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Part of the Oriel application form for this specialty includes a series of self assessment questions.
You'll need to provide clear evidence to justify your answers.
There are a series of multiple-choice self assessment questions built into the self assessment form. For these questions, you need to select the most appropriate response.
If you are successful at longlisting the recruitment office will contact you with regards to uploading evidence on the self assessment portal.
Your responses to the self assessment questions will be verified against the evidence you submit, on the self assessment portal.
Evidence to substantiate your answers must be easily identified and follow the strict guidance given.
The recruitment office is not able to advise you about which response you should select for any question. You must select the response you feel you will be able to justify to the verification panel, using the evidence you provide.
Please note there is a separate self assessment form if you're applying to Orthodontics ST4.
Important:
Important
If it's discovered that any response is false or misleading or if you provide evidence containing Patient Identifiable Data, you may be referred to a Probity Panel.
We reserve the right to use anti-plagiarism software.
Submitting your self assessment
We'll be using a separate system for collating and verifying the self assessment evidence. Details of the system, timelines and how to upload your evidence will be provided to shortlisted applicants after longlisting has been completed.
You'll be expected to upload a single document per question only and you will have from XXXX (10am) to XXXX (4pm) to upload your evidence.
Your documents will then be verified against your self assessment score by a clinician. After verification has been completed applicants will be provided with feedback detailing any amended scores.
Your self assessment evidence
The verification panel will only be able to assess the evidence you provide. They will not contact you to request additional evidence.
This means you should provide all evidence in a clear format so it's easy to identify and assess.
More information about the self assessment upload portal can be found in the “Self Assessment Evidence Portal - Applicant Guide” document in the specialty training site's resource bank.
Self assessment appeals process
Once you have received your self assessment scoresheet, if you feel you have been scored incorrectly you can submit an appeal.
Instructions for submitting an appeal will be included in the email containing your scoresheet.
You will be given 48 hours to submit your appeal.
You will not be able to upload any additional documents during the appeals process, appeals can only be made using the evidence originally submitted.
An appeals panel will review your appeal. Scores awarded by the appeals panel are final and there is no further recourse to appeal.
2026 Orthodontics ST1 national self assessment form (DRAFT)
A 'self-assessment' topic has been added to the FAQ section on ORIEL to assist you in completing this form.
Listed below are the self assessment (SA) questions and responses that appear on the application form. You will need to support your responses by uploading evidence to the relevant system. The Dental Trainee Recruitment website will give you details of the system and the evidence required. The lead recruiter for the specialty you are applying to will inform you of the timelines for submitting evidence.
Your evidence will be validated by a panel and used to derive your final validated score.
Evidence of false or misleading responses will be collected, and you may be referred to a Probity Panel.
We reserve the right to use anit-plagiarism software.
Lack of evidence or unclear evidence will affect your score and may lead to your application being rejected entirely. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide clear and unambiguous evidence.
Please submit a separate PDF document for each of the questions. Each PDF document must be a single document that includes all relevant pieces of evidence. If more than one PDF document is uploaded per questions, only the first will be assessed.
You should include all evidence relevant to each question in the PDF. If a piece of evidence supports more than one question, you may need to include it multiple times, adding it to the PDF for each relevant question.
Please ensure documents not in English are officially translated or they will not be scored. The translator should sign and date their translation and provide their contact details.
For several of the questions, you will need to provide evidence of LTFT (Less Than Full Time) employment, if relevant to you. The evidence can be the same but needs to be uploaded for each question e.g. timetable or job plan.
The panel will only be able to assess the evidence you provide via the system. They will not contact you to request additional evidence or access to any information you have entered on ORIEL. You must therefore provide all evidence in a clear format so it can be easily identified an assessed.
The recruitment office cannot advise you on your responses. You must select the responses you fell you will be able to justify to the panel, using the evidence you provide.
No evidence can be submitted retrospectively.
