Health Education England working across the West Midlands. Dental Core Training Handbook 2016/17

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1 Health Education England working across the West Midlands Dental Core Training Handbook 2016/17 1

2 Contents Roles and responsibilities 3 Meet the Health Education England working across the West Midlands Dental Team 4 DCT1 person specification 5 DCT2/3 person specification 8 Dental Core Training Posts offered within the West Midlands 11 Trust contacts 12 University Hospitals Birmingham Job Description 13 Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Job Description 14 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Job Description 15 University Hospitals North Midlands Job Description 15 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Job Description 16 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Job Description 16 Birmingham Dental Hospital Job Description 17 Dudley Group of Hospitals Job Description 18 Birmingham Children s Hospital Job Description 19 Study leave allowance 21 HEE WM Regional Study Programme 22 Online induction (DITOGI) 23 E-Portfolio 23 2

3 Roles and responsibilities Health Education England working across the West Midlands Postgraduate DCT team Postgraduate Dental Dean: Karen Elley Associate Dental Dean for Core & Specialty Training: Ian Sharp Lead for DCT: Wendy Cole DCT Administrator: Sarah Brothwood The first port of call for any query regarding the HEE WM DCT programme should be to Sarah Brothwood. Karen Elley: Ian Sharp: Wendy Cole: Sarah Brothwood:

4 Postgraduate Dental Team Health Education England working across the West Midlands Dental Core Training Team Karen Elley Ian Sharp Wendy Cole Sarah Brothwood Postgraduate Dental Dean Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean for Core and Specialty training Dental Business Manager Dental Administrator Meet the rest of the team of the Dental Team Harjinder Purewal Debbie Horley Lee Baglin Kiran Nautay Wendy Perry Dental Workforce Manager Dental Business Manager Senior Dental Administrator Senior Dental Administrator Dental Administrator 4

5 DCT1 Person Specification ENTRY CRITERIA ESSENTIAL CRITERIA WHEN EVALUATED Applicants must have: Qualifications BDS or equivalent dental qualification Applicants must: Eligibility Be eligible for full registration with the GDC at intended start date Have evidence of : current employment in a UK Dental Foundation programme or: Certificate of Completion of Dental Foundation training, if a UK Dental School graduate or: If an Overseas Dental School graduate (non UK/EEA) : completion of UK Dental Foundation Training or hold a Certificate of Dental Foundation Training equivalence signed by the Postgraduate Dental Dean from the area in which equivalence was obtained Please note: If an EEA Dental School graduate (excluding UK) an exemption exists and no evidence is required. Be eligible to work in the UK Be eligible for UK Dental Performer List Holds current valid driving licence or provides an undertaking to provide alternative means of transport when providing care to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme Fitness to practise Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. Language skills Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental topics with patients and colleagues; as demonstrated by one of the following: or undergraduate dental training undertaken in English; academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.0 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing),with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application, interview/selection centre, interview/selection centre, references, interview/selection centre 5

6 If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills Health Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GDC standards). Applicants must: Career progression Be able to provide complete details of their employment history Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training Not currently in or have previously undertaken a Dental Core Training programme Application completion ALL sections of application form completed FULLY according to written guidelines., pre-employment health screening Interview/selection centre SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL CRITERIA DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN EVALUATED Clinical skills clinical knowledge & expertise Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and awareness to full investigation of problems Able to demonstrate evidence of the ability to perform practical skills, sometimes over a prolonged period of time, commensurate with the post, Interview/selection centre, References Experience of clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research Enthusiasm for participation in research Personal skills Communication skills: Effective oral and written communication skills Capacity to adjust behaviour and language as appropriate to needs of differing situations Conceptual thinking and problem solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind Empathy and sensitivity: Capacity and motivation to take in others perspectives and to treat others with understanding Interview/selection centre References 6

7 Managing others and team involvement: Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others as part of a multi-disciplinary team Organisation and planning: Capacity to organise information/time effectively in a planned manner IT skills: Good use of IT systems and packages Coping with pressure: Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion) Probity professional integrity Capacity to take responsibility for own actions Demonstrate respect for all Commitment to specialty learning and personal development, interview/selection centre, references Commitment to prospective training post and demonstrates insight into the benefits of postgraduate training Capacity and motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge Clear desire to pursue postgraduate qualifications Evidence of teaching experience Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups/teaching methods Interview/selection centre References 7

