Position: Independent EPA Assessor for Healthcare Apprenticeships Location: Woodford Independent end-point assessor – Apprenticeship Healthcare Support WorkerGovernment 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. An independent end‑point assessor (IEA) must be independent of the registered apprenticeship training provider and have no conflict of interest with apprentices. The IEA records and submits EPA outcomes with clear justifications for grading decisions, and work is quality‑assured by Pearson QA representatives.Key AccountabilitiesTake part in regular training and standardisation activities for the IEA role.Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant CPD.Assess candidate performance in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures, maintaining overall standards.Follow Pearson’s specification, assessment materials and QA protocols related to EPAs.Respond to EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions according to service‑level agreements.Report all risks and issues encountered during the end‑point assessment to Pearson.Ensure EPA reports and assessment evidence are of high quality and recorded accurately.Support Pearson with any apprentices’ appeals regarding assessment decisions.Allow additional time for travel when arranging EPAs.Raise conflicts of interest, including independence concerns.Complete any personal actions required by Pearson.Contribute to continuous improvement of Pearson’s end‑point assessment activities.Contribute to external QA activities undertaken by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE).Person Specification Occupational ProfileHealthcare support workers (HCSWs) provide high‑quality, compassionate care, performing routine clinical duties such as monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal care tasks, preparing patients for healthcare activities and carrying out non‑clinical duties like record keeping and tidying the work area. HCSWs report to a registered healthcare practitioner and must act within the limits of their competence, seeking help when needed. They work in a range of healthcare settings and are expected to support apprentices in achieving the Care Certificate during the apprenticeship’s early phase.Background and Experience (essential)Be occupationally competent.Be a registered healthcare professional or have completed a level 3 apprenticeship or a regulated occupational competence qualification at level 3 or above.Hold, or be working towards, a formal assessor qualification (e.g. A1, assessor component to TAQA).Have experience of working in a healthcare setting within the last 2 years.Experience leading meetings, structured interviews or discussions.Experience complying with quality‑assurance or regulatory requirements.Evidence of commitment to maintaining CPD, in line with new apprenticeship requirements and the EPA specialism, including maintenance of recent occupational experience.Hold current NMC pin number.Have current enhanced DBS and be on the yearly update service.Essential other requirementsOnly UK‑based candidates will be considered.Minimum of two working days per week required for the EPA role.Background and Experience (desirable)To hold, or be working towards, an internal quality‑assurance qualification.Experience making grading judgements.Knowledge of prevention and 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 senior adult nursing 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
