Dentists with Enhanced Skills (DES)

Dentists with Enhanced Skills (DES) Eric Rooney Faculty Board Invited Member December 2013

Structure How the college is contributing to the bigger picture Working group recommendations Current thinking re "curricula" development and the method of accreditation Transitional recognition Recognised training Relationships and Relativities

Health Education England NHS England Department of Health Public Health England COPDEND Commissioning Contract Reform Programme Delivering Better Oral Health Pathway development Pathway development National and Local Dental Networks Faculty of Dental Surgery RCS Eng DES Standards Accessible Preventively focussed Integrated dental care Supported by pathways Delivered by skilled people to high quality Advice BDA Negotiation Specialist Societies Care Quality Commission General Dental Council Specialist Societies

Structure How the college is contributing to the bigger picture Working group aims and recommendations Current thinking re "curricula" development and the method of accreditation Transitional recognition Recognised training Relationships and Relativities

DES Working Group Aim To advise the FDSRCS and establish frameworks for the education, assessment and development of dentists with enhanced skills which are consistent with the demands of NHS commissioners, current career pathways and which facilitate national recognition of DES. DES working Group Terms of Reference

Working group recommendations Priorities Initial focus should be on Oral Surgery and Paediatric dentistry Architecture FDSRCS (Eng) should utilize existing structures and expertise, recognising that there may need to be interim structures

Working group recommendations Standards Standards for training and education for DES should be the responsibility of the existing Specialty Advisory Committees (SAC) Education and Training Opportunities FDSRCS (Eng) should work with other providers to support educational and training opportunities for those seeking DES status and CPD for established DES

Working group recommendations Assessment and Awards FDSRCS (Eng) should establish an educationally robust method of assessment for those wishing to be considered as a DES but which facilitates access to a nationally recognised award, complimentary to those currently in existence

Transitional recognition Appreciation of the skills that already exist Need to develop a recognition system that Assures the capability of practice at level 2 Is educationally sound Is reputationally sound for the college, the profession and the NHS Proportionate for the context

Transitional recognition thoughts Reflective portfolio on cases supported by local Consultant Observed practice by College assessor Knowledge verification (MCQ)

Career Development +2 Consultant accreditation 3b Specialty Training 3a DES 2 Dental Core training 1 HEE Foundation

DESS Work with local network Experienced practitioner Observed Practice MCQ Reflective Portfolio HEE Training HEE Foundation Other Educational Provider

Level 2 DESS Level 1 Work with local network Experienced practitioner Observed Practice MCQ Reflective Portfolio HEE Core Training HEE Foundation Other Educational Provider

Relationships and Relativities Other qualifications in the college Other qualifications in Universities GDC Local Clinical Networks

Dentists with Enhanced Skills (DES) eric.rooney@phe.gov.uk December 2013