Introduction to NHS Module 4 - Governance in Dentistry, CQC and IOTN (INWIN260916)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThe overall aim of this course is to build an understanding of governance in dentistry, the regulatory framework of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and selection criteria for orthodontic referral.
Additional informationObjectives:
• To provide information about the standards and behaviours that apply to dentists and primary care – professional, regulatory, NHS, legal and local standards, clinical and professional conduct - and the implications of non-compliance
• To explore the current systems and structures of accountability and governance for health in the NHS in England
• To provide information on key issues surrounding the CQC’s role in regulating the dental profession, and the implications of not meeting the requirements of the regulations
• To explain the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) and selection criteria for orthodontic referral.

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.

Verna Easterby-Smith BDS MSc, GDC 56097 is the Clinical Commissioning Lead (Dental) NHS England (South) - Wessex, a Specialist Clinical Lead for Elderly and Domiciliary Care - Solent NHS Trust, and the Dental Tutor - Winchester and Basingstoke, Wessex Deanery, Health Education England. Verna qualified at the Royal London Hospital in 1981, obtained her MSc in Gerodontics in 1986 and is on the GDC Specialist lists for Prosthodontics and Special Care Dentistry. She completed her Coach/Mentor training through the Wessex Deanery in 2014 and has worked as a locum practice inspector for CQC.

Nerina Hendrickse BDS, GDC 57119 is an Orthodontist in Hampshire. Nerina Hendrickse BDS, GDC 57119, graduated from The University of Liverpool in 1982. She was one of the first dental graduates to undertake VT, following this with positions in the Community Dental Service in London and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Wales and Southampton. She then entered general dental practice, becoming a practice partner in Hampshire in 1989. While in practice, she studied for the Bristol University Open Learning Diploma (BUOLD) in Orthodontics, completing this in 1993. Nerina continued to work as a general dental practitioner with an interest in Orthodontics, until she set up her own practice in 2006, with a strong emphasis on Orthodontics. She has worked as a Staff Grade in Orthodontics, one day per week, at Southampton General Hospital, since 1990. In addition, Nerina currently holds the following positions:
• Honorary Secretary of Wessex BDA
• GDP Appraiser – Wessex area
• Relate Counsellor and has presented courses on communications skills, conflict management, taking charge of your life and stress management .
Previously:
• Formative member of the Wessex Dental Peer Review group in 2011.
• Helped in the teaching of debonding and retention on the BUOLD Orthodontic course for a number of years
• Demonstrated matrix techniques in the teaching of hands-on posterior composite courses at home and abroad, and also in the Hall Technique.
VenueSouthern House, Winchester  View details
Date & timeMonday 26 September 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersDr Verna Easterby-Smith & Mrs Nerina Hendrickse  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£50.00
Aims
  1. Describe the key elements of clinical governance, NHS quality improvement systems and GDC Standards for the Dental Team, so as to fully participate in own practice’s compliance
  2. Outline effective strategies to deliver key aspects of good governance in primary care dentistry, so as to ultimately lead to good outcomes for patients, the public and clinicians
  3. List the CQC’s five key lines of enquiry and illustrate how the requirements of the regulations can be met, so as to ensure own service does not fall below acceptable levels
  4. Use IOTN to refer patients for specialist orthodontic treatment appropriately and within needed time frames