Evidence should not contain patient identifiable data.
Please do not password protect any of your evidence.
Throughout the form, the following asterisks are used to denote:
*At the time of post commencement
** All time periods stated refer to Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) of employment exlcuding any periods of statutory leave. Any periods of statutory leave should be evidenced and uploaded to the relevant questions.
Question 1
At the proposed time of post commencement*, how many months (WTE)** will you have spent in total in the following posts:
DCT posts
Specialty dentist posts (SAS) or Salaried Service posts *** or
DCT equivalent?
Please do not include Dental Foundation Training or any other posts.
Question 1 responses
Responses
Scores
0 to 12 months
0
13 to 24 months
2
25+ months
6
Evidence
***This excludes DFT.
For training posts, please provide evidence of completion detailing the clinical duties undertaken e.g. timetable, job description, HR letter.
For non-training posts please provide a copy of the front page of your contract of employment, including dates and, an outline of the duties you have undertaken e.g. timetable validated by lead clinician or employer.
National Certificate of Dental Core Equivalence will count as 24 months
You must provide evidence for LTFT posts e.g. timetable/job plan.
Question 2
At the time of application opening, have you been awarded Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) or Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF)? You must have completed all parts; completion of Part 1 only does not count.
Question 2 responses
Responses
Scores
No
0
Yes
2
Evidence
Please provide your certificate.
If you have not yet received your certificate, please provide confirmation that you have passed both parts of the examination.
Question 3
At the time of application opening, how many complete quality improvement projects (QIP) or complete audit cycles (i.e. first audit/project, action plan and re-audit/assessment to quantify impact of intervention) have you undertaken in the last 36 months (WTE)** of employment (excluding any periods of statutory leave)?
Evidence for no more than a total of 3 audits/QIP should be included.
Question 3 responses
Responses
Scores
None
0
1 complete audit cycle (i.e. first audit/project, action plan and re-audit/assessment to quantify impact of intervention/QIP)
1
2 separate complete audit cycles/QIPs
3
3 separate complete audit cycles/QIPs
5
Evidence
For each QIP/audit please provide a summary e.g. PowerPoint presentation – including:
First QIP/audit
Action plan
Evaluations/re-audit/assessment to quantify impact of intervention, led by yourself
Dates QIP/audit undertaken
Please evidence your involvement in each QIP/audit e.g. email acknowledgement of registration of QIP/audit with Clinical Governance team or response from QIP/audit lead.
You must provide evidence for LTFT posts e.g. timetable/job plan.
Question 4
Please select the statement that best describes your experience, at the time of application opening, of delivering formal teaching events of relevance to dentistry. These should be a minimum length of 30 minutes and could be a small group (at least 2 attendees), tutorial or lecture. This excludes clinical supervision and should only include teaching sessions delivered to adult learners.
Question 4 responses
Responses
Scores
None
0
I am occasionally engaged in teaching e.g. small group tutorials, lectures etc. on no more than 5 distinct occasions within the last 36 months (WTE)
1
I am regularly engaged in teaching e.g. small group tutorials, lectures etc, on at least 6-10 distinct occasions within the last 36 months (WTE)
2
I am regularly engaged in teaching e.g. small group tutorials, lectures etc on 11 or more distinct occasions within the last 36 months (WTE)
4
Evidence
Please provide collated evaluation from attendees who were present at each og the teaching events, which should include the date, time and title of the teaching session, how long the session lasted in minutes/hours, the target audience and number of attendees. You must provide evidence for LTFT posts, for example, timetable/job plan.
The collated evaluation must be verified by a senior colleague
Please do not upload copies of presentations of slides.
Question 5
Have you achieved any publications in the last 60 months (WTE)** prior to date of application opening?
One peer reviewed publication (not including case reports)
4
More than one peer reviewed publication
5
Evidence
For each publication, please include a screenshot or PDF copy of the publication or the acceptance letter from the relevant journal.
