Dental Core Training Handbook

Getting Started

We appreciate a new Training Post will be a busy time for you, so we have developed the following Checklist to help assist you:

  • read this handbook.
  • liaise with NWSSP Shared Services to complete ‘Single Lead Employer’ contract documentation and pre-employment checks if required.
  • it is important that you do not arrange holidays for the first month of your placement as some important inductions and meetings are scheduled during this time. Please also remember to avoid taking leave on study days.
  • INTRO TO WARD – Some Trainees undertaking oral maxillofacial surgery will have an introduction to ward If you are required to attend this you will be advised by the DCT Manager prior to your start date.
  • Inhalation Sedation Training - If you are required to attend you will be advised by the DCT Manager.
  • attend workplace induction and scheme study day induction.
  • familiarise yourself with Departmental/LHB policies. 
  • make appointments to see your educational supervisor (as appropriate).
  • find out about your rota and timetable for the post and how to find places that you will need to travel to.
  • familiarise yourself with the Dental Core Training curriculum (COPDEND), AXIA e-portfolio and assessment forms.
  • start to think about completing the workplace-based assessments/supervised learning events (SLEs), audit project/ quality improvement project and other curriculum requirements.
  • book annual leave as soon as possible – please give at least 6 weeks’ notice and remember to avoid study days wherever possible.
  • your IT passwords will be sent to you at the start of the training post.
  • if you already have an account on the Axia e-portfolio then your username and password will remain the same. If you don't already have an account then your username and passwords will be sent to you at the start of your training post.
  • register on Y Ty Dysgu (https://www.Y Ty Dysgu. uk/walesdent/guestHome.asp) the course booking system for DCT study days and CPD courses.
  • ask the Key Contacts in this handbook any questions you may have.

  

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