Getting Started

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