End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Mammography London, United Kingdom
Independent End Point Assessor - Mammography Associate
Overview of the Independent End-Point Assessor Role:
The 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 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 IEA will:
Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of IEA 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
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 Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Person Specification
OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE:
Mammography Associates work within the breast imaging workforce undertaking routine two-view mammography (x-ray images of breasts). You will work in a multi-disciplinary team within a hospital or in a community setting (e.g. mobile breast screening units, medical centres), undertaking mammography of individuals as part of a breast screening programme. You will also be able to undertake routine mammography on individuals with symptoms of breast disease. You will be technically skilled in operating specialised mammography equipment and be responsible for monitoring equipment function and performance. You will have responsibility for producing mammography images of consistently high quality to meet rigorous NHS Breast Screening Programme (NHSBSP) standards. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and provide high-quality care for individuals attending for mammography. You will work under the supervision of a radiographer.
Background and Experience (Essential):
Be occupationally competent of the mammography sector
Be HCPC Registered
Be currently working in the NHS Breast Screening Programme
Accreditation or holding a PG Cert in education or equivalent
Hold a current DBS certificate
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
Essential Others
Only UK based candidates will be considered for this role due to requirements
Minimum of two working days during the week will be required for EPA role.
Background and Experience (Desirable):
To hold, or be working towards an assessors or internal quality assurance qualification
Hold or be working towards Society of Radiographers practice educator
Experience of making grading judgements
Knowledge of prevent & safeguarding
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts
Flexibility to understand and respond to the individual needs and circumstances of employers/apprentices
Sufficient and Relevant Technical Knowledge of:
Health and Safety requirements in the workplace
industry structure and processes
relevant legal and regulatory frameworks
range of products and services offered within the industry
systems, tools, equipment, machinery and processes used within relevant roles
In-depth knowledge of the associated apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording tool
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 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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Salary: The estimated salary for this role is £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
