This guide will have been sent to you after you have accepted a training place on the WDTFT Programme.
Prior to commencing in the practice, you should have:
- Discussed and agreed your hours of work with your Educational Supervisor
- Agreed a start date
- Satisfied yourself and your Educational Supervisor that you can:
Complete the attendance at the practice and study day courses detailed in your Contract
Comply with other terms of the Contract
- Signed and received a copy of your Contract
You and your Educational Supervisor will have informed the Dental Postgraduate Department of your appointment.
By the time your Contract commences you should:
- Have registered with the General Dental Council. There is sometimes a delay with this so ensure you apply as early as possible – a therapist cannot commence on the Programme until registered
- Be a member of a recognised professional indemnity society
By the end of your first week in practice you should have:
- Been issued with access to a Professional Development Portfolio
- Completed the Educational Supervisor’s and personal details pages
- Had an initial discussion with your Educational Supervisor and completed your starting clinical experience checklist and produced an action plan
- Received a copy of the study day Timetable
- Been introduced into the workings of the practice – this varies between practices but forms a major part of your first few days in the practice