Introduction to NHS Module 4–Child/Adult Safeguarding (Level 2) and Employment Law (INOX120516)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis is a course of two halves. Its aims are as follows: 1. To provide child protection and safeguarding adults training, and clarify the roles and responsibilities of the whole dental team in promoting the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults at risk of abuse. Dental professionals working with children, young people and adults should receive child protection and safeguarding adults training every 3 years as a minimum. Requirements of the GDC and CQC will be met by this level 2 competence course.
Additional information2. To build delegates’ knowledge of employment law affecting dental practices.
Objectives:
• To explain child and adult maltreatment, abuse and neglect, who may be vulnerable and what to do about it
• To explain child/adult safeguarding legislation and information sharing, including multi-agency working, Data Protection Act, common law of confidentiality and the Caldicott principles, and provide training in best practice safeguarding record-keeping
• To examine associate contracts and other financial, business and contractual aspects of employment law affecting dental professionals and practices
• To illustrate principles of staff recruitment and employment law using practice employment policies and procedures.

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 are also invited to attend this essential one day course.

Jo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed MIfL LCGI, GDC 109492 - Director Oracle Practice Business Solutions, has worked in dentistry since 1986, including 7 years in the Royal Naval Dental Service, 2 years as an Area Manager for a large corporate looking after 16 practices across London and the South, and as a tutor, assessor and internal verifier for dental nurses undertaking formal qualification. Latterly she has spent much of her time delivering the level 4 Diploma in Dental Practice Management and business consultancy services for CQC compliance. Jo is a popular and enthusiastic speaker about all aspects of the business of dentistry and continuing professional development for the whole team.
VenueGeorge Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 12 May 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMrs Jo Russell  View details
Target audience

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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£20.00
Aims
  1. Use safeguarding principles to identify child and adult abuse so as to take appropriate action
  2. Manage the risks to identified children and adults using appropriate information sharing and referral processes, and clearly document all findings and discussions
  3. Identify aspects of employment law that can be avoided, so as to minimise potential problems from occurring
  4. Use practice employment policies to handle employment law situations