End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Assistant Practitioner; Health Level 5

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

Job description:

Independent end-point assessor – Assistant Practitioner (Health) Level 5 - Norfolk Areas Only

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.

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.

The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, or remotely, on dates agreed with employers and/or providers if appropriate. Independent end-point assessors will record and submit the EPA outcomes, with clear justifications for the grading decisions.

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:

• Have 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:

• Current relevant occupational competence within the workplace for at least 5 years.
• Knowledge and understanding of
• 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.

Background And Experience (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:

• 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