| Aims | - • The financial matters relating to treatment provided for patients in general practice and other relevant clinical environments, including NHS dentistry, private fee per item schemes and private capitation schemes.
• The financial management of a general dental practice and other relevant clinical environments.
• Business management and development, including the ability to develop a business plan, the production of a cash flow analysis and a written proposal to a bank.
- • An understanding of the day to day running of a general practice, and any other areas of clinical practice relevant to their training, and where to find managerial assistance when necessary.
• The full, accurate and secure maintenance of patients’ records.
• An understanding of the principles of staff recruitment and employment legislation, including interview techniques, job descriptions, contracts, equal opportunities and disciplinary matters.
- • Takes an appropriate responsibility for health and safety issues in dentistry, including those relating to patients, oneself and practice staff. The trainee has up-to-date knowledge and understanding of infection control procedures and is competent in the implementation of these in daily practice.
• Can describe in appropriate detail the safety issues in relation to dental radiography with regard to current guidelines and regulations
• Can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and understanding of legislation that impacts on dentistry.
- • The legal issues relating to health & safety and infection control (including COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), and where to get additional information if necessary.
• Interacts with patients, colleagues, team members and peers without discrimination.
PRctp3. Has up-to-date knowledge and understanding of discrimination legislation.
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