Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main Duties Observing student work placements Assessing learner portfolios and evidences submitted Holding personal discussions with students Implementing quality processes and identify areas to improve Conducting regular reviews according to protocol The post holder will deliver assessment which will include the following activities: Question candidates- to assess their underpinning knowledge and to gauge how they would deal with non-standard situations. Monitor candidates' progress- this may involve examining their portfolios of evidence - evidence that records candidates' ability at work and demonstrates their knowledge and understanding. Evidence may be paper based and/or electronic. Hold professional discussions with students, where necessary. Record and provide timely and accurate feedback to students on their performance and progression/achievement. Undertake assessment as part of a wider assessment role, supporting learners to further their maths and English skills. Record candidates' progress and sign off units as they are completed. Give candidates detailed feedback after a planned assessment and provide any necessary support and advice. Keep detailed records of candidates' progress and pass on relevant information to the awarding bodies. Ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of this post in keeping with the organisations existing policies and developing quality assurance systems; Contribute to the review and evaluation of the programmes taught, provide advice on ways to improve delivery and help implement quality improvement plans; Motivate and support learners through their programme, providing training and timely feedback throughout and where necessary. Develop plans and agree specific dates with candidates for assessing competence. Communicate with candidates and liaise with departments. Judge evidence against the criteria to make assessment decisions. Provide candidate with comprehensive written documentation following assessment. Contribute to internal quality assurance process. Attend regular updates and standardisation meetings. Liaise with the Internal Quality Assurers regarding students progress. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Dental Nurse Qualification Assessor Qualification Maths/English at GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent Desirable criteria Internal Quality Assurance qualification Post-qualification for Dental Nursing (Sedation/Radiography/Implants/Orthodontics/Oral Health/Special Care) Qualifications Essential criteria Dental Nurse Qualification Desirable criteria Internal Quality Assurance qualification UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship. Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list -