Introduction to NHS Module 7–Safeguarding Children/Adults and Employment Law for the Dental Team (INOX050315)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThe aims of this course are to help with the protection of children and vulnerable adults through increased awareness, recognition and prompt referral, and to provide delegates with the most up-to-date information about the legality of their contracts. Our speakers will discuss the following: * Key standards of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults * How to recognise signs of abuse * How to manage and respond to concerns, allegations and disclosures about abuse * How to be dementia-aware and able to signpost appropriate support * Child/vulnerable adult protection legislation, guidance and procedures * UK employment legislation and contracts for dentists. This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Foundation Training by Equivalence. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course. Jo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed MIfL LCGI, GDC 109492 - Director Oracle Practice Business Solutions, has over 27 years of experience in the dental profession and considerable expertise in all areas of the business of dentistry. She spent 7 years in the Royal Naval Dental Service and was then appointed Area Practice Manager for a dental corporate with responsibility for 16 practices in London and the South. Jo is a popular and enthusiastic
Additional informationspeaker about all aspects of practice management and continuing professional development for the whole team.
VenueGeorge Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 5 March 2015, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£11.00
Aims
  1. Be able to identify the signs and behaviours that may indicate abuse is taking place and be dementia-aware
  2. Have an increased awareness of safeguarding procedures and how to report concerns
  3. Be able to apply knowledge of UK employment legislation to understand the validity of their contracts
  4. Be able to identify various types of legal issues when encountering them in the workplace and the legal remedies available under employment laws