BTEC - HN 4-7 - Healthcare Practice in England - External Examiner (HN) |
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This job is closed and is displayed for reference only. Reference:BTECSVHP Closing date:28 July 2023 at midnight External Examiner (EE) BTEC Higher Nationals Purpose of this Role • Provide Pearson education centre and tutors with advice on programme and assessment design and delivery. • Contribute to quality enhancement of the delivery through external examiner sampling and visit activities • Ensure centres' compliance with Pearson quality assurance expectations for RQF BTEC Higher National programmes • Affirm national standards have been achieved and upheld • Support centres in the delivery and assessment of BTEC Higher National programmes to national standards. Key Accountabilities Covering a defined range of programmes within a sector, the External Examiner (EE) will: • Undertake sampling of assessed student work to establish outcomes are in accordance with Pearson, and professional standards for Higher National qualifications • Provide sampling-related reports, feedback and development advice to centres and Pearson • Produce quality assurance reports for centres and Pearson on the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached, and support provided • Apply appropriate sanctions, in consultation with the team, where necessary to assure quality of learning, teaching, assessment and professionalism • Work with centres to develop and implement action plans where standards are not being upheld • Facilitate sourcing materials for training and standardisation events • Participate annually in online training and standardisation activities • Undertake any other duties appropriate role of External Examiner
Previous Experience: Essential: • Experience in healthcare education and where indicated below, statutory registration : Pathway Statutory registration requirement HNC Healthcare Practice for England (Healthcare and Nursing Assistant Practice) HND Healthcare Practice for England (Healthcare Assistant Practitioner) Registered nurse, midwife or allied health professional HND Healthcare Practice for England (Nursing) Registered nurse HNC Healthcare Practice (Nursing and Healthcare Support) HND Healthcare Practice (Nursing and Healthcare Assistant) Registered nurse, midwife, allied health professional • Familiarity with relevant professional standards, frameworks and healthcare policies and guidance. • Previous external examining experience for RQF/FHEQ levels 4/5 • Evidence of recent, relevant continuing professional development (CPD) in the sector that demonstrates broad sector currency Desirable: • Experience in delivering and assessing BTEC Higher National qualifications in the subject areas • A willingness to use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support • Membership of a relevant professional body • International education experience related to the healthcare sector Skills and Knowledge Essential: • Hold a qualification at least at Level 6 (or equivalent) and a full and relevant competence qualification for working in the sector • A student and customer-focused approach • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work within the scope of service level agreements • Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills • Experience using technology to communicate with a variety of individuals and teams • A good working knowledge of the specifications relevant to the sector • Ability to work effectively as part of a team Desirable: • Word processing, presentation and intermediate Excel skills About Pearson • We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. • Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. • We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.
About Pearson · We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. Through our talent, we believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. · Welcome to Pearson, the world's leading learning company. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. · We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses. Additional Information |
