Dental Therapy Forum-My career journey so far and top tips for newly qualified Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists. (SOWEB270624)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectWorkforce Development
DescriptionThis webinar is part of The Dental Therapist Forum Webinar Series which aims to empower Dental Therapists who want to fully utilise their full scope of practice. The webinar series aims to instil confidence by increasing knowledge to enable Dental Therapists to work successfully in practice. 
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Speaker Information

Dental Therapist at CDS CIC

Employee Elected Board Member CDS CIC

Training Programme Manager for the Dental Therapy Foundation Training Scheme in the East of England.

From 2021 to 2023, I became a Clinical leadership fellow, one of the first in the Midlands. This opportunity led to various projects, written a GDC blog, and a publication in the BADT and The Dentist Magazine. I balanced this role alongside working as a Dental Therapist in Community and in Private Practice.

The main project during my fellowship was ‘Project Sphere’ to create a positive patient safety culture. As a group, we created patient safety huddle sheets and a human factors-based supporting document and a positive patient safety webinar.

The GDC created a leadership network, in March 2022 I was a panellist. Being involved allowed me to be a voice for Dental Therapists ensuring we are considered when decisions and changes are made.

Last year, I was approached by the Eastman Dental Podcast to share my career journey. This allowed me to inspire others with my varied career path.

VenueWebinar- Virtual Event. Please do not attend a venue., Southampton - Southampton  View details
Date & timeThursday 27 June 2024, 19:00 to 20:30
LecturerMiss Jyoti Sumel  View details
Target audience

Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists 

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours1:30
CostNo charge
Aims

To empower Dental Hygienists and Therapists (DHTs) to work to their full scope of practice by increasing knowledge and confidence.

To motivate and inspire DHTs by discussing and understand the different career development opportunities available to them.

To support the transition of newly qualified DHTs into NHS Practice.

To support the reintroduction of Dental Therapists back into NHS Dental Care from PVT Hygiene roles.

Objectives

Discuss their Career Journey so far, including the HEE clinical fellowship and current role as DHT Programme lead. 

Give advice to Newly Qualified Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists- to support the transition into NHS Practice. 

Discuss leadership roles and career development opportunities within the NHS.

Learning outcomes

Explore the possible career pathways for a Dental Therapist

Recognise techniques to support Dental Therapists in their hands-on role and encourage working to their full scope of practice.

Understand the leadership ladder and utilise opportunities available on the NHS Leadership Academy.