Job Description

Job description: Independent end-point assessor

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Assistant Practitioner (Health) Level 5

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North of England and Suffolk/Essex

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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:

The independent end-point assessor will:

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

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.

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.