End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Healthcare Assistant Practitioner 2023

Pearson; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading learning company seeks Independent End-Point Assessors for the Healthcare Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship. Assessors will evaluate candidates on their Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours, ensuring they meet employer standards. The role requires expertise in healthcare and may involve conducting assessments onsite or remotely.

Qualifications

• Occupational competence as a healthcare professional.
• Experience in healthcare within the last 2 years.
• CPD commitment and current DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assess candidate performance according to published criteria.
• Ensure high-quality, accurately recorded assessment evidence.
• Complete personal actions as required.

Skills

Communication

Technical Healthcare Knowledge

Conflict of Interest Management

Education

Assessor Qualification or Progression Towards One

Internal Quality Assurance Qualification

Job description

End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Healthcare Assistant Practitioner 2023, London

Client:

Pearson

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

ca60c89b5e22

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Healthcare Assistant Practitioner 2023

Reference: EPA/HAP/2023

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 make measurable progress in their careers and lives. We focus on putting the apprentice at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do we.

We are looking for Independent End-Point Assessors for the following locations:

• North of England area covering Blackpool, Carlisle, and Huddersfield
• South East covering Brighton, Hastings, and Kent

Overview of the independent end-point assessor role:

The Government requires that all apprenticeships include an end-point assessment (EPA), which is a comprehensive evaluation of the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) learned throughout the apprenticeship. The purpose is to ensure apprentices meet employer standards and are fully competent in their roles. Pearson provides confidence to employers that completing an apprenticeship indicates full job readiness, with consistent assessment standards regardless of location or provider.

An independent EPA means that assessors have no conflict of interest and have not been involved in the apprentice's training or assessment process. Assessments can be conducted onsite or remotely, with outcomes recorded and justified for grading decisions. These activities are quality assured by Pearson.

Assessors will be registered healthcare professionals aligned with the apprentices' occupational profiles. They will be trained, standardized, and approved to operate as IEAs, conducting assessments according to Pearson's assessment plans and materials. Please refer to the Key Accountabilities and Person Specification sections for more details.

Key Accountabilities:

• Participate in regular training and standardization activities
• Assess candidate performance according to published criteria, maintaining standards
• Follow Pearson’s protocols, assessment materials, and quality assurance procedures
• Respond to EPA planning, operational activities, and submit assessment outcomes
• Report risks, issues, and suspected malpractice/maladministration
• Ensure high-quality, accurately recorded assessment evidence and reports
• Support with appeals regarding assessment decisions
• Raise conflicts of interest and ensure independence
• Complete personal actions as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement and external quality assurance activities

Person Specification - Occupational Profile 1:

Assistant Practitioners work alongside the health and social care team, engaging directly with patients or clients, providing high-quality, compassionate care. They operate above Healthcare Support Workers, with a deeper understanding of health factors, anatomy, and physiology. Roles vary by employer needs, including activities like patient assessments, care coordination, and clinical skills such as catheterization, wound care, and discharge planning.

Assistant Practitioners work under supervision of registered practitioners, who remain accountable for delegated activities. They must be competent, confident, and aware of their limits, alerting supervisors if they lack skills or confidence.

Requirements include:

• Occupational competence and registration as a healthcare professional
• Possession or progression towards an assessor qualification
• Experience in healthcare within the last 2 years
• Experience leading meetings and ensuring quality standards
• CPD commitment and current DBS clearance
• Knowledge of safeguarding, excellent communication skills, and technical healthcare knowledge

Other Requirements:

• UK-based candidates only
• Availability of at least two days per week for EPA activities
• Possession or working towards an internal quality assurance qualification
• Experience making grading judgments
• Ability to meet deadlines and assess without bias
• Personal IT equipment, broadband, microphone, webcam, and secure email
• Legal right to work in the UK

Application Information:

Opportunities for examiners, moderators, and verifiers are available. Note: Non-UK passport holders may need a work permit. Applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button; do not provide bank details.