Healthcare End Point Assessor

S Knights Recruitment; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment firm in Sunderland is seeking an Independent End-Point Assessor in healthcare. This role is essential in evaluating learners' competence and ensuring high standards in healthcare education. Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant healthcare experience and an assessor or teaching qualification. This position offers flexible freelance work with opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training and standardisation

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 2-5 years recent experience in healthcare relevant to the standard assessed.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver final assessments for apprentices across healthcare standards.
• Conduct professional discussions, observations, and evidence reviews.
• Prepare clear assessment reports and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Assessment skills

Communication

Education

Assessor or teaching qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA, PGCE, AET)

NMC PIN or equivalent registration

Job description

Overview

End-Point Assessor - Healthcare

Location: Sunderland

Contract: Freelance, ad-hoc assignments

Salary: Negotiable

Are you a healthcare professional looking to share your expertise in a new way? As an Independent End-Point Assessor (EPA), you'll step into a vital role within the apprenticeship journey - independently assessing and grading learners to ensure they are fully prepared for their future careers in healthcare. This is not a frontline care position. Instead, you\'ll use your knowledge and experience to evaluate competence, provide fair and consistent judgments, and play a key part in raising the standard of healthcare education.

About Pearson

Pearson is the world\'s leading learning company, supporting millions of learners worldwide. Renowned for high-quality assessment and training, Pearson provides:

• Flexible working arrangements (remote with regional travel)
• Comprehensive training and standardisation for all EPAs
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD
• The chance to make a national impact on healthcare education

The Role

In this role, you will:

• Deliver final assessments for apprentices across healthcare standards
• Conduct professional discussions, observations, and evidence reviews
• Make accurate, consistent grading decisions
• Prepare clear assessment reports and provide constructive feedback
• Attend training and moderation sessions to ensure quality and consistency

Healthcare standards covered include: Adult Nursing Support, Maternity Support, Diagnostic Imaging, Theatre Support, Allied Health Professions Therapy Support, Healthcare Support Worker (Level 2), Assistant Practitioner (Level 5).

The Ideal Candidate

• 2-5 years recent experience in healthcare (relevant to the standard assessed)
• NMC PIN or equivalent registration (for clinical pathways)
• An assessor or teaching qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA, PGCE, AET)
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Pearson?

• Flexible freelance work across Newcastle & Cumbria
• Training and CPD provided
• Work with a globally trusted education leader
• Use your expertise to support the future of healthcare

Apply Now

If you\'re passionate about education and want to make a difference, apply today to become an Independent End-Point Assessor with Pearson