Bath and West Scheme Educational Supervisors 2022 - 2023
George Montgomery
Hathaway Dental Practice
Middlefield road
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN14 6GT
Practice Tel: 01249 445873
Educational Supervisor:
George has worked at the practice since 2013 and loves his role as ES since 2019. Prior to this he had trained 2 EU graduates over the past few years. He is an experienced GDP who enjoys all aspects of dentistry. Outside dentistry George loves spending time with his family and spending weekends camping.
Practice Information:
The practice opened in 2011, and is predominantly NHS practice caring for around 20,000 patients. The practice has recently expanded within the Medical Centre providing Hathaway with 9 Surgeries and is staffed by an experienced team including our dental hygienist. The surgeries are well equipped, modern, and fully computerised with digital radiographs, OPG, iTero scanner.
Location and Living:
Chippenham is a large historic market town about 30 miles from Bristol city Centre. Chippenham has a variety of public transport options into the center, which is about 20-minute walk from the practice. Chippenham is situated on the ‘M4 gateway’ allowing you to choose the right lifestyle for you.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice contact the practice manager Deanna on hathaway@drmfrain.co.uk or George on GeorgeD.Montgomery@me.com
visit www.drmichaelfrain.co.uk and look at Hathaway for details.
Katie Davies
Oldland Dental Practice
206 High Street,
Oldland Common
Bristol BS30 9QW
Tel: 0117 9324455
Educational Supervisor:
Katie qualified from Bristol University in 1997. She worked as an associate for 5 years before she set up Oldland Dental Practice in 2003 as the principal dentist. In 2001 she gained her Diploma in Postgraduate Dental Studies. Katie was first appointed as an Educational Supervisor in 2006.
Katie also works as an honorary clinical teacher at Bristol Dental School where she teaches 3rd, 4th and 5th year dental students Child Dental Health. In 2012 Katie gained a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education.
Katie has always worked in general practice and enjoys the variation and challenges working in practice brings but particularly enjoys prosthetics, oral surgery, and children’s dentistry.
Practice Information:
The practice has been established since 2003 and over the years has gradually expanded to 4 surgeries, having 5 dentists, 1 FD and a hygienist. The practice offers affordable and quality dental care in a friendly, relaxed environment and is proud to be small and independent.
The practice is fully computerised and all surgeries are fully equipped with digital x-rays, and rotary endodontics. The practice is easily accessible to wheelchair users. There are two spacious ground floor surgeries and disabled toilet facilities. There is also a DPT machine, a dedicated decontamination room and on-site parking.
Location and Living:
Oldland Common is a busy village located between Bristol and Bath, which makes it easily accessible from both cities. The practice is located in a beautiful, detached Victorian building in the heart of the village and has good road links with the M4, Keynsham train station and other routes. Most FDs have chosen to live in Bristol, but it is far easier to commute from Bath to the practice. Accommodation in the immediate area is plentiful and much cheaper than the city.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice please telephone the practice on 0117 9324455 or email info@oldlanddental.co.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Carl Fullaway and Sarah Taylor
Bathampton Dental Practice
29 Holcombe Lane
Bathampton, Bath; BA2 6UL
Tel: 01225 485303
Educational Supervisors:
Carl Fullaway is an enthusiastic GDP who qualified from Bristol and worked as associate in Blandford Forum until he set up the practice at Bathampton. Carl has been an educational supervisor since 2005 and works one day a week as a clinical supervisor at Bristol Dental Hospital. He is a keen supporter of charity and went to Tanzania in 2013 with Bridge2Aid.
Sarah Taylor qualified from Bristol in 2007 and started as an associate at Bathampton in 2011. She is involved with the local BDA who run an annual conference and other CPD events. Outside of work she has a young family and enjoys cooking and eating good food.
Practice Information:
Bathampton Dental Practice opened in 2003. It is situated within a health centre shared with a medical practice; providing a fully integrated, caring and considerate dental service. We have strong links with the doctors which can be invaluable when seeking advice on patients' medical histories. The practice is fully computerised with three modern surgeries equipped with digital x-rays etc. There is a modern, calming feel to the building with a small garden in the middle. We try to provide a family friendly environment for patients and have a great team of receptionists and qualified dental nurses.
Location and Living:
Bathampton is a lovely village near Bath with a couple of good pubs near the canal (ideal for a walk leading to or from Bath); the village is located off the A36 - Bath to Warminster road. There is unlimited parking around the practice and a regular bus service to and from Bath.