8 DCT2/3 Person Specification ENTRY CRITERIA ESSENTIAL CRITERIA WHEN EVALUATED Applicants must have: Qualifications BDS or equivalent dental qualification Applicants must: Eligibility Be eligible for full registration with the GDC at intended start date Have evidence of : Completion of UK Dental Foundation Training or equivalent or: Completion of UK Dental Core Training Level 1 or equivalent Be eligible to work in the UK Be eligible for UK Dental Performer List Holds current valid driving licence or provides an undertaking to provide alternative means of transport when providing care to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme Fitness to practise Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. Language skills Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication about dental topics with patients and colleagues; as demonstrated by one of the following: or undergraduate dental training undertaken in English; academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) results showing a score of at least 7.0 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading, writing),with an overall score of at least 7.5, to be achieved in a single sitting and within 24 months of the time of application If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills Health Applicants must meet professional health requirements (in line with GDC standards)., interview/selection centre, interview/selection centre, references, interview/selection centre, pre-employment health screening Applicants must: Career progression Be able to provide complete details of their employment history Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances Interview/selection centre 8

9 Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training At least 12 months, but no more than, 36 months experience in Dental Core Training, or equivalent, by intended start date Application completion ALL sections of application form completed FULLY according to written guidelines. SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL CRITERIA DESIRABLE CRITERIA WHEN EVALUATED Clinical skills clinical knowledge & expertise Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and awareness to full investigation of problems, Interview/selection centre, References Able to demonstrate evidence of practical skills, sometimes over a prolonged period of time, commensurate with the post Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research Enthusiasm for participation in research Personal skills Communication skills: Effective oral and written communication skills Capacity to adjust behaviour and language as appropriate to needs of differing situations Conceptual thinking and problem solving: Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind Empathy and sensitivity: Capacity and motivation to take in others perspectives and to treat others with understanding Managing others and team involvement: Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others as part of a multi-disciplinary team Organisation and planning: Capacity to organise information/time effectively in a planned manner Interview/selection centre References IT skills: Good use of IT systems and packages Coping with pressure: Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms 9

10 Values: Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion) Probity professional integrity Capacity to take responsibility for own actions Demonstrate respect for all Commitment to specialty learning and personal development, interview/selection centre, references Working towards or already obtained postgraduate qualifications Commitment to prospective training post and demonstrates insight into the benefits of postgraduate training Capacity and motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge Publications and presentations Evidence of teaching experience Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different group/teaching methods Interview/selection centre References 10

11 Dental Core Training Posts offered within the West Midlands Trust The Dudley Group Of Hospitals Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals University Hospitals Birmingham University Hospitals of North Midlands University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Posts available 2DCT1 2DCT2/3 1DCT1 2DCT1 Rotation 2DCT2/3 2DCT1 2DCT2/3 4DCT1 Rotation 8DCT2/3 2DCT1 4DCT2/3 3DCT1 2DCT2/3 1DCT1 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals 2DCT Rotation 2 DCT2/3 4DCT1 Birmingham Dental Hospital 11DCT2/3 Birmingham Children s Hospital 2 DCT2/3 Academic 2 TOTAL 60 11

12 Trust contacts Trust Trust Lead Trainer Trust recruitment contact details Lisa Hill The Dudley Group Of Luis Bruzual Hospitals ext3444 Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals University Hospitals Birmingham University Hospitals of North Midlands University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Birmingham Dental Hospital Birmingham Children s Hospital RWH - Suresh Shetty sureshshetty@nhs.net RWH SDS - Elaine Forbes elaine.forbes4@nhs.net Andrew MacBean Andrew.MacBean@sath.nhs.uk UHB Alan Attard Alan.Attard@uhb.nhs.uk Sandwell SDS Kate Cullotty kate.cullotty@nhs.net Richard Burnham richardb980@aol.com Liviu Hanu-Cernat Liviu.hanu-cernat@uhcw.nhs.uk Worcester - Michael Wall michael.wall3@nhs.net Worcester SDS Mutahir Rahman Mutahir.Rahman3@nhs.net Kathy Warren Kathy.warren@bhamcommunity.nh s.uk Victoria Clark Victoria.clark@bch.nhs.uk RWH - Val Reynolds Val.reynolds@nhs.net Katy Molland Katy.molland@sath.nhs.uk ext4696 Kelly Jones Kelly.jones2@uhb.nhs.uk Cherry Harding Kath Leese Kathryn.Leese@uhns.nhs.uk Jenna McSheffrey jenna.mcsheffrey@uhcw.nhs.uk Worcester - Kerrie Dobson kerrie.dobson@nhs.net Worcester SDS Laura Hughes Laura.Hughes@worcsacute.nhs.uk Samantha Weaver Samantha.weaver@bhamcommunity.nhs. uk Kulvinder Chahal Kulvinder.chahal@bch.nhs.uk

