End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Allied Health Professio[...]

Pearson; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is seeking an Independent End-Point Assessor to conduct assessments within the healthcare sector. This role demands expertise in assessing candidates’ competencies based on established standards. Ideal candidates will possess formal qualifications and relevant experience in healthcare, with a commitment to professionalism and quality assurance. Flexibility for travel and technology requirements is essential. A unique opportunity to contribute to apprenticeship assessments in a prominent institution.

Qualifications

• Be occupationally competent in the Allied Health Profession.
• Hold or be working towards a formal assessor qualification.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-point assessments onsite or remotely.
• Assess candidates according to published criteria.
• Report risks and issues during assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to assess without bias

Technical knowledge of the healthcare sector

Education

Formal assessor qualification

Level 5 qualification or above

Job description

Overview of the independent end-point assessor role

Independent end-point assessments (EPAs) are a holistic assessment of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour (KSBs) learned throughout the apprenticeship. The EPA ensures apprentices meet the rigorous standard set by employers and are fully competent in the relevant occupation. Pearson must provide employers with confidence that completing an apprenticeship means an individual is 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 making a decision on the competency of the apprentice have nothing to gain from the outcome of the assessment. To maintain independence, 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 where 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. Independent 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 will 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

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

Person Specification

Occupational Profile: Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSW) provide healthcare services under the supervision of a registered practitioner. SHCSWs perform clinical and non-clinical tasks, follow standards and policies, and may work in a range of services and settings. They carry out duties delegated in care plans, are accountable for their work, and may supervise less experienced staff. SHCSWs follow the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers.

Allied Health Profession – Therapy Support AHP – therapy support workers work with individuals in a range of settings; duties vary and their supervisor is usually a registered Allied Health Professional. They support individuals to learn or regain skills and may work with families or carers.

Background and Experience (essential):

• Be occupationally competent in the Allied Health Profession – therapy support field
• Be a registered healthcare professional or have completed a level 5 apprenticeship or regulated occupational competence qualification at level 5 or above
• Hold, or be working towards, a formal assessor qualification (e.g. A1, assessor component to TAQA, etc)
• Have experience of working in a healthcare setting within the last 2 years
• 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(s), including maintenance of recent occupational experience
• 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)
• Willing to travel to employer locations for face-to-face practical assessments
• Minimum of two working days during the week will be required for EPA role

Essential others

• Only UK based candidates will be considered for this role due to requirements

Background and Experience (desirable):

• To hold, or be working towards an internal quality assurance qualification
• Experience of making grading judgements
• Knowledge of prevent & safeguarding

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts
• Ability to understand and respond to the individual needs and circumstances of employers/apprentices
• Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge of:
• the healthcare sector
• the role of the allied health profession – therapy support worker
• 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

About Pearson

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