Dental Core Training DCT2

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 commencementⁱ*
• Be eligible to work in the UK*
• Have evidence of one of the following:
• Completion of a UK Dental Core Training Year 1 programme or equivalent^iv by the time of post commencement; or
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  • Equivalence of completion of a UK Dental Core Training Year 1 programme by time of application, in the form of a National Certificate of Dental Core Equivalence One (NCDCE1) ^iv
• Have at least 24 months whole time equivalent (WTE) postgraduate experience within the scope of practice of a dentist by time of post commencement
• Be able to travel to sites as required in order to fulfil the requirements of the whole training programme*^v
   

Applicants must:

• Be up to date and fit to practise safely and aware of own training needs.
• 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*^vi

When is this evaluated?

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

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.

^vi The language skills requirements for DCT recruitment are based on those required for GDC registration 

Applicants must:

• Meet professional health requirements (in line with GDC Standards)*

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• *Pre-employment 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 2 programme by the start date of the post
• Not have previously relinquished or been released / removed from a core training programme, except under exceptional circumstances at time of post commencementⁱⁱ

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection Centre^{iii​​​​​​​}

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

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^vii

When is this evaluated?

• Application form

^vii Essential for all DCT training posts based in Primary Care setting and desirable for all other posts. Not essential for Community Dental Service posts

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

• Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis 
• Understanding of the principles and relevance of clinical research in evidence-based practice

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research
• Evidence of Publications
• Conference presentations or posters

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection Centreⁱⁱⁱ

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:

• Demonstrates 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 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
• Evidence of teaching experience

Desirable

• Working towards or already obtained postgraduate qualifications (MFDS, MJDF or equivalent) 
• Portfolio containing evidence of progression and development of clinical skills and professional development 
• Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different group/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.