13 DCT1, DCT2/3 Job description for each unit University Hospitals Birmingham Hospital/Clinic Postcode Job Description Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Sandwell Community B15 2TH There are 8 DCT2/3 posts offered at University Hospitals Birmingham. Alongside this post there are also 4 DCT1 rotational posts and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Sandwell SDS. University Hospital Birmingham is the major teaching hospital in the Birmingham area providing spoke services to City Hospital and Solihull Hospitals. The unit provides a comprehensive Oral and Maxillofacial surgery service to the population of Birmingham. DCT s have robust support during their time at UHB at both registrar and consultant level. DCT s from UHB are encouraged to present both nationally and internationally, many going on to specialist training including medical school. The service includes: Dent alveolar surgery Facial trauma Facial deformity Vascular malformations Adult cleft & craniofacial surgery TMJ surgery Head and Neck oncology Skin cancer Basic oral medicine Implantology DCTs will gain experience in all of these areas, along with out of hours on-call experience Sandwell Community Service For the DCT1 posts the rotation in the community is based primarily in Sandwell, with sessions in Birmingham clinics including Birmingham Dental hospital. Examples of clinical experience include oral surgery assessments and treatments, treatment under sedation and GA; management of anxious adults with IV sedation; Consultant clinics for paediatric dentistry and sessions in primary care at BDH. 13

14 Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Hospital Postcode Job Description New Cross Hospital WV10 0QP There is one DCT1, 2 DCT2/3 posts and 2 rotational Hospital and Community DCT1 posts. Minor oral surgical clinics under both local and general anaesthesia on a weekly basis Taking part in major case theatres which includes orthognathic surgery and cancer surgery The DCT s are encouraged to take active participation in departmental audits along with the SpRs, these meetings are held once every 2 months Regular attendance at the Head and Neck Teaching sessions which are held every Friday afternoon as well as monthly Clinical Governance meetings The DCT s are encouraged to attend the regional study days held in Birmingham The DCT would work 12 hours on call which would incorporate the centralising of trauma services after 5pm. The rota is 1 in 8 which is shared with 4 DCT s from Russell s Hall Hospital Attendance of the Trust and Local Induction is mandatory The Department comprises of: 5 Oral and Maxillofacial Consultants 2 Speciality Doctors 3 Specialist Registrars 1 Senior Dental Practitioner Wolverhampton Special Care Dental Services This DCT post offers excellent opportunities to treat a wide range of Special Care patients and to improve basic oral surgery skill. The successful applicant will work in a busy well equipped department and will be provided with training covering many aspects of Special Care Dentistry. The post holder will have responsibilities for the treatment of a diverse group of patients, with opportunity to use inhalation sedation and deliver treatment in a domiciliary setting. There will be also ample opportunity to carry out minor surgical procedures under both local and general anaesthetic whilst a member of the Special Care Dental team. The post holder will be expected to contribute to our clinical governance activities. He/she will be encouraged and supported to undertake audit with timetabled audit and study sessions. The post holder must be a graduate or licentiate in dentistry, hold current full registration with the General Dental Council and be eligible to join the Performers List. 14

15 Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals Hospital/Clinic Postcode Job Description Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital SY3 8XQ and TF1 6TF There are 2 DCT1 and 2 DCT2/3 posts. At Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital, Telford we run a friendly, busy Oral and Maxillofacial Service. The Department is made up of 5 Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 3 Consultant Orthodontists, 1 Consultant Restorative Dental Surgeon, 2 Staff Grade Doctors and 1 Specialist Registrar. In-patient services and on call are based at Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. On call duties cover oral and maxillofacial work only and do not include night-time cover. There is fulltime Registrar Middle-Grade cover. We can offer exposure to a large amount of dento-alveolar, orthognathic, head and neck cancer (including free flap surgery), implant, skin malignancy and trauma surgery. There is excellent Post-Graduate teaching and learning support and a weekly Consultant led DCT teaching session in the Department. The Base is within easy commute to Birmingham and allows access to the rural countryside of Shropshire and North Wales. Informal enquiries and visits are welcome. University Hospitals North Midlands Hospital/Clinic Postcode Job Description Royal Stoke University Hospital ST4 6QG There are 2 DCT1 and 4 DCT2/3 posts offered at University Hospitals North Midlands. Broad range of OMF Surgery, including Major Head and Neck Oncology, Orthognathic Surgery and Major Head and Neck Trauma Large amount of dent alveolar surgery, under LA, IV sedation and GA Experience of oral implantology and rehabilitation of major cases Joint cases with orthodontics and restorative departments Management of in-patients following OMF surgery On-call out of hours experience We are a friendly, busy department, providing the full range of oral and maxillofacial surgical services. Having moved into our brand new department in 2013, we have fantastic, state-of-the-art facilities for training of dentists, and can provide a broad range of experience for our junior colleagues. We are a major trauma centre, and see the most seriously injured patients with facial injuries, and work closely with colleagues from allied specialties. In the past, junior colleagues have gone on to specialise in all areas of clinical practice, including medical schools with whom we maintain links 15

