates should contact Laura Eccott (co-programme lead) for further information or to apply please send an expression of interest and full academic CV: mscacp@herts.ac.uk Further information about the programme can be found here: https://www.applycpd.com/HERTS/courses/117556?courseId=117556&tabId=3

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. We are seeking two External Examiners for our BSc Nursing programme. This course is delivered to qualified nurses both online and in Singapore. The course aims to enable nurses to transform bedside care by developing critical, analytical and evidence-based practice skills to lead improvements in health care quality, safety, access and value. 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. External Examiner Duties:

• Assist in the maintenance of King’s College London’s standard of awards and advise if there is a falling below national standards in the subject area.
• Seek to ensure assessment processes are fair, rigorous and operated equitably.
• Have regard to the totality of the degree and be involved in award decisions.
• Comment upon and give approval to all draft examination papers and other forms of assessment.
• Inspect examination scripts or other assessed material including coursework.
• Advise whether marking and award classification schemes are consistent with internal and external standards.
• Adjudicate in cases where internal examiners cannot agree.
• Recommend appropriate action to ameliorate systematic issues in marking.
• Attend all Faculty Assessment Sub-Board meetings and approve results and final award recommendations.
• Report on areas of good practice and key issues identified during the year.

Eligibility:

• To be able to speak authoritatively on academic standards of the programme, Examiners should normally:
• Hold a current academic appointment in another UK higher education institution, with a minimum of three years’ experience.
• Have experience as a clinical researcher in an area of research that is relevant to the programme.
• Hold a UK professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Have experience of the design and operation of assessment.
• Be able to provide comments about the student learning experience and make suggestions of enhancements.

Applications: To apply, please send us your expression of interest, including your CV to both: Carolyne Stewart, Chair of the Faculty Undergraduate Assessment Board carolyne.1.stewart@kcl.ac.uk & nmpc-qa@kcl.ac.uk

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for BA (Hons) Social Care and Community Practice (SCCP). The BA programme is seeking an External Examiner to commence the role for the 24/25 academic year. SCCP comprises theoretical, academic and practice learning elements into a three-year full-time programme. The Social Care and Community Practice Degree is underpinned by practical experience that equips students for employment either within Social Care or working with specific communities. Students will have opportunities to engage with core concepts including Human Rights, Social Justice, respecting diversity and well- being developing the skills and knowledge to work with a range of Service Users. 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;
• previous experience as an external examiner is preferred but not essential
• who can provide developmental feedback to the academic team, comment on the quality of feedback given to students, offer support in reviewing the programme and commit to the overarching ‘critical friend’ element of the External Examiner role.

The appointment will be for the three academic years 2024 to 2027, from 1 October 2024 (with a potential of 4 years). Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions:

• Durham
• Solent
• Colchester
• Coventry
• Open University
• Bedfordshire
• Bournemouth University
• University of Sunderland
• Arden University
• University of Bolton

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: 1 August 2024 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Sharon Amphlett, Programme Lead for BA (Hons) Social Care and Community Practice. Sharon.amphlett@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 3-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.

College of Health, Psychology and Social Care School of Nursing and Midwifery Discipline of Midwifery, Children and Professional Practice The University of Derby (UoD) is seeking an External Examiner for MSc Midwifery (Shortened Pre Reg-Programme) with experience of Level 7 programmes commencing September 2024. The period of tenure is for four years. Principle duties will be to:

• Review and verify draft assignment briefs and examination papers at the beginning of each academic year and to provide feedback on the design, appropriateness, clarity and rigour of assessment design, written assignments, Vivas and OSCES.
• Moderate the standard of work submitted for assessment by students from a representative sample of coursework and examination scripts.
• Attend academic meetings, pre- board and board meetings, and visit university to meet staff and students.
• Provide judgement and recommendations on subject content and whether assessment practice measures student achievement against learning outcomes in the context of the relevant regulations, to include PSRB standards.
• Submit an annual report to help ensure academic standards and student achievement are comparable with other UK Higher Education Institutions of which the Examiner has experience.
• Provide guidance and expertise to the programme team as required.

Suitable candidates will:

• Be a higher education academic with experience in course design and delivery.
• Have a good understanding of quality assurance requirements in HE.
• Have subject specific knowledge relating to the programme.
• Is a Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and have experience of the Midwifery Education, apprenticeships / collaborative partnerships etc.
• Be resident and have the right to work in the UK.

It is desirable that candidates have previous External Examiner experience, however a mentor will be provided to those candidates who are first time External Examiners. Assessment Boards are held in January and September. Our agreed fee for External Examiners is paid per academic year upon submission of an annual report, in addition to any fees incurred whilst on UoD business. Please send expressions of interest and an accompanying CV to demonstrate your suitability for the role, highlighting your current teaching responsibilities and previous external examiner positions to Jayne Leverton, Lead Midwife for Education by the closing date of 8th June 2024. Please note that all appointments are subject to verification of eligibility to work in the UK, as per UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/check-job-applicant-right-to-work) requirements.

The University of Northampton is looking for an External Examiner for the following programmes, as part of our collaborative arrangement with Dublin Counselling and Therapy Centre (DCTC)

• MSc Adolescent Psychotherapy Award map: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/adolescent-psychotherapy-DCTC-msc.htm
• MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy Award map: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/caf/pgmsaward/counselling-and-psychotherapy-DCTC-msc.htm

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;
• previous experience as an external examiner is strongly preferred

The appointment will be for the four academic years 2021 to 2025, from 1 October 2021 Please note that we cannot currently accept applications from staff at the following institutions: Arden University Bath Centre for Psychology Coventry University Glasgow Caledonian University Bangor University UCLAN Leeds Beckett Nottingham Trent University Open University University College of London University of Derby University of Sunderland University of Surrey Closing date: 26 April 2021 If you are interested in applying for this role (or to request further information), please send a recent CV to Dr Kimberley Hill, Psychology Deputy Subject Lead: Kimberley.Hill@Northampton.ac.uk