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16 May 2012
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Foundation Training Programme for Dental Therapists (Start September 2012)

Dr Steve Clements : Programme Director for Foundation Training Dental Therapy

Contact : NHS West Midlands Dental Team , St Chad’s Court, Hagley Road, Edgbaston ,Birmingham, B16 9RG  
 0121 695 2587 / 2588
 

 

The West Midlands Foundation Training scheme for Dental Therapists was established in 2009 and is based on the Vocational Trainng scheme for Dental graduates. It is a structured introdution to NHS General Dental Practice for recently qualified Dental Therapists.We are looking for suitable Dentists and practices to provide a supportive environment for Dental Therapists. We are looking for recently qualified (or soon to be qualified) Dental Therapists who wish to pursue a career in NHS Dentistry.Applications are now open for the 2012/2013 scheme. Therapists will be based in practices around the West Midlands and attend monthly study days. In addition to the study day programme, Therapists, will complete an educational portfolio as well as 3 key skills, audit and a case presentation. The closing date for training applications is Friday 25th May 2012. The closing date for Dental Therapist applications is Friday 25th May 2012.

For further information please contact the Programme Director, Steve Clements via steve.clements@westmidlands.nhs.uk

Please click below for information and application forms

Application form for Trainers 2012

Information for Dental Therapists 2012

Information for Trainers 2012

Trainers & Training Practices required

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We are looking for enthusiastic dentists to become trainers on the West Midland Foundation Training Scheme for Dental Therapists. Foundation Therapists will be employed at the Training Practice a minimum of 3 days per week and they will attend a monthly study day programme.

Trainers will receive a training grant and be expected to help the Therapists increase their clinical skills and confidence in a General Practice environment.

For contact information please click here. Previous experience in Dental Vocational Training is not an essential requirement.