16 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital/Clinic Postcode Job Description University Hospital Coventry CV2 2DX There are 3 DCT1 posts and 2 DCT2/3 posts offered at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. The unit offer a full range of OMFS surgery including out of hours experience. DCTs will experience the following: Head and Neck Cancer surgery Trauma Orthognathic surgery (including joint clinics) Dent alveolar surgery Oral medicine The unit has five Consultants and two Registrars and DCTs work in a supportive environment with regard to their in post training and career development. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Hospital/Clinic Postcode Job Description Worcester Royal Hospital/Alexandra Hospital Redditch/Kidderminster Treatment Centre WR5 1DD (Worcester Royal) We aim to create an environment to support high quality training to facilitate personal and professional growth in line with our Trust s values. The following positions are available: DCT in OMFS 1 (1 post) DCT 1 in OMFS, 6 month rotation with Salaried Dental Services (1 post) DCT 2/3 in OMFS (2 posts) The OMFS department offers a wide range of training opportunities including : Dent alveolar surgery (including IV sedation clinics) Maxillofacial trauma Head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction Orthognathic surgery for facial disproportion Surgical dermatology Oral medicine and facial pain Multidisciplinary clinics for orthodontics/oral surgery 16

17 Birmingham Dental Hospital Hospital Postcode Job Description NEW Birmingham Dental Hospital B5 7SA We offer the following DCT posts at Birmingham Dental Hospital; 2 DCT1 posts in Paediatrics and Oral Surgery 2 DCT1 posts in Restorative and Oral Surgery 4 DCT2/3 posts in Restorative Dentistry 2 DCT2/3 posts in Paediatric Dentistry 2 DCT2/3 posts Oral Surgery Sedation 1 DCT2/3 post Oral Surgery with Oral Medicine 2 DCT2/3 posts Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Sedation DCTs in Restorative Dentistry attend consultant led new patient clinics and multidisciplinary clinics. They undertake a wide range of restorative treatments including periodontal treatment, endodontic, fixed and removable prosthodontics, conservative dentistry, and prevention. In Oral Surgery A DCT will be exposed to a wide range of experiences including consultant clinics, dedicated DCT surgical sessions, primary care assessment & treatment clinics and TMD clinics. DCT's will also have the opportunity to assist senior members of staff performing more advanced surgical procedures. Treatment under local anaesthetic, relative analgesia, intravenous sedation and general anaesthetic are all provided within the Oral Surgery department and DCT's will be involved with treatment associated with all of these modalities. There will be ample opportunity to become involved in clinical audit and DCT's are expected to attend a monthly departmental meeting encompassing teaching and service development discussions In Paediatric Dentistry DCTs attend consultant led new patient clinics and MDT clinics. They will undertake a wide range of treatments for children and will experience the management of complex medical histories and behaviour management in children. DCTs in Oral Medicine participate fully in the work of the department. They attend consultant-led clinics, seeing new and review patients, carry out investigations including mucosal biopsies and blood tests and have an important part to play in checking the results of investigations and taking action on any abnormalities identified. They also participate in departmental meetings, audit projects and prepare presentations for journal club meetings. DCTs are encouraged to attend regional and national oral medicine meetings and to present cases and posters. All DCTs also gain experience in managing patients with complex 17

