Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Vocational Training and Dental Foundation Training in Scotland. Wendy McCombes Director Dental General Practice Education East of Scotland

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry How can you hear this information again? Next Wednesday, same time same place Presentations on

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Who is eligible for VT and DF? UK nationals & EEA nationals (with a qualification which is fully registered with the GDC) Non EU nationals possible It is your responsibility to ensure you are eligible to work Check with NES dental recruitment

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry What is Vocational Training Supervised training which dentists must undergo to work in GDS of NHS VT is compulsory for dentists VT is not compulsory for Hygienist Therapists VT lasts 1 year [365 days]

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Aims of Vocational Training To establish the principles of self directed learning To promote peer and self review To establish the need for CPD and audit as a continuing process throughout professional life To prepare dentists / hygienist therapists for unsupervised general dental practice To promote high ethical standards & quality care for patients To enable the VDP / VDHT to practise and improve skills free from undue financial pressure

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry What is Dental Foundation Dental Foundation is a two-year training programme for dentists Usually 1 year of VT in general dental practice and A further year divided, in varying degrees, between the Hospital Dental Service (HDS) and Salaried Dental Service (SDS). There are several different models for Dental Foundation currently in operation.

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry The Vocational Trainer Selected by interview after practice inspection May have 2 or more trainees Will provide individual support and advice Is present at least 3 days per week Open door policy Will provide quality equipment and materials Will provide a choice of laboratories

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Models of VT practice 2 VDPs : 1 Trainer 1 VDP & 1 VDHT : 1 Trainer 1 VDP : 2 Trainers 1.5 VDPs : 1 Trainer 0.5 VDPs : 1 Trainer 1 VDP & 1 LDF trainee : 1 Trainer and more ………….

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Salary and conditions Currently £30,468 per annum No additional private income Reimbursement for travel to study days 27/35 hour working week Domiciliary visits & possibly recalled attendances 4 weeks holiday & public holidays 4 weeks sick leave Maternity / paternity / adoptive leave after a qualifying period

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Golden Hellos In VT Year £6000 in designated areas £3000 in rest of Scotland Financial help may be given for interviews and visits, see website

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry What is a designated area practice? Practices in Fife, Grampian, Highlands, Islands, Borders and parts of the West Coast, Dumfries and Galloway

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry What is available in Scotland in August 11? Sufficient places for Scottish graduates, but remember this is a competitive process

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Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry What will be available in the East of Scotland in Aug 2011? DVT and possibly LDF Perth based VDT scheme At least 12 places Adviser Stewart McLean 2 Dundee based VDT schemes At least12 places Advisers Colin Yule and Gordon Fletcher

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Dundee based schemes Practices - Montrose, Forfar, Blairgowrie, Fife, Carnoustie, Perth, Dundee Study days Fridays – DDEC, Frankland Building Golden Hellos £3000 (£6000 for Fife practices)

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Perth based scheme Practices - Forfar, Fife, Stirling, Perth, Denny, Falkirk, Stenhousemuir Study days at Perth Royal Infirmary Study days Thursdays Enthusiastic group of trainers Golden Hellos £3000 Golden Hellos Fife £6000

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Further afield Northern Ireland ~ 30 + GPT places Contact NI Council for Postgraduate Medical & Dental Education ( , England Each Deanery different dates and options Contact the Dental Deanery in the region of interest, or COPDEND at Watch the BDJ

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Assessment in VT & DFT Answers the question “how am I getting on?” Identifies strengths and weaknesses Improves feedback Improves training Record of Progress & Achievement

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Scottish VT Assessment Programme Assessment tools LEPs Longitudinal Evaluation of Performance PAQs Patient Assessment Questionnaires MME Management of Medical Emergencies Test of Knowledge

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry What should you do next? Now Look out for BDJ adverts 26/11/10 & 2/1/11 Read the Information Pack dental-foundation-training/traineehttp:// dental-foundation-training/trainee

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry What should you do next? SOON Register on line via the Dental Portal Approach potential referees Prepare your CV attend CV workshop Practise for interviews attend interview skills training

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry What happens now? Register your interested via dental portal Take part in the e Meet the Trainers take CVs, smile, personality etc Arrange practice visits / interviews Complete matching forms-deadline Results of matching, sign pre contract Pass finals & sign contract

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry The matching process The process by which trainees and trainers are matched up Visit several practices and select 7 Rank them in order of preference [Trainers go through same process] Return preference forms by 18/4/11 Results will be sent by e mail 21/4/11 Stage 2 - filling all the posts

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry What should you take with you? Updated CV, with s addresses of your referees log book projects / essays etc YOUR PERSONALITY your smile a name badge

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry Additional support Always available from DDEC Interview skills training & workshops CV building workshops

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry

Educational Solutions for Workforce Development Dentistry