Job summary
OVERVIEW:
Independent End-Point Assessors (IEPAs) ensure Level 6 Enhanced Clinical Practitioner apprentices meet industrystandards. Acting on behalf of FutureQuals, you will applyyour clinical expertise, uphold assessment quality, andsupport the integrity of the apprenticeship system.
This role is on a freelance basis, with assessments conducted remotely.
Accept or reject assessment allocations around your schedule.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct Apprenticeship Assessments (formally known as End Point Assessment or EPA).
Make fair, consistent, unbiased assessment judgments.
Record and report assessment outcomes accurately andon time.
Provide clear, technically informed feedback whenrequired.
Take part in induction, training, and standardisationactivities.
Identify and report risks, conflicts of interest, orsuspected malpractice.
Apply all FutureQuals EPA policies, procedures, andquality requirements.
Deliver assessments professionally, impartially, and witha learner-centred approach.
About us
We are a forward-thinking, learner-centric and customer-focused awarding and end-point assessment organisation, committed to excellence.
As an awarding organisation we create, quality assure and certificate qualifications. We operate predominantly within the pre-hospital care sector, but also work within aviation, mental health and education and training.
As an end-point assessment organisation we are recognised to delivery high-quality apprenticeship end-point assessment for employers and training providers in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
OVERVIEW:
Independent End-Point
Assessors (IEPAs) ensure Level 6 Enhanced Clinical Practitioner apprentices
meet industry standards.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct End-Point
Assessments (EPA) in line with the approved EPA plan and grading criteria.
Make fair,
consistent, unbiased assessment judgements.
Record and report
assessment outcomes accurately and on time.
Provide clear,
technically informed feedback when required.
Maintain
up-to-date CPD and clinical competence.
Take part in
induction, training, and standardisation activities.
Identify and
report risks, conflicts of interest, or suspected malpractice.
Apply all
FutureQuals EPA policies, procedures, and quality requirements.
Deliver
assessments professionally, impartially, and with a learner-centred approach.
LOCATION:
- Remote working
- Must have
reliable internet and a suitable professional environment for virtual
assessment delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
OVERVIEW:
Independent End-Point
Assessors (IEPAs) ensure Level 6 Enhanced Clinical Practitioner apprentices
meet industry standards.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct End-Point
Assessments (EPA) in line with the approved EPA plan and grading criteria.
Make fair,
consistent, unbiased assessment judgements.
Record and report
assessment outcomes accurately and on time.
Provide clear,
technically informed feedback when required.
Maintain
up-to-date CPD and clinical competence.
Take part in
induction, training, and standardisation activities.
Identify and
report risks, conflicts of interest, or suspected malpractice.
Apply all
FutureQuals EPA policies, procedures, and quality requirements.
Deliver
assessments professionally, impartially, and with a learner-centred approach.
LOCATION:
- Remote working
- Must have
reliable internet and a suitable professional environment for virtual
assessment delivery.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience
- Relevant Level 6+ occupational qualification aligned to the standard.
- Registration with a statutory healthcare regulator.
- Recent (within 2 years) or substantial prior clinical experience relevant to the standard.
- Experience in assessment, supervision, training, or quality assurance in a regulated setting.
- Understanding of competency-based assessment.
- Knowledge & Competence
- Ability to make consistent, independent grading decisions.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and keeping practice/knowledge current.
- We are looking for individuals who hold any of the following positions:
- Paediatric ACP (NMC) or Senior Paediatric ECP
- Paediatric Consultant Nurse/AHP; Paediatric Consultant
- Paediatric Physio ACP / Senior ECP
- Consultant AHP (Paediatrics); Paediatric Consultant
- ACP in Paediatrics ( Service Line )
- Consultant level Paediatric Practitioner; Paediatric Consultant
- Paediatric Critical Care ACP
- PICU Consultant; Paediatric Consultant Nurse/AHP
- Surgical ACP; Senior Surgical ECP
- Peri operative Matron; Consultant level Surgical Practitioner
- Colorectal ACP
- Consultant Colorectal Surgeon; Consultant Nurse/AHP (Colorectal)
- Oncology / Haematology ACP
- Consultant Nurse/AHP (Cancer); Oncologist / Haematologist
- Disease specific Cancer ACP
- Specialty Medical Consultant; Consultant Nurse/AHP
- Frailty / Older People ACP
- Consultant Geriatrician; Consultant Nurse/AHP (Frailty)
- Cardiology ACP
- Consultant Cardiologist; Consultant Nurse/AHP (Cardiology)
- Senior Rheumatology CNS or ACP (MSK/Rheum)
- Consultant Rheumatologist; Consultant Nurse/AHP (MSK)
- ED ACP; Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
- Emergency Medicine Consultant; ED Consultant Nurse/AHP
- Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
- Emergency Medicine Consultant; Consultant Nurse (ED)
- Virtual Ward Lead ACP; Community ACP
- Consultant level Community/Older People Practitioner; Consultant Geriatrician (Tele escalation)
- Community Physio ACP
- Consultant AHP (Rehab); Consultant Geriatrician (Complex Frailty)
- Advanced Community Matron / ACP
- Consultant Nurse/AHP (Inclusion Health); Public Health Consultant / GPwSI
Desirable
- Skills & Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong organisation and ability to work independently.
- High attention to detail; sound professional judgement.
- Commitment to fairness, integrity, and independent assessment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience
- Relevant Level 6+ occupational qualification aligned to the standard.
- Registration with a statutory healthcare regulator.
- Recent (within 2 years) or substantial prior clinical experience relevant to the standard.
- Experience in assessment, supervision, training, or quality assurance in a regulated setting.
- Understanding of competency-based assessment.
- Knowledge & Competence
- Ability to make consistent, independent grading decisions.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and keeping practice/knowledge current.
- We are looking for individuals who hold any of the following positions:
- Paediatric ACP (NMC) or Senior Paediatric ECP
- Paediatric Consultant Nurse/AHP; Paediatric Consultant
- Paediatric Physio ACP / Senior ECP
- Consultant AHP (Paediatrics); Paediatric Consultant
- ACP in Paediatrics ( Service Line )
- Consultant level Paediatric Practitioner; Paediatric Consultant
- Paediatric Critical Care ACP
- PICU Consultant; Paediatric Consultant Nurse/AHP
- Surgical ACP; Senior Surgical ECP
- Peri operative Matron; Consultant level Surgical Practitioner
- Colorectal ACP
- Consultant Colorectal Surgeon; Consultant Nurse/AHP (Colorectal)
- Oncology / Haematology ACP
- Consultant Nurse/AHP (Cancer); Oncologist / Haematologist
- Disease specific Cancer ACP
- Specialty Medical Consultant; Consultant Nurse/AHP
- Frailty / Older People ACP
- Consultant Geriatrician; Consultant Nurse/AHP (Frailty)
- Cardiology ACP
- Consultant Cardiologist; Consultant Nurse/AHP (Cardiology)
- Senior Rheumatology CNS or ACP (MSK/Rheum)
- Consultant Rheumatologist; Consultant Nurse/AHP (MSK)
- ED ACP; Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
- Emergency Medicine Consultant; ED Consultant Nurse/AHP
- Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
- Emergency Medicine Consultant; Consultant Nurse (ED)
- Virtual Ward Lead ACP; Community ACP
- Consultant level Community/Older People Practitioner; Consultant Geriatrician (Tele escalation)
- Community Physio ACP
- Consultant AHP (Rehab); Consultant Geriatrician (Complex Frailty)
- Advanced Community Matron / ACP
- Consultant Nurse/AHP (Inclusion Health); Public Health Consultant / GPwSI
Desirable
- Skills & Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong organisation and ability to work independently.
- High attention to detail; sound professional judgement.
- Commitment to fairness, integrity, and independent assessment.
