End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Assistant Practitioner (Health) (Level 5)

Pearson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Independent End-Point Assessor to support EPA activities for apprentices. The role requires independence from training providers and involves onsite or remote assessments, with adherence to Pearson’s assessment materials and QA processes.

Candidates should have recent relevant occupation experience, hold DBS clearance and NMC PIN, and demonstrate CPD to stay current with KSBs. Willingness to travel and contribute to improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Have recent relevant experience of the occupation for at least 5 years.
• Hold a valid and current DBS and NMC Pin number.
• Demonstrate CPD to stay current with the KSBs of the Assessment Plan.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training and standardisation activities for the EPA role.
• Assess candidates in line with published criteria and procedures.
• Follow Pearson's specifications, materials and QA protocols for EPAs.

Skills

CPD maintenance

Assessment delivery

Communication

Leadership in meetings

Bias-free assessment

Time management

Education

DBS clearance

NMC PIN

Job description

Job description: Independent end-point assessor - Assistant Practitioner (Health) Level 5

About Pearson

Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the apprentice at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at qualifications.pearson.com

Overview of the independent end-point assessor role

Government has introduced a requirement that all apprenticeships contain an end-point assessment (EPA) which is a holistic assessment of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour (KSBs) that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. This is to make sure that apprentices meet the rigorous standard set by employers and are fully competent in the relevant occupation. Pearson must provide employers with the confidence that completing an apprenticeship means an individual is fully job-ready and that all apprentices, following the same standard, are assessed consistently, regardless of where they are undertaking their apprenticeship or who they are doing it with.

An independent EPA means that those deciding on the competency of the apprentice have nothing to gain from the outcome of the assessment. To maintain independence within the scope of this EPA, an independent end-point assessor (IEA) can only undertake end-point assessments of apprentices, with whom they have no conflict of interest. This means they must be independent of the registered apprenticeship training provider at which the apprentice completed their on-programme element and must not have been involved in the on-programme training, assessment, or line management of such apprentices.

The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, or remotely, on dates agreed with employers and/or providers if appropriate . I ndependent end-point assessors will record and submit the EPA outcomes, with clear justifications for the grading decisions. EPA activities will be quality assured by Pearson quality assurance representatives.

IEAs for these EPAs will be qualified IQAs that meet the occupational profile of the apprentices they are assessing and will be trained, standardised and approved to operate as IEAs. The IEAs will undertake EPAs in line with the associated apprenticeship assessment plan, and the materials provided by Pearson. Please see the below Key Accountabilities and Person Specification sections for further details.

Key Accountabilities:

• Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of independent end-point assessor for this EPA.
• Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures, ensuring overall standards are maintained .
• Follow the protocols set out in Pearson's specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols, relating to the EPAs .
• Maintain service-level agreements with regards to responding to EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomes
• Report all risks and issues encountered during the end-point assessment to Pearson, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration .
• Ensure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accurately .
• Support Pearson, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisions
• Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements
• Raise any conflicts of interest, including in relation to the independence of assessment .
• Ensure that any personal actions are completed, as required by Pearson .
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson's end-point assessment activities .
• Contribute to the external quality assurance activities undertaken by Office for Students ( OfS ) in supporting the identified EPAO.

Person Specification

• H ave recent relevant experience of the occupation or sector to at least occupational level 5 gained in the last 5 years or significant experience of the occupation or sector
• Have sufficient CPD to demonstrate currency in line with the KSBs of the Assessment Plan
• Hold a valid and current DBS and NMC Pin number
• Have relevant occupational experience within hospitals, clinics, community settings within a specialist field (such as rehabilitation, diagnostic services etc.)
• Work weekends and Bank holidays when required .

Occupational Profiles :

Background and Experience (essential):

• Current relevant occupational competence within the workplace for at least 5 y rs.
• Knowledge and understanding of Healthcare at Level 5
• Experience of leading meetings/structured interviews/discussions
• Experience of complying with quality assurance/regulatory requirements
• Evidence of commitment to maintaining CPD, in line with new apprenticeship requirements and the EPA specialism
• Assessing Qualification or Teaching Qualification
• Willing to travel to employer locations for face-to-face practical assessment
• Minimum of two working days during the week will be required for EPA role.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate - (Applicants applying for this role will need to hold an Enhanced DBS (with or without a barred list check) that is registered for the update service. Other supporting documents will also be required as evidence. Upon submission of an application, the Associate Recruitment team will be in touch to request DBS evidence and supporting documents. For further information on the DBS requirements please read the attached document titled DBS Guidelines for applicants)

Background and Experienc e (desirable):

• Experience of Marking or grading Judgements
• Experience in Healthcare at level 5

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts .
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice
• Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge of the telecoms industry :
• In-depth knowledge of the associated apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording tools
• Ability to assess, free from bias .
• Ability to assess and report risks .
• Ability to meet deadlines .

Other requirements

Any applicant undertaking this role will be expected to:

• Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software .
• Have a suitable broadband connection, Microphone, Headphones and a webcam .
• Have a personal and secure email account .
• Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland , Guernsey, Jersey Isle of Man
• Have the right to work in the UK .
• Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements
• Attend standardisation events.
• Willing to travel as face-to-face practical assessments

Application Information

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.

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