Further Information:
We operate an open-door policy, encouraging our FD to come to us for help and advice. At various points in the year our FDs will spend a bit of time nursing for the trainers, and vice versa; past FDs have found this to be very helpful. We try to ensure that FDs leave with a clear understanding and appreciation of teamwork. We aim to give FDs a gentle start to the year to enable them to get to grips with treatment planning, while getting used to their new surgery and software etc in a supportive low-pressure environment.
We wish to provide ethical, good quality dental care with a considerate approach, encouraging preventative techniques and putting the patient at ease with a laugh or two along the way. We wish for someone with a similar outlook to join us.
We would strongly encourage you to try to arrange a visit to the practice if you are interested in coming here or if this is not possible a virtual meeting with the trainers. Should you have any questions then please email Carl on carl.fullaway@nhs.net or contact us on the above number during working hours.
Vinay Shah & Lucy Parke
Cheddar Dental Practice
Holmleigh
The Barrows
Cheddar
Somerset BS27 3BE
Tel: 01934 742259
Educational Supervisor:
Vinay qualified from Birmingham University in 2003 and was Cheddar’s first Foundation dentist. He continued as an associate and then became the practice owner in 2015. He has been an educational supervisor since 2009. Outside dentistry he enjoys eating out, travelling and spending time with his young family.
Lucy qualified from Bristol in 1998 and joined Cheddar Dental Practice as an Associate in 2002. She has been an educational supervisor since 2016 and is a member of the Somerset LDC. Lucy is a keen runner and cyclist and enjoys an active outdoor life with her young family.
Practice Information:
There are eight surgeries in a large, extended Victorian house. We have over 10,000 appreciative patients and a loyal, enthusiastic and friendly team of staff. We have 7 associates, 4 therapists/hygienists and an excellent team of nurses and receptionists. We offer modern facilities – with air conditioning, digital radiography, rotary endodontics etc - in a bright, spacious, ambidextrous surgery, along with a dedicated decontamination room.
Location and Living:
Cheddar is a pretty, growing village with shops, supermarkets, good schools as well as the popular tourist attractions of the gorge and caves. There are limited bus links to nearby Weston-Super-Mare and Wells. Most of our FDs have been based in Bristol, which is about 35 minutes drive away. We think having your own transport is essential.
Further Information:
You are very welcome to visit the practice – just call reception on 01934 742259 to arrange this for anytime that is convenient for you. More information can be found on our website.
Amy Considine
Houston Group
The Dental Surgery,
162 Milton Road,
Weston-super-Mare,
North Somerset, BS23 2YG
Tel: 01934 422358
Educational Supervisor:
Dr Considine qualified from Trinity College Dublin and came to the Southwest to complete her Foundation Training on the Bristol Scheme. She has a keen interest in Paediatric Dentistry and following her FD year, has completed hospital training as a Paediatric House Officer. Alongside being a general dentist, she also provides Facial Aesthetic treatments. She will provide you with the personalised support you require and can utilise her experiences as a Foundation Dentist to guide you through your year successfully, alongside a very supportive team who have many years of experience as a training practice.
Practice Information:
The state of the art dental surgery practice was recently fully remodelled, your surgery is within a 4 surgery modern FD training unit directly adjacent to the ES and is light, air conditioned, well equipped and you will benefit from a cheerful, helpful and experienced dental nurse, a dedicated receptionist who looks after you and your patients and an approachable and enthusiastic Educational Supervisor.
You will also benefit from central sterilisation, on site prosthetic and ceramic laboratories and other colleagues at different stages in their careers for support and advice, OPG, CT scanner, full R4 computerisation, digital radiography, 5 hygienists.
We can offer support in IV sedation, facial aesthetics, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery and Implantology.
We aim to support and provide for a wide range of experiences during your FD year
Location and Living:
Weston-Super-Mare is a “classic” Victorian seaside resort town. The town has expanded considerably and been revitalized in recent years with many new housing, business and tourist developments. There are many sea and land-based leisure opportunities in the area. The practice is easily accessible from Bristol by road (M5) and rail. Accommodation can be found close to the practice if required.
For further information or to visit the practice please contact Mrs Diane Forrister on 01934 422358 email John at enquiries@houstondentists.co.uk or visit our practice website www.houstondentists.co.uk
Sally Masters
Chipping Manor Dental Practice Wotton
10 Long Street
Wotton-Under-Edge
Gloucestershire
GL12 7ER
Tel: 01453 844646
Email: wotton.manager@rodericksdental.co.uk
Please note: This position is an Academic DFT post and is recruited to separately from National Recruitment. It is therefore not including in the general preferencing of practice allocations.
Educational Supervisor:
Sally is an enthusiastic and supportive Educational Supervisor who will ensure you have a fantastic year with us by providing excellent clinical opportunities and a high level of support.
