Independent Assessor for EPA of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Apprenticeship

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The Role

Sheffield Hallam University are currently involved in the delivery of the Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship (ACP DA). We are seeking an additional Independent Assessors to join our established team to support growing student numbers.   

As the ACP DA is an integrated degree apprenticeship, awarded by Sheffield Hallam University, they will deliver and fulfil the role of end point assessment organisation (EPAO).

The EPAO is required to demonstrate an independent assessment process. An Independent Assessor (IA) who has not been involved with on-programme learning and assessment must be appointed to conduct the EPA.

The IA’s role and responsibilities will include:

•         Approval of the invigilation arrangements put in place by the EPAO and assesses and grades the completed examination paper

•         Chairing the presentation panel

•         Determining the presentation grade

•         Determining the final apprenticeship grade

The IA will have responsibility for independently assessing the two End Point Assessment parts that each ACP apprentice must progress through to successfully complete their apprenticeship, namely:

•         EPA Part 1. Open book examination

•         EPA Part 2. Presentation of Practice [element 1: Clinical Practice Change Report and element 2: Presentation]

The role involves providing detailed feedback to ACP Apprentices using appropriate feedback mechanisms and in line with feedback deadlines, entering assessment outcomes into the appropriate records systems and in line with assessment deadlines. 

All training and support will be provided.

If you are offered this post you will be subject to a standard check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.  A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed.

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

For this job we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area at Sheffield Hallam.

The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements