Bank Contract – Assessor and Internal Quality Assurer with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Information

Please note: Although this position is advertised with certificate of sponsorship to the UK, all applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with Horder Healthcare before applying. The employer has confirmed they are open to hiring international candidates, but specific visa requirements may apply based on individual circumstances.

Job Summary

Horder Healthcare is seeking a motivated Assessor & Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) to join their Clinical Training and Development team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting clinical colleagues to achieve nationally recognised Health & Social Care qualifications. This position is offered as a bank contract, providing flexible working arrangements.

Key Job Details

Company: Horder Healthcare

Location: The Horder Centre, Crowborough, with occasional travel to other sites required

Salary: Up to £19.50 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Flexible working

Employment Type: Bank / Zero-Hours contract

Language: English

Application Deadline: 30 May 2026

About the Role

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional to transition into education and training. As an Assessor & Internal Quality Assurer, you will be responsible for supporting learners through their Health & Social Care qualifications while maintaining high standards of quality assurance within the organisation.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following key duties:

• Assess learners through workplace observations, professional discussions and portfolio reviews
• Provide constructive, developmental feedback to support learner progression
• Monitor progress and support timely completion of qualifications
• Carry out Internal Quality Assurance activities, including sampling and standardisation
• Support assessors to maintain high-quality assessment practice
• Prepare documentation for External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits
• Promote a positive, supportive learning culture aligned to organisational values

Person Specification

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working in a healthcare environment
• Level 3 (or above) Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
• Level 4 IQA qualification (or working towards)
• Experience assessing Health & Social Care qualifications and supporting learners
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills

Desirable Attributes:

• Apprenticeship assessment experience (Health and Social Care)
• Experience using eportfolio systems (Learning Assistant)
• Teaching qualification (Level 3 AET or above)

About Horder Healthcare

Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called ‘The Horder Centre for Arthritis’. We’ve come a long way since then, growing into a multi-service healthcare provider with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford.

Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. We have developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, and our partnership with The McIndoe Centre means we can deliver world-class plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services.

We are committed to making a positive impact on the health of individuals and communities. Our staff love working here, which is reflected in our patient outcomes being in the top 99%. We believe our employees are as valuable as our patients and are dedicated to nurturing an engaged and skilled workforce.

Our Commitment to You

We know that working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. To support our team members, we ensure access to training and development opportunities while maintaining a flexible and diverse workplace. We are committed to caring, and committed to you.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Horder Healthcare is pleased to offer certificate of sponsorship to eligible international candidates who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.

Disability Confident Employer

As a Disability Confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. We value the diverse skills and perspectives that people with disabilities bring to our organisation.

Pre-Employment Checks

Due to the nature of work at Horder Healthcare, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References and Occupational Health checks will also be undertaken before appointment.

How to Apply

Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.

International applicants should follow these additional steps:

• Verify your visa eligibility requirements with Horder Healthcare before applying
• Prepare documentation confirming your right to work in the UK or required sponsorship details
• Contact the recruitment team with any specific visa-related questions
• Ensure your application highlights any relevant international experience or qualifications

Contact Information

Contact Person: Recruitment Team (HR)

Email: recruitment@horder.co.uk

Phone: 01892 342 891

Employer Website

For more information about Horder Healthcare and this position, please visit our website: https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/

Privacy Notice

Horder Healthcare takes data privacy seriously. Please refer to our privacy notice for information on how we handle your personal data during the recruitment process: https://www.horderhealthcare.co.uk/privacy-notice/

Reference Number

When applying, please reference job number: J139-122678

Further Information

Please note that we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We encourage all interested candidates to apply early to ensure their application is considered.