Do not include publication of a poster or an oral presentation abstract as they will not be counted as evidence.
You must provide evidence for LTFT posts, for example, timetable/job plan.
It is the applicants responsiblity to evidence that the publication is peer reviewed.
Question 6
Have you given a local (within working environment), regional (deanery or NHS region), national (UK wide) or international (international/continent society meeting) oral presentation in the last 60 months (WTE)** prior to the application opening date?
This excludes an oral narrative to a poster presentation.
Select the highest scoring option applicable.
Question 6 responses
Responses
Scores
None
0
Local
1
Regional
2
National
4
International
6
Evidence
Please provide a copy of the relevant page of the meeting programme(s) naming you as a presenter.
This can include cancelled events (due to the pandemic) at which you have been invited to speak. Please provide speaker programme as evidence.
An oral narrative to a poster presentation is excluded from this category.
You must provide evidence for LTFT posts, for example, timetable/job plan.
Question 7
Have you given any local (within working environment)/regional (deanery or NHS region)/national (UK wide)/international (international/continent society meeting) poster presentations in the last 60 months (WTE)** prior to the application opening date?
Select the highest scoring option applicable.
Question 7 responses
Responses
Scores
None
0
Local
1
Regional
2
National
4
International
6
Evidence
Please provide a copy of the relevant page or digital screenshot of the meeting programme(s) naming you as a presenter.
You must provide evidence for LTFT posts, for example, timetable/job plan.
Evidence can include ePosters
Question 8
What evidence can you provide for commitment to the specialty you are applying for, over the last 36 months (WTE)** prior to the application opening date.
Select the highest scoring option applicable.
Question 8 responses
Responses
Scores
No evidence
0
Attendance at a national or international specialist society meeting/conference
2
Attendance at more than one national or international specialist society meetings/conferences
4
Evidence
Proof of attendance for each meeting/conferences e.g. a certificate of attendance or acknowledgement letter. Evidence of booking does not confirm attendance.
You must provide evidence for LTFT posts, for example, timetable/job plan.
Question 9
At the time of application opening what management and leadership experience/formal training do you have as an undergraduate or postgraduate dentist?
Question 9 responses
Responses
Scores
No evidence
0
Completion of an NHS focussed leadership/management course e.g. Edward Jenner
1
A leadership role e.g. Trust/HEI dentist representative, BDA/Specialist society role, clinical leadership fellow etc.
2
Completion of an NHS focussed leadership/management course and a leadership role
4
Evidence
Proof of leadership role validated by senior clinician (i.e. in a non-training grade e.g. a consultant or specialist) or employer.
Evidence of course attendance or certificate of completion.
Question 10
At the proposed time of post commencement, how many calendar months (WTE)** will you have spent in total practicing clinical dentistry after qualification?
Question 10 responses
Responses
Scores
0 - 40 months
0
41 - 60 months
4
61+ months
6
Evidence
Please provide evidence of completion of training posts.
For non-training posts, please provide a copy of the front page of your contract of employment which includes start and end dates.
Question 11
At the proposed time of post commencement, how many specialties will you have clinically practiced for a minimum of 6 calendar months (WTE) each? Please note that OMFS is a medical specialty but will be considered on a par with all GDC registered dental specialities.
Question 11 responses
Responses
Scores
None
0
1 specialty
2
2 specialties
4
3 specialties
6
4 or more specialties
8
Evidence
Please provide evidence of completion of training posts.
For non-training posts, please provide a copy of the front page of your contract of employment which includes job title and start and end dates.
Question 12
I confirm that I will provide the evidence to support the answers to this questionnaire in the manner outlined in the written instructions relating to each question.
Question 12 responses
Responses
Scores
No
0
Yes
2
Evidence
Candidate has only provided specific documentation to support the specific questions asked within the self-assessment questionnaire and has not provided excessive documentation or their full portfolio.
