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Information for Trainers/Practices
Becoming a Mentor/Training Practice The supervising dentist/trainer must: Be registered with the GDC, without conditions Be compliant with all GDC guidance Have submitted annual returns to the GDC that comply with the minimum continuing professional development (CPD) requirements during the last 5 years (250 hours in total, 75 of which are verifiable) Have an up-to-date Personal Development Plan (PDP) Be fully included on the National Performers List (NPL) for England, without conditions Have a... Read more...
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Recruitment
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Vacancies
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Reflection and Personal Development Plans
The use of reflection has become a routine part of many professions such as teaching and nursing. In dentistry we have been slower to adopt it as way of highlighting development needs. You might think, how can reflection help me, either to learn things or highlight an area that I need to develop further. How can reflection help to develop my own personal development plan? There is evidence that engaging in Reflective Practice is associated with the improvement of the quality of care, stimulating... Read more...
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Development Plans
Personal Development Plan Practice Development Plan Refection and Personal Development Plans Reflective Writing Template CPD Planner Personal Development Plans (PDP) as a concept in health care have been in existence for a number of years. We have published in the courses brochure a simple PDP check list every year. The plan allows one to identify the learning goals one wishes to achieve each year. The PDP may be limited to professional learning activities, it can include personal goals... Read more...
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Notices
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Special Care Dentistry
Special Care Dentistry Training Programme Director: Camilla Boynton NHSE South West have the following Special Care Specialty training posts in National Recruitment Spring 2025. For Job description details please follow the links below for the different posts. Devon - 1 post (Devon Job description) Bristol - 2 posts Curriculum National Recruitment Expectations The trainee should develop: a specialist and holistic approach to care provision an interest in continuing education an intere... Read more...
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Bristol and South Cotswold Scheme Educational Supervisors 2019 - 2020
Bristol and South Cotswold Educational Supervisors 2019 - 2020 Neelum BeakeGrendon Lodge,22 St Johns RoadClevedon BS21 7TG Educational Supervisor: Neelum is an enthusiastic trainer 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 y... Read more...
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Building your Portfolio
What evidence do we wish to see in the portfolio? All evidence in the portfolio must be specific to the applicant. It is not necessary to include reams of practice documentation on practice procedures or GDC publications. The types of evidence which are deemed as valid are: Certificates relating to verifiable CPD courses in the UK, especially those run by Health Education England that meet competencies e.g. Ionising Radiation courses, child protection courses Audits undertaken ~ copies of the au... Read more...
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Study Leave Guidance
Study Leave Guidance Dental Study Leave policy HEE guidance for expenses Dental study leave application form Dental Study leave expense claim form Approved Courses Matrices Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology Dental Public Health Oral Medicine Oral Surgery Orthodontics Paediatric dentistry Post CCST Orthodontics Restorative Special Care Prosthodontics Please note that study leave is still being developed and these matrices are subject to change. If you wish to undertake a course out... Read more...
