Workforce, training and education
Yorkshire and Humber

DFT Regional Schemes.

There are 8 schemes within the Yorkshrie and the Humber Dental Foundation Training. 

 

 

JDFCT

The JDFCT Scheme is a unique combination of Secondary care Hospital posts and Primary care Dental Practice posts, alternated in the one educational programme over a 2-year period. It brings with it many challenges but also synergies, to produce a very well rounded and experienced Clinician, prepared for the future challenges and developments in dental care.

The Programme Director for the JDFCT scheme is Ian Wilson who has a wealth of experience in UK General Practice, working overseas and community outreach to marginalised communities. 

Ian is an experienced TPD and an innovator regarding coaching & Emotional Intelligence within the workplace

For the JDFCT Scheme please contact Ian Wilson

ian.wilson33@nhs.net

NY1

How does the NY1 Scheme run?

The York Scheme covers the North Yorkshire area including: York, Thirsk, Scarborough and Whitby on the east coast. We have a group of dedicated trainers who are committed to providing trainees with a great introduction to working in general dental practice.
Study days are usually held on a Friday at the York Hospital. We also have several away days, including the British Dental Association’s three day annual conference. Joint study and training days are arranged with the other schemes in Health Education England, working across Yorkshire and the Humber. 

There are several hands-on study days offering experience in minor oral surgery, endodontics (root canal treatment) and managing the worn dentition (the teeth).

 

The TPD for the NY1 scheme is Simon Hearnshaw.

Simon Hearnshaw
Programme Director
York DFT Scheme
simon.hearnshaw@hee.nhs.uk 

NY2

How does the NY2 Scheme run?

The NY2 Scheme covers the a large geographical area in Yorkshire currently including practices in: Great Ayton , Harrogate, York, Wetherby, Scarborough and Hunmanby on the East Coast.

We have a group of dedicated trainers who are committed to providing trainees with a great introduction to working in general dental practice.

Study days are held online and can also be joint with the other schemes in the Deanery working across Yorkshire.

Study days are not fixed to a particular day of the week.

The scheme uses peer review and hands-on sessions as part of its training.

We are committed to targeting specific educational needs and personalizing training events in order to make the study day programme relevant to each individual.

We also offer FDs the opportunity to manage a project in the wider community.

DFT can provide new graduates with a broad overview of career choices and a good understanding of the NHS system.

Who runs the Scheme?

The NY2 scheme is run by Isobel Greenstreet (i.greenstreet@nhs.net) who has had many years experience as an Educational Supervisor and working in NHS Dental Practice.

“Being an FD is one of the most exciting times of your professional career: there is a great deal to learn and space to grow. Therefore, I recommend that you fully engage with both with the foundation training scheme and your colleagues to maximise your learning in this crucial year.“

 

 

WY3

How is the WY3 Scheme run?

The Dewsbury scheme is spread across training practices mainly around Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield. The DF1 study days are most often held on Fridays, at the Oakwell Centre at Dewsbury District Hospital. There are a variety of away days throughout the year to help trainees broaden their experience.

Who runs the Dewsbury Scheme? 

The scheme’s director is Tony Kilcoyne. He has over 30 years’ experience training undergraduates and postgraduates. He has served as an appointed dental member of the GDC, a Board BDA Director, teaches many educational courses locally and nationally, covering areas such as advanced Restorative treatments, Practice Management, the Psychology of patient care and Emotional Intelligence. Tony is also a Specialist in Prosthodontics (Crowns, Bridges, Implants, Dentures etc) and runs his own specialist dental practice. 

Tony's philosophy is to help trainees achieve their best and challenge them to become thinking dentists for the 21st Century.

"With Foundation Training, you will get out of it what you put into it personally and professionally. I have been very proud to have been involved long enough to see foundation dentists who have come through their training here in Yorkshire and have gone on to establish great professional careers elsewhere in the UK."

Tony Kilcoyne
Programme Director for Dewsbury DF1 Scheme
anthony.kilcoyne@hee.nhs.uk

 

WY4

How is the WY4 scheme run?

 The TPD for the WY4 scheme is Mark McAlister.

mark.mcalister1@nhs.net 

 

SY5

The study days are generally, but not exclusively, held in Sheffield.  We have access to the clinical skill facility at the University Of Sheffield School Of Clinical Dentistry and the Medical Emergency Simulation centre in Mexborough.

The General Dental Practices are usually grouped around Rotherham, Sheffield, Doncaster and Barnsley.  Most practices are normally within easy commuting distance of Sheffield.

Our aim is to help the new graduate to apply and develop the knowledge and experience gained at Dental School to the workplace. Working together on the study day programme adds to the enjoyment of the year and deepens the learning experienced in the workplace.

Who runs the Scheme?

The Sheffield scheme is run by Craig Smith who has many years experience as a Trainer and running his own busy Dental Practice.

craig.smith@hee.nhs.uk

 

SY6

The TPD for the SY6 (Barnsley) scheme is Andrew Harrison

Please contact: 

Andrew Harrison   Andrew.Harrison@hee.nhs.uk 

 

SY7

How does the SY7 Scheme run?

The study days are generally, but not exclusively, held in Sheffield.  We have access to the clinical skill facility at the University Of Sheffield School Of Clinical Dentistry and the Medical Emergency Simulation centre in Mexborough.

The General Dental Practices are usually grouped around Rotherham, Sheffield, Doncaster and Barnsley.  Most practices are normally within easy commuting distance of Sheffield.

Our aim is to help the new graduate to apply and develop the knowledge and experience gained at Dental School to the workplace. Working together on the study day programme adds to the enjoyment of the year and deepens the learning experienced in the workplace.

Who runs the Scheme?

The Doncaster scheme is run by Matthew Milbourn who has had many years’ experience as a Trainer and working in NHS dental Practice too.

Matthew Milbourn
Programme Director
Doncaster DFT Scheme
Matthew.Milbourn@hee.nhs.uk

 

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