Dental Core Training DCT3

Applicants must have:

• Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or equivalent dental qualification

When is this evaluated?ⁱ

• Application form

ⁱ ‘When is this evaluated’ is indicative but may be carried out at any time throughout the selection process. 

Applicants must:

• be registered with the General Dental Council (GDC) by time of post commencementⁱⁱ
• be eligible to work in the UK
• have one of the following:
  • evidence of completion of a UK Dental Core Training Year 2 programme by the time of post commencement; or 
  • evidence of equivalence of completion of a UK Dental Core Training Year 2 programme by time of application, in the form of a National Certificate of Dental Core Equivalence (NCDCE)ⁱⁱⁱ
• must have at least 36 months whole time equivalent (Whole Time Equivalent (WTE)) postgraduate experience to the scope of a dentist by time of post commencement
• for posts based wholly or partly in Primary Care^v be eligible to join the Dental Performers List for England, Northern Ireland Dental List (NI), NHS Scotland Health Boards Dental List or the Dental Performers List (Wales)
• provide evidence of ability to arrange transport to meet the requirements of the post^vi

• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
• Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in England and Wales/Disclosure Scotland (PVG) in Scotland/Access NI in Northern Ireland or equivalent.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• References

Applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues about dental/medical topics with patients and colleagues, as assessed by the General Dental Council^viii.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection centre

^viii The language skills requirement 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 health screening

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 3 programme by the start date of the post.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection centre

All sections of application form completed fully according to written guidelines.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form

Essential

• Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge and awareness to full investigation of problems.
• Capable of conducting operative procedures.
• Personal involvement in clinical governance including clinical audit or significant event analysis.
• Understand the principles and relevance of clinical research.

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection centre
• References

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.

Team work 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 centre
• References

Essential

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

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection centre
• References

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 (Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS), Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF) or equivalent).
• Portfolio containing evidence of progression and development of clinical skills and professional development.
• Publications.
• Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different group/teaching methods.
• Presentation.

When is this evaluated?

• Application form
• Selection centre
• References