This guide will have been sent to you after you have accepted a training place on the WDTFT Programme.
In September you will receive your Employment Contract and Educational Agreement on your first day of employment. Please read and sign this document and return it to NWSSP. You will be asked to sign and return one copy to the SLE team via email:nwsspSLE@dental.wales.nhs.uk or post to:
Medical Workforce
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
4-5 Charnwood Court
Heol Billingsley
Park Nantgarw
CF15 7QZ
Prior to commencing in the practice, you should have:
- Discussed and agreed your hours of work with your Educational Supervisor
- Agreed a start day in practice, in line with the “week commencing date” provided by the Administrative Officer, Dental Deanery, Medical Directorate ➢ 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
You and your Educational Supervisor will have informed the Administrative Officer, Dental Deanery, Medical Directorate 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 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