Sally has been with the practice since 2017 and brings a wealth clinical and experience to the role, having had a very busy mixed NHS and Private book since she started here. Having gone through the Dental Foundation Training herself in this practice, she knows the curriculum and requirements well and is looking forward to supporting a newly-qualified dentist in the early stages of their career.
Sally has been an active member of the team, working at a COVID hub during the pandemic, providing on-call out-of-hours emergency dental services, and working as a locum in a sister practice when required – her flexible approach means she is welcoming of interactive and dynamic working which makes her a great ES.
Sally is friendly, approachable and always on hand to provide any level of support needed whilst encouraging independent practice and decision making.
Practice Information:
Chipping Manor has six surgeries, staffed by a team of six dentists supported by a therapist and a hygienist. In fact, two of these dentists are Training Programme Directors on other nearby schemes and so there is a wealth of knowledge and experience always at hand. The practice is predominately NHS and plays a prominent role in the local community and with the dental charity Bridge2Aid. The FD has dedicated support from a team of committed, enthusiastic nurses who have extensive experience working with newly qualified dentists. The surgery is air conditioned and is fully equipped and computerised with digital intra/extra-oral radiographs. There is also the facility to provide relative analgesia and private orthodontics at the practice.
The practice is part of the Rodericks group which provides ongoing support and training days for FDs and the potential for career opportunities at the end of the year.
Location and Living:
Wotton-under-Edge is a picturesque market town situated on the Cotswold Way. While easily commutable from Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and surrounding areas, Wotton is not readily accessible by public transport and so if you are living out of town, it is essential that you have your own means of transport and the practice has a private car park solely for staff use. There are limited rental accommodations in the town.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice phone or email the practice manager, Hannah McGettigan.
Mr Zanyar Movasaghi
Abbey Meads Dental Practice
Elstree Way, Swindon
SN25 4YZ
Tel: 01793 726288
EducationalSupervisor:
Zanyar was graduated as a dentist in 2001 and has been practicing dentistry in the UK from 2008. He is a GDP with particular interest in implantology, sedation, prosthodontics, and orthodontics. Outside dentistry, he is interested in travelling, football, and spending time with family and friends.
Practice Information:
The practice opened in 2003 and is a predominantly NHS practice caring for around 20000 patients. The practice has 7 surgeries and is staffed by a friendly and experienced team supporting 6 dentists, 3 dental hygienists, and 1 endodontist. The surgeries are well equipped and are fully computerised with digital radiographs. We also have accommodation available for interested FD’s.
Location and Living:
Swindon is a beautiful town in Wiltshire located near M4, between junctions 15 and 16. Swindon railway station is on the line from London Paddington to Bristol. Swindon is an active town known for its strong transport links to the other local towns and cities. Previous FD has chosen to live in Swindon.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice please email the practice manager Mr Ebrahim Iravani on ebrahim.iravani@nhs.net or call the practice on 01793726288 and talk to the
Jenny Albiston
7A Church Street
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9AA
Tel: 01963 33930
Educational Supervisors:
Jenny qualified from Liverpool Dental School. Jenny has worked predominantly in General Practice but also for the Community Service, as an ACF and Clinical Supervisor at Peninsula Dental School. Jenny offers facial aesthetics and Invisalign at the practice. She has 4 children and enjoys running, baking and drinking wine.
Practice Information:
The practice is very well established with a Private and NHS list, taking on new patients every week. It is a BDA good practice and has three surgeries, welcoming staff and friendly patients. It offers a new modern air conditioned surgery with fibre optics, fully computerised and digital radiography. It has an OPT, digital SLR camera, rotary endodontics, fully trained and qualified support staff with a part time Hygienist.
Location and Living:
Wincanton is a rural town with excellent road links just off the A303. It makes London a 2 hour road trip, with Bath and Bristol just 50 mins away. They are commutable but this will add to your working day. It has close rail links, but ideally your own transport is recommended.
Further Information:
For further information you may contact Jenny or Simon at the practice on 01963 33930
www.facebook.com/churchstreetdentalcentre.
Simon Albiston
7A Church Street
Wincanton
Somerset
BA9 9AA
Tel: 01963 33930
Educational Supervisors:
Simon qualified from Liverpool Dental School and has a specialist interest in orthodontics. He places implants and enjoys and excels in oral surgery. He has 5 children and enjoys playing golf and watching rugby.
Practice Information:
The practice is very well established with a Private and NHS list, taking on new patients every week. It is a BDA good practice and has three surgeries, welcoming staff and friendly patients. It offers a new modern air conditioned surgery with fibre optics, fully computerised and digital radiography. It has an OPT, digital SLR camera, rotary endodontics, fully trained and qualified support staff with a part time Hygienist.
