Veterinary Nursing End Point Assessor (EPA Level 3)

Central Qualifications (CQ)

Part Time Role – Suffolk-based

At CQ, we’re passionate about providing high-quality qualifications that lead to fulfilling careers in the veterinary sector. If you share our passion for the future of the veterinary profession, please get in touch.

Role Summary

Looking for a way to support future generations of veterinary nurses?

We have an opportunity for registered veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons to join our team of Level 3 Veterinary Nursing End Point Assessors. 

This work will be on an ad hoc basis and booked as we require assessors, ideally tailored to fit in with existing employment.

It’s a great chance to contribute to the training of veterinary nursing students as they start their journey in the veterinary profession.

Principal Areas of Responsibility

• To be available for a minimum of 4 End Point Assessment days each year
• To work from our offices in Elmswell, Suffolk IP30 9HR
• To have experience with Veterinary Nursing syllabus
• Remain current with CQ products, services, policies and procedures and be able to apply all in the context of EPA
• Remain current with regulatory requirements (RCVS, Ofqual and QiW)

Overall Duties

• Attend and undertake End Point Assessment when booked by CQ to be held in our Elmswell, Suffolk offices
• Utilise the stated assessment methods to undertake assessment of the apprentice’s competence and knowledge against specific standards and plans
• Ensure all activities are in line with CQ policies and procedures
• Ensure a robust, valid, reliable and fair assessment process is delivered
• Mark all components of the End Point Assessment in line with the grading criteria and guidelines
• Undertake CQ training on a regular basis in order to standardise quality and consistency
• Promote CQ values
• Take an active role in all team activities to ensure full compliance with agreed safety, quality and environmental standards and expectations
• Understand the CQ Data Protection Policy and Procedure and adhere to the Data Protection Act 1998 and subsequent GDPR

Skills

• Professional qualification held for at least 3 years
• Have an understanding of apprenticeships with the relevant occupational / industry standard and knowledge
• Proficient IT skills to use MS Office software to be able to complete the documentation
• Accuracy and attention to detail for completion of the documentation
• Be able to prioritise, plan and organise your time for the day

Benefits

• Generous pay
• Free parking
• Free snacks, including fresh fruit and cakes
• Company events

Time Commitment

• Assessment days will be booked with you for up to 7 students a day
• Each professional discussion takes 45 minutes
• Lunch break is unpaid and has to be taken for at least 30 minutes after 6 hours

Confidentiality

The work of the EPA Team is highly sensitive and it is the responsibility of those working on assessments to ensure that the confidentiality of such is respected at all times.

All employees and contractors must agree to protect this information and therefore, the integrity of the organisation.

‘Confidential information’ means any information not generally known, that has been acquired by CQ, relating to the Awarding Organisation business, technology, services or products including any Centre and student material.

Conflict of Interest

You must provide up to date information in relation to any conflict of interest by informing CQ of your current working situation.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to Jacqui Garrett, HR Manager, Jacqui.garrett@cqual.org or call for an informal chat 07748 114151