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Teesside University are looking to appoint a new external examiner for the 20 credit Level 7 SWK4109-N Best Interest Assessors course, provided externally by Bond Solon Ltd and administered for subsequent accreditation purposes by the School of Health and Life Sciences. Information about the provision can be found on Bond Solon Ltd’s website: https://www.bondsolon.com/health-social-care/best-interest-assessor-accredited-qualifying-module/ Whilst not essential, this post would be best suited to candidates who have some familiarity with the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards set out in the Mental Capacity Act (2005), for which this course prepares Best Interest Assessors. The appointment is to run for five academic years from date of appointment. For more information or to register your interest, please contact Dr Mark Sewart, Module Lead, DIRECT at m.sewart@tees.ac.uk, providing a copy of your most recent CV.

The University of Bolton, School of Nursing and Midwifery, is seeking to appoint an external examiner for our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) programme, to support our existing external examiners. Examiners play a central role in the maintenance of the standards of the University’s awards and the currency of the curriculum. The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work and Practice Assessment Documents plus visiting practice learning partners as required at least once a year as per Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements. The successful candidate will be required to review and approve the assessment tasks and examination papers; review samples of student work on modules within the programme, including practice documents / visits; the endorsement of marks to confirm that the marks are an agreed, fully moderated and externally examined set of results; the submission of annual reports; attendance at appropriate boards of examiners and agreement to programme modifications. The curriculum has been developed from the NMC Standards (NMC 2018). The successful applicant will be responsible for reviewing modules that are to be delivered at level 6 starting in September 2022. External examiner appointments are typical for a period of four years and the appointment is for a start as soon as possible following approval of the appointment Applicants with relevant experience and knowledge of pre-registration nursing education within the Adult Field and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. To apply for this post please email a copy of your CV or for further information contact Dr Trish Houghton at T.A.Houghton@bolton.ac.uk or Angela Murray at A.Murray@bolton.ac.uk

The University of Bolton, School of Nursing and Midwifery, is seeking to appoint an external examiner for CPD level 5, level 6 and level 7 programmes. The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work and plus meeting with learners as required at least once a year. Examiners play a central role in the maintenance of the standards of the University’s awards and the currency of the curriculum. The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work. The successful candidate will be required to review and approve the assessment tasks and examination papers; review samples of student work on modules within the programme, including; the endorsement of marks to confirm that the marks are an agreed, fully moderated and externally examined set of results; the submission of annual reports; attendance at appropriate boards of examiners and agreement to programme modifications. External examiner appointments are typically for a period of four years and the appointment is for a start as soon as possible following approval by the University’s Education Committee and Senate. The applicant will require the relevant experience and knowledge of Post Registration nursing education and hold a PSRB qualification and current registration with the relevant PSRB is essential. To apply for this post please email a copy of your CV or for further information contact Dr Trish Houghton at T.A.Houghton@bolton.ac.uk or Helen Lord at H.Lord@bolton.ac.uk

Institution: University of Huddersfield Department: School of Human and Health Sciences External Examiner for: Mental Health Nursing Programmes Description: We are seeking to appoint an external examiner for our Mental Health Nursing programmes. On completion students are eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse. External examiners will be required to contribute to the assessment process, externally moderate and report on student work, visit practice placements if required, attend Course Assessment Boards, and submit an annual 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. Previous experience as an external examiner would be an advantage but not essential. The existing external examiner for these programmes remains in post until September 2024 and as such could offer mentorship to anyone appointed who was new to external examiner posts. An induction programme is provided for External Examiners, and ongoing support is also offered by the dedicated Assessment Lead for Nursing. The post would commence in September 2024. All appointments are for a period of four years. In the first instance would interested applicants please e-mail, attaching their CV to a.holden@hud.ac.uk . If you would like to discuss the role further, please do email or telephone Abbey. Abbey Holden Email: a.holden@hud.ac.uk Phone: +44 1484 257582 Closing date: 22 April 2024

The University of Bolton, School of Nursing and Midwifery, is seeking to appoint an external examiner for our BSc / PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work and Practice Assessment Documents plus visiting practice learning partners as required at least once a year as per Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements. Examiners play a central role in the maintenance of the standards of the University’s awards and the currency of the curriculum. The duties will include the review of the students’ academic work and Practice Assessment Documents plus visiting practice learning partners as required at least once a year as per Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements. The successful candidate will be required to review and approve the assessment tasks and examination papers; review samples of student work on modules within the programme, including practice documents / visits; the endorsement of marks to confirm that the marks are an agreed, fully moderated and externally examined set of results; the submission of annual reports; attendance at appropriate boards of examiners and agreement to programme modifications. External examiner appointments are typically for a period of four years and the appointment is for a start as soon as possible following approval by the University’s Education Committee and Senate. The applicant will require the relevant experience and knowledge of Post Registration nursing education hold a SCPHN qualifications and current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is essential. To apply for this post please email a copy of your CV or for further information contact Dr Trish Houghton at T.A.Houghton@bolton.ac.uk or Programme lead, Sheryl Halliday S.Halliday@bolton.ac.uk