Location and Living:
Wincanton is a rural town with excellent road links just off the A303. It makes London a 2 hour road trip, with Bath and Bristol just 50 mins away. They are commutable but this will add to your working day. It has close rail links, but ideally your own transport is recommended.
Further Information:
For further information you may contact Jenny or Simon at the practice on 01963 33930
www.facebook.com/churchstreetdentalcentre.
Dr Mohammed Ghafoor
Purple Dental Care
104-108 Gatcombe Road
Bristol
BS13 9RG
Practice Tel: 0117 964 9895
Educational Supervisor:
Mohammed Ghafoor qualified at the Royal London in 2002. He is a GDP with a particular interest in dental implantology, facial aesthetics and Invisalign treatments. Outside dentistry he enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time with his family.
Practice Information:
The practice is a predominantly NHS practice caring for around 11000 patients. The practice has 4 surgeries and is staffed by an experienced team supporting 4 dentists and a dental hygienist. The surgeries are well equipped and are fully computerised with digital radiographs and rotary endodontics.
Location and Living:
The practice has close links to Bristol City centre and public transport is readily available.
Further Information:
For further information or to visit the practice contact the practice manager Elisha on info@purpledentalcare.co.uk. Please visit our website at www.purpledentalcare.co.uk
Neelum Beake
Grendon Lodge,
22 St Johns Road
Clevedon
BS21 7TG
Educational Supervisor:
Neelum is an enthusiastic Educational Supervisor who will be able to provide you with support and assistance that will benefit the early stages of your career. She is a dedicated dentist and an accomplished professional. Neelum has a particular interest in facial aesthetics and oral surgery. At Grendon Lodge you will gain support from the whole team to enable you to fulfil all the requirements for a successful FD year both clinical, administrative and portfolio completion.
Practice Information:
The 4 ‘state of the art’ surgery practice was recently fully remodeled. Your large bright surgery is modern, air conditioned and well equipped. You will benefit from central sterilisation with a full-time decontamination nurse, full R4 computerisation, digital radiography, a hygienist and a team of cheerful, helpful staff including an experienced dental nurse and a receptionist who looks after you and your patients.
The practice aims to support and provide for a wide range of experiences during your FD year including in house CPD events and training, and access to observational sessions with dentists who have additional skills in oral surgery, implantology, facial aesthetics, cosmetic dentistry and endodontics.
Location and Living:
Clevedon is a beautiful Victorian seaside town just over 10 miles from Bristol. Water sports are a feature of the local scene with clubs for canoeing and sailing as well as a variety of other sports such as cricket, rugby and football. Clevedon has a golf club, bowling club and riding club which means there is something for everyone's taste. Accommodation can be arranged if required.
For further information or to visit the practice please contact Mrs Lynda Karlsson on 01275 342183 or visit www.houstondentists.co.uk
Jane Tidmarsh
Wichelstowe Dental Care
Staldon Court
East Wichel
SN1 7BY
Tel: 01793 864999
Educational Supervisor:
Jane has worked as a GDP since qualifying from Kings College in 1990 and has been an Educational Supervisor since 2009 both at her previous practice in Swindon, where she worked as an associate for over 21 years and now here at Wichelstowe Dental Care, her own practice which she set up in November 2018. She enjoys treating children but mainly enjoys the mix of treatments found in general practice and uses this experience to supervise Bristol Dental students one day a week on their outreach placement.
Practice Information:
The practice was opened as a brand new practice and has 3 surgeries. It is a mixed NHS and private practice, located in a constantly expanding residential area with plenty of patients of all ages. As you would expect from a modern practice the FDs surgery is air conditioned, fully computerized and equipped with digital radiographs, fibre optics and an ambidextrous dental chair. We have a dedicated decon room and highly experienced staff, use to supporting FDs, having moved with Jane from their previous practice. We also have another dentist and hygienist that complete the team
Location and Living:
The practice is situated in Wichelstowe, a new development south of Swindon town centre and close to the M4. It has been tastefully developed with plenty of open space, lakes and a canal. There is plenty of free street parking in the neighbourhood. It is within walking distance of Old Town, the historical heart of Swindon, and the village of Wroughton on the edge of the Marlborough Downs. Due to Swindon’s location previous FDs have found it an easy commute from Bath, Bristol, Cirencester and Marlborough.
Further Information:
If you would like any more information or to visit please contact Jane, Wendy or Natalie via one of the following;
Telephone 01793 864999
E-mail reception@wichelstowedentalcare.co.uk
Website: www.wichelstowedentalcare.co.uk