18 medical histories. DCTs participate in departmental meetings, audit and journal clubs. In addition they attend seminars, hands on practical courses and are encouraged to attend and present at regional and national Specialist Society meetings. The Dudley Group of Hospitals Hospital/Clinic Postcode Job Description Russell s Hall Hospital DY1 2HQ This post is one of two DCT1 posts at the Dudley Group of Hospitals. There are also 2 DCT2/3 posts. The post is available at the Dudley Group of Hospitals in Dudley, with on call commitments at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals. The post offers a wide experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, including facial deformities, salivary gland surgery, trauma, dental infections, oral medicine and TMJ. DCTs have a great opportunity to develop skills in dento-alveolar surgery as MOS sessions are performed by them under supervision. Experience in head and neck will be gained at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton where all mayor reconstructive cases are done. The unit also has a strong link with orthodontic with exposure to facial deformity planning and surgical procedures. There is a Maxillofacial laboratory on site. The successful candidate would currently be expected to undertake a 1:8 full shift work pattern with prospective cover. The post is recognised by the Postgraduate Dental Dean for education and staffing approval and therefore, for the MFDS and MRCS examinations, with teaching and study leaves allowances included in the appointment. 18

19 Birmingham Children s Hospital Hospital Postcode Job Description Birmingham Children s Hospital B4 6NH There are 2 DCT2/3 posts offered in Paediatric Dentistry and Paediatric OMFS based at Birmingham Children s Hospital. The Children s Hospital is a large multidisciplinary hospital with approximately 300 beds and 9 operating theatres. The Trust provides secondary level Paediatric services for the child and adolescent population of much of the city of Birmingham, both in the hospital and through its community and clinical support services. It is also the regional referral center for the West Midlands region (population 5.2m) and many of its specialist services extend their referral base beyond the regional boundaries. The West Midlands Regional Cleft Lip & Palate Team is based at the Children s Hospital. In addition to general Paediatric medicine and general Paediatric surgery, the clinical services provided by the Trust include: Accident and Emergency Medicine; Anesthetics and Intensive Care; Bone Marrow Transplantation; Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery; Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Clinical Psychology; Dermatology; Endocrinology and Diabetes; ENT Surgery, Audiology and Cochlear Implantation; Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition; Hemophilia; Hepatology; Inherited Metabolic Disease; Neonatal Surgery; Nephrology including Hemodialysis and Renal Transplantation; Neurology; Neurophysiology; Neurosurgery; Non Malignant Hematology; Oncology; Ophthalmology; Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery; Plastic Surgery, Rehabilitation; Respiratory Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis; Rheumatology; Thoracic Surgery; Urology. The Children s Hospital is also a designated supra regional center for Craniofacial Surgery, Complex Liver Disease and Liver Transplantation, and is currently designated as the only national center for Paediatric small bowel transplantation. The Department The department has 4 fully equipped dental surgeries, 2 with dedicated inhalation sedation facilities. The Paediatric Dentistry team comprises of 3 Consultants, Mrs. V. Clark (Clinical Lead/Head of Service Coordinator of Paediatric Dental Services for children with Cleft Lip and Palate) Mrs. S McKaig and Mrs. A James, (Consultants in Paediatric Dentistry), 3 FTTA s and 1 SpR. There is a Consultant led Orthodontic service that is based with the Regional Cleft Team. The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery team comprises of 3 Consultants, Mr. A Monaghan, Mr. R Williams and Mr. Ian Sharp with SpR / FTTA support provided from University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust. Clinical Attachments The DCT will have the opportunity to attend New Patient Clinics in both Paediatric dentistry and oral & maxillofacial surgery and will have dedicated treatment sessions. Experience will be gained working closely with medical and surgical colleagues on the Wards and in the 19

20 Accident and Emergency Department. The department is also part of the West Midlands Cleft lip and Palate team and the Craniofacial team. There are also strong links with the Hematology Oncology and Gastroenterology Departments. The DCT will attend theatre sessions and be encouraged to develop their technical skills in both Paediatric dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The DCT will be encouraged to take part in Clinical Audit and there are opportunities for research. The post includes out of hours on call duties. The post is non-resident. The on-call rota will be fixed. The DCT on call commitments will be one night a week on call (1 in 7) for 6 weeks with the 7th week being a rest week from on call commitments. 20

