Dental Core Training Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Community Dental Services Induction 2021 (DCT03M)

Two documents have been sent to the trainees re pre-reading

Recommended to all

To ensure the new trainee has sufficient knowledge and skills to conduct clinical training Safely, Effectively and Efficiently.

Trust Induction

The structure and landscape of the Trust

Knowledge of Trust-wide policies and how/where to find them

Expected conduct of the trainee by the Trust

Contractual commitments of the trainee to the Trust

Mandatory training

Structure of support and escalation pathways to raise concerns regarding training and patient care

Instruction/training in all IT facilities to be used by the trainee

Guidance on Annual/Study/Sickness Leave policies and protocols

Specialty/Departmental Induction

Welcome

Who’s who in the department

Name of Educational Supervisor and Training Programme Director

Geographical bearings/department/wards/units

Timetable/Rota/Shift systems

Introduction and essential information from all units/specialties encountered within training programme.

Clinical Duties

Shadowing if possible

Clinical competency training and sign off in all procedures the trainee is expected to perform independently

Consent training

Standard operational procedures for all clinical sessions

All local guidelines/protocols of clinical procedures and how/where to find them

Other Information

How to claim expenses in relation to training and study leave

All information on Mandatory Study Days and how to book them

HEEYH recommend:

Trainees new to a ward based post NOT work alone for the first 2 weeks.

Attendance records of trainees sign in/out of induction sessions be kept.

CPD certs/points be given

It is intended that after all induction processes, the trainee will be familiar with timetables, local activity in the specialty and is safe to start training in both clinical and professional capacity with evidence to support it