Annual Leave

All Dental Core Trainees are entitled to 28 days annual leave per training-year.

Trainees in rotational DCT1 posts are allocated 14 days annual leave per rotation.

Rolling over of annual leave from one rotation to the next is possible however BOTH host UHB’s must agree.

If a trainee is unable to use their annual leave before switching rotations, NWSSP can reimburse trainees for untaken annual leave (up to a maximum) if confirmed by the DCT Manager.

Content Page
Letter from Postgraduate Dental Dean
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) Contacts
DCT Scheme Training Programme Directors
- DCT Training Programme Directors (continued)
Getting Started
Dental Working and Training in Wales
Aims and Objectives of Dental Core Training
Wales DCT Programme
- Wales DCT Programme (continued)
- Wales DCT Programme (continued)
DCT Study Days
Learning Management System and evaluation of study days
Social Media
Trainee Representative & Trainee Forums
Sustainability
Dealing with Issues
Professional Help and Support
Useful Websites
Other Resources
Appendix 1: Professional Support Unit (PSU) Referral Process (2023)
Appendix 2: Maps of Main LHB Training Locations
- Appendix 2: Maps of Main LHB Training Locations (continued)
- Appendix 2: Maps of Main LHB Training Locations (continued)
- Appendix 2: Maps of Main LHB Training Locations (continued)
- Appendix 2: Maps of Main LHB Training Locations (continued)
HEIW Privacy Notice for Dental Core Trainees
Single Lead Employer (SLE) Arrangement
- NHS Email Addresses
- Electronic Staff Record (ESR)
- Annual Leave
- Sickness
- Claiming Expenses
- Single Lead Employer Mobile App
- Useful Contacts
- Appendix 3 - Guide to Claiming Expenses
Employment / Host Organisation Related Information
Flexibility and Support in Training
Trainee Data and Data Management
HEIW Privacy Notice for Dental Core Trianees

Dental Core Training Handbook