This is a rolling advert and may close earlier than advertised. Once a certain number of applications are received, they will be processed at regular intervals. Please ensure you complete and submit your application as soon as possible for consideration. Sheffield Hallam University is proud to deliver the Assistant Practitioner (Health) Higher Apprenticeship and is seeking Independent Assessors to join our established End Point Assessment team. We are recruiting for several Independent Assessors to be End Point Assessors for the Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship. We are committed to maintaining a robust, fair, and fully independent assessment process. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the assessment and development of Assistant Practitioners, ensuring high standards of professional practice across health and care settings. Independent Assessors play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of the End Point Assessment. You will independently judge performance against the assessment plan requirements. Independent Assessors will: Meet the apprentice to plan the tasks at a time to suit you and the apprentice within the timeframe given. Assess and grade End Point Assessment components in line with the end point assessment plan. Conduct and assess the two components for each apprentice: Task 1: Observation of practice in the apprentice’s workplace Task 2: Professional Discussion, underpinned by a portfolio of evidence via video conferencing Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback to apprentices using agreed feedback mechanisms. Record assessment outcomes accurately within relevant systems and to required deadlines Work in line with quality assurance requirements and University procedures Engage with Standardisation processes. Support and Development • Full training and ongoing support will be provided (With yearly updates) • Clear assessment guidance and documentation will be supplied • Opportunities to work flexibly, running twice per year in July/August and November/December Why Join Us? • Support high-quality assessment in a growing healthcare apprenticeship pathway • Work with an experienced and supportive assessment team • Play a key role in maintaining professional standards and learner success • Flexible and meaningful work aligned to healthcare education and practice Come and find out more about the role on our online session on 5th February. 12.00pm to 1.00pm. To register for the session please complete this quick form with your contact details and we will send you further details. 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. Accessibility We are committed to ensuring our materials are accessible to all. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement please contact us using our web accessibility report form. Your feedback helps us enhance our accessibility efforts and improve our services. Having trouble with your application? Please take a look at our guide to applying for more information.