Description: We are seeking to appoint an external examiner for our short course in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing which attracts a range of health professionals, including nurses, midwives, paramedics, occupational therapists, dieticians, operating department practitioners, podiatrists and physiotherapists. The external examiner will be expected to contribute to the assessment process, moderate and report on student work, attend Course Assessment Boards and submit an annual report. The appointee will be an experienced academic, qualified to post graduate level, including a recordable teaching qualification, and will be registered with the NMC or HCPC. The applicant must be a qualified prescriber. Previous experience as an external examiner would be an advantage, however, the School can put support in place for new external examiners. An induction programme is provided. The post will commence in January 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, Course Leader for Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Email: v.mitton@hud.ac.uk Phone: 01484 257752 Closing date: 30 April 2024

Bournemouth University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our MSc Mental Health Nursing programme with effect from 1st September 2024. The period of appointment will be for a period of four years and the fee paid to External Examiners per year is £450. The University provides an External Examiner Induction/Briefing seminar in November and March each year to support those new to external examining and experienced External Examiners. Please find more information about the MSc Mental Health Nursing programme here: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/msc-mental-health-nursing The ideal academic candidate for this post will have previous experience as an External Examiner in Mental Health Nursing (although support will be provided to exceptional candidates without this prior experience) and should be currently active in educational delivery and research within the field of Mental Health Nursing. As External Examiner, your duties would include: • External moderation of a range of assignments • Review proposed assessment briefs to determine their appropriateness • Submission of an annual report to the Academic Quality department • Attendance at Assessment Boards • Advising on matters such as programme review and/or modifications Information relating to the External Examining role at Bournemouth is available via the following list: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/professional-services/academic-quality-standards/external-examiners For more details and/or an informal conversation, please contact Dr Andrea Curley: alacey@bournemouth.ac.uk, Programme Coordinator for MSc Mental Health Nursing by Tuesday 30th April 2024. We will also require proof of your right to work in the UK prior to making the appointment.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences requires an External Examiner to support its Professional Preparation Programmes in Mental Health Nursing. The External Examiner will be appointed for four years, starting September 2024. They are expected and encouraged to comment on the content of the subject area particularly regarding subject benchmarks, the structure of the programme, the appropriateness of the assessment procedures and the general conduct of the assessment process. An External Examiner is required for the following programmes: BSc Mental Health Nursing – Levels 4, 5 and 6 For further information and / or discussion of this vacancy please contact: Colm Treacy, Mental Health Nursing Field lead; e-mail c.treacy@surrey.ac.uk Application is by submission of Curriculum Vitae by email or post to: Wendy Grosvenor Associate Professor Programme Director of Studies (Nursing) Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences Kate Granger Building 30 Priestley Road Surrey Research Park Guildford Surrey Email: w.grosvenor@surrey.ac.uk

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences requires an External Examiner to support its Professional Preparation Programmes in Children and Young People’s (CYP) Nursing . The External Examiner will be appointed for four years, starting September 2024. They are expected and encouraged to comment on the content of the subject area particularly regarding subject benchmarks, the structure of the programme, the appropriateness of the assessment procedures and the general conduct of the assessment process. An External Examiner is required for the following programmes: BSc CYP Nursing – Levels 4, 5 and 6 For further information and / or discussion of this vacancy please contact: Sarah Clements CYP Nursing Field lead; e-mail s.clements@surrey.ac.uk Application is by submission of Curriculum Vitae by email or post to: Wendy Grosvenor Associate Professor Programme Director of Studies (Nursing) Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences Kate Granger Building 30 Priestley Road Surrey Research Park Guildford Surrey

Bournemouth University is seeking to appoint an External Examiner for our BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing with effect from September 2024. The period of appointment will be for a period of four years and the fee paid to External Examiners per year is £450. The University provides an External Examiner Induction/Briefing seminar in November and March each year to support those new to external examining and experienced External Examiners. Please find more information the BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing programme here: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/bsc-hons-mental-health-nursing-1 The ideal academic candidate for this post will have previous experience as an External Examiner in Mental Health Nursing although support will be provided to exceptional candidates without this prior experience and you should be currently active in educational delivery and research within the field of mental health including and/or in patient and community mental health. As External Examiner, your duties would include: • External moderation of a range of assignments • Review proposed assessment briefs to determine their appropriateness • Submission of an annual report to the Academic Quality department • Attendance at Assessment Boards • Advising on matters such as programme review and/or modifications Information relating to the External Examining role at Bournemouth is available via the following list: https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/about/professional-services/academic-quality-standards/external-examiners For more details and/or an informal conversation, please contact Dr Teresa Burdett - tburdett@bournemouth.ac.uk Principal Academic and Programme Lead for BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing by Tuesday 30 April 2024 We will also require proof of your right to work in the UK prior to making the appointment.