21 Study leave allowance and HEE WM Regional Study Programme 30 days in total are available to DCT Trainees. Health Education England working across the West Midlands Postgraduate Dental Team will have arranged study days and clinical skills courses throughout the year these are automatically deducted from this leaving the remaining days for self-directed study available. These should be applied for via individual hospitals using the appropriate application form, and with adequate notice for clinical rotas. An allowance of approximately 600 per trainee is available but because Health Education West Midlands Postgraduate Dental Team budget revolves around an March year end, this may have to be proportioned to two thirds of this before April and one third after. Trainees will be informed what remuneration is available for individual applications. Overleaf you will find the Health Education England working across the West Midlands Regional Study Programme. In order to book a place onto these study days you will first need to register on the booking system maxcourse. Attached with your induction will be a user guide showing how you can register and also how to navigate through the system. Once you have registered/signed in, you will need to add your profession as Dental Core Training. The Dentist on the Ward course will be held on 2 separate days and attendance at both days will be mandatory. Due to restricted places Mr Sharp will automatically pre-allocate which DCTs will be registered to attend the Dentist on the Ward course dependant on your experience and the post you will be doing. It will be held at Skills Suite, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Sarah Brothwood will contact the DCTs who have been allocated to attend this training in due course if you are allocated to attend. All DCTS will be given a copy of the "Dentist on the Ward" manual when you start in post. These will be distributed to all attendees on the induction day and remaining copies will be sent to individual units. All DCTs will be required to attend an induction day by Mr Ian Sharp this will be held Monday 12 th September at the NEW Birmingham Dental Hospital and you are required to book yourselves on to attend this induction on maxcourse (details above) University Hospitals Birmingham will also be running a Trauma Skills 3 day course full details to be confirmed. This course will have limited places available and will work on a first come first serve basis. It is essential that you sign in and out on all the study days, failure to sign both registers may result in your attendance not being confirmed on the system and therefore you will not be issued with a certificate. DCTs are responsible for their own bookings if you know you will be unable to attend a study day that you had previously booked onto it is your responsibility to cancel that booking. 21

22 Regional Study Programme HEE WM 2016/17 - Unless otherwise stated all study days are mandatory. If you are unable to attend you must contact us to let us know either by phone or sarah.brothwood@uhb.co.uk Date Title Room Time Friday 9 th September 2016 Dentist on the Ward (Day1) Clinical Skills UHB Birmingham Dental Hospital 10.00am-4.00pm Monday 12 th September 2016 HEE WM Induction LT2 Monday 3 rd October 2016 Dentist on the Ward (Day2) Clinical Skills UHB TBC Monday 1 st November 2016 No regional study day to accommodate extra day in September Friday 4 th November - Sunday Trauma Skills Course Clinical Skills UHB TBC 6h November 2016 Monday 5 th December 2016 Regional Study Programme Birmingham Dental Hospital 10.00am-4.00pm Interview Skills LT2 Monday 2 nd January 2017 BANK HOLIDAY Friday 27 th January 2017 Careers Day TBC TBC Monday 6 th February 2017 Regional Study Programme Birmingham Dental Hospital 10.00am-4.00pm Trainee Presentation Day LT2 Monday 6 th March 2017 Regional Study Programme - TBC Birmingham Dental Hospital 10.00am-4.00pm LT1 Monday 3 rd April 2017 Regional Study Programme - Birmingham Dental Hospital 10.00am-4.00pm CASP LT1 Monday 1 st May 2017 BANK HOLIDAY Monday 5 th June 2017 Regional Study Programme - TBC Birmingham Dental Hospital 10.00am-4.00pm LT1 Monday 3 rd July 2017 Regional Study Programme - TBC Birmingham Dental Hospital 10.00am-4.00pm LT2 Monday 7 th August 2017 DCT Exit Interviews Booked CR1 and CR2 St Chads. 8.00am 5.00pm 22

23 Online Induction Doctors in Training Online Generic Induction (DITOGI) All DCTs are required to complete the Online Induction Course DITOGI prior to your start date. You have all been registered onto DITOGI 2016 and been sent a user guide explaining how to log in and complete the designated modules. Any problems logging in please contact me directly. DCTs only need to complete 13 of the 18 modules, as these are the only modules relevant to dental trainees. PLEASE NOTE if you have completed DITOGI in the West Midlands within the last 2 years you will not need to re-do it. Please informing me of the date you completed previous. E-Portfolio The e portfolio developed and maintained by NES should be used. This records experience and reflections in addition to the work based assessments completed monthly. It is the responsibility of the individual trainee to keep their portfolio up to date. HEE WM will set all DCTs up on NES prior to their start date and will send out log in details and access to the site. For full details on what is expected in your e-portfolio please refer to the DCT National Curriculum. The portfolio acts as a record of the DCT year and if used well, is a valuable resource to help with securing future posts. Evidence recorded in the portfolio will be used to inform the Educational Supervisor s report and the end of year panel assessment. 23