START Course 2017 Preparing for your VDP

I’ve been out to mentor and know your concerns

The VDP’s Year VT Induction, meet adviser and rest of scheme Assessment – LEPs, PAQs, ToK and MME Study Days (25 minimum) – must attend Work in practice Audit – requires support Case Presentation – support National Review Panel Certificate of Satisfactory Completion

Preparation Surgery Staff Patients Yourself VDP

Preparing the surgery NES equipment list Does it all work? Is it well stocked? Work in it yourself NHS vs private materials Cost of materials

Preparing your staff

Receptionist Stick to requested appointment times (Notice behind desk) Your front line! Don’t use “Trainee” Don’t squeeze in patients Stick to requested appointment times (Notice behind desk)

What advice would you give to a nurse new to VT?

Be patient Everything takes AGES!!! Know your SDR! Don’t be afraid of saying: “Do you want me to get Andrew?” Be patient Don’t be shy, if they’ve missed something, say! Know your SDR! Everything takes AGES!!! Don’t be shy, talk to the patient!

Preparing yourself Appointment book Contractual No holidays in first 8 weeks No IV/ RA in first 8 weeks Block off tutorials Block off VDPs study Days Block off your own study days (START /Scheme)

Preparing yourself Appointment book Advisable Catch-up slots Longer Appointments LEP slots Book off now

Your Commitments START 14 Additional Sessions New Trainer Induction (1 or 2 sessions) Audit session 14 Additional Sessions You may be asked to present/ help facilitate a session – Do you have a specialist subject?

Preparing your patients Website We are delighted to announce Andrew has been appointed as a Dental Vocational Trainer of newly qualified dentists. This will mean our practice working closely with NHS Education for Scotland and is an indication of the whole practice’s commitment to continuing education.

Our practice is committed to continuing education for all staff members. This may mean that other dentists and nurses observe and assist during your appointment.

Induction

“Pre-Induction” Meet staff Familiarise themselves with equipment How to switch on chair

“Pre-Induction” Meet staff Familiarise themselves with equipment How to switch on chair Layout of building What to call you/staff What staff/patients call them Have a “play” on computer system Chase up their Healthboard Admin Scrubs/name badge

Induction Health and Safety Initial Training agreement Introduction to SDR Rules and Regs Mixing NHS and Private Prior Approval Maximum patient charge Calling for help How does open door policy work What will check Cost of tooth whitening Procedure for estimates Referrals Opening and closing of practice/alarm

Induction Labs – turnaround times Private work Emergency drug kit (separate early tutorial) Oxygen – show them how to use it! Defibrillator Radiographs Notes – what is expected Exam – what you expect – drill into nurses Who pays for tea Coffee breaks?

Initial Training Agreement Record the values of the practice, the practice philosophy and the hierarchy in the practice. Also note your expression of commitment around availability and support for the trainee, communication as well as what you expect from the trainee

Day 1 Induction, let them watch you, prescreened patient

What do they have problems with? Treatment planning “UL6 distal” “We’ll look at that next time”

Positioning, use of luxators

What do they have problems with?

What do they have problems with?

Top tips “Pop-in” Go in and check their records/ claims at the end of the day Allow more time than you expected Be available over lunchtimes/ evenings Get them to arrive early Notebook for VDP See positives as well as negatives, let them know you are going to check records

Be approachable, keep communication lines open

Admin stuff… Healthboard list number NHS mail account for VDP Mandate for payment Contract Nes D1 – allows VDP to be paid