Dental Core Training DCT1

Applicants must have:

• BDS or equivalent dental qualification recognised by the General Dental Councilⁱ

When is this evaluated?ⁱ

• Application form

ⁱ Refers to the date at which the post commences.

Applicants must:

• Be registered with the GDC by time of post commencement
• Be eligible to work in the UK*

• Applicants must have evidence of at least 12 months whole time equivalent (WTE) postgraduate clinical experience within the scope of practice of a dentist^iv by time of post commencement*

• Be able to travel to sites as required in order to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme*

• Be up to date and fit to practise safely and aware of own training needs
• Have a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in England & Wales / Disclosure Scotland (PVG) in Scotland / Access NI in Northern Ireland or equivalent*

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• References

• *Pre-employment checks 

Applicants must:

Meet the necessary knowledge of English language for dental professionals as outlined by the General Dental Council*^v

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection centreⁱⁱⁱ
• *Pre-employment checks

^v The language skills requirement for DCT recruitment are based on those required for GDC registration

Applicants must:

• Meet the necessary knowledge of English language for dental professionals as outlined by the General Dental Council*

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• *Pre-employment health checks

• Applicants must:
• 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 have previously completed a UK Dental Core Training Year 1 programme by the start date of the post
• Not have previously relinquished or been released / removed from a specialty training programme, except under exceptional circumstances at time of post commencementⁱⁱ

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection centreⁱⁱⁱ

ⁱⁱ There is an exemption for dual qualified applicants, who can apply directly from the undergraduate dental programme, if they have evidence of completing the UK medical foundation programme.

ⁱⁱⁱ ‘Selection centre’ refers to a process, not a place.  It involves a number of selection activities which may be delivered within the unit of application

ALL sections of application form completed FULLY according to written guidelines

When is this evaluated?

• Application form

Essential

See desirable

Desirable

Be eligible to join the Dental Performers List for England, NI Dental List (Northern Ireland), NHS Scotland Health Boards Dental List or the Dental Performers List (Wales)

NB this is ESSENTIAL for DCT posts based wholly or partly in Primary care^vi

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Self-assessment form

^vi Essential for all DCT training posts based in Primary Care setting and desirable for all other posts. Not essential for Community Dental Service posts in Northern Ireland or Wales.

Essential

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and awareness to full investigation of problems
• Ability to conduct operative procedures

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection centreⁱⁱⁱ
• References

ⁱⁱⁱ ‘Selection centre’ refers to a process, not a place.  It involves a number of selection activities which may be delivered within the unit of application

Essential

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
• Demonstrates an understanding of a patient centred approach

Teamwork and Leadership:

• Capacity to work effectively in partnership with others as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of leadership

Organisation and planning:

• Demonstrate effective organisational skills, including ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines

​​​​​IT skills:

• Good use of IT systems and packages

Coping with pressure:

• Capacity to know own limitations and be prepared to seek advice
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility

Values:

• Understands, respects, and demonstrates the following values: everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection centreⁱⁱⁱ
• References

ⁱⁱⁱ ‘Selection centre’ refers to a process, not a place.  It involves a number of selection activities which may be delivered within the unit of application

Essential

• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrates respect for all
• Able to demonstrate professional attitude

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection centreⁱⁱⁱ
• References

ⁱⁱⁱ ‘Selection centre’ refers to a process, not a place.  It involves a number of selection activities which may be delivered within the unit of application

Essential

• Commitment to prospective training post and demonstrates insight into the structure and benefits of Dental Core Training
• Capacity and motivation to learn from experience and constantly update skills/knowledge

Desirable

• Clear desire to pursue
• Evidence of teaching experience
• Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different groups/teaching methods

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection centreⁱⁱⁱ
• References

ⁱⁱⁱ ‘Selection centre’ refers to a process, not a place.  It involves a number of selection activities which may be delivered within the unit of application