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Annex 21 Student Maternity Care Assistant
NHS FIFE INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
We are delighted to open student Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) applications from NHS Fife employees who would be interested in a career development within NHS Fife, Women and Children’s Directorate.
This is a unique opportunity where individuals can undertake this course which will be delivered by a 3 week’s of theory blocks that will be utilised to prepare you for placement and for academic study.
Clinical placements will be arranged in all maternity areas including community and antenatal clinics.
Successful applicants will require agreement from their line manager, to be seconded from their current post, on existing hours and banding until the course is completed. Whilst waiting for the Exam Board, you will be remunerated a Band 2 salary.
On successful completion of the course employment in a band 4 role with NHS Fife is guaranteed.
The course consists of 3 online weeks with some travel to the UWS in addition to the following clinical placements:
• Practice Learning 1(6 weeks): September –December Dependent Level
• Practice Learning 2 (6 weeks): January - March Supervised Level
• Practice Learning 3(8 weeks): April - June Supported Level
You must be enthusiastic and committed to the completion of the course.
You are required to be an NHS Fife Employee to apply for this post.
Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.
For informal enquiries please contact Claire Farley, Co-ordinator, SCM, Victoria Hospital claire.farley@nhs.scot 01592 729919
Interviews will be held on Thursday 14th July
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.