DFT Regional Schemes.
There are 8 schemes within the Yorkshrie and the Humber Dental Foundation Training.
The JDFCT Scheme is an innovative and transformative educational program that seamlessly integrates Primary Care Dental Practice and Secondary Care Hospital placements over a dynamic two-year period.
This unique structure not only presents a range of challenges but also fosters valuable synergies, cultivating clinicians who are exceptionally well-rounded, resilient and equipped to tackle the evolving landscape of dental care.
Ian Wilson, as the Programme Director oversees the scheme. He has extensive experience in UK General Practice, international work, and community outreach to marginalised populations which enrich the program's vision.
Ian alongside other colleagues within Dental Foundation Training have extensive experience in coaching and Emotional Intelligence within the workplace, empowering future dental professionals to thrive in their careers.
You are welcome to apply for this unique opportunity to grow, learn, and prepare for the future of dental care, as we nurture the next generation of compassionate, independent and skilled clinicians ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
For the JDFCT Scheme please contact Ian Wilson:
ian.wilson33@nhs.net
The NY1 scheme has practices in the North Yorkshire and sometimes the northern West Yorkshire area. The scheme has a group of dedicated Educational Supervisors who are committed to providing Foundation Dentists with a supportive introduction to general dental practice. Face to face Study Days are held mostly in Leeds.
The TPD for the NY1 Scheme is:
Simon Hearnshaw - simon.hearnshaw@nhs.net
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.“
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 covers the M62 belt south of Leeds and Bradford and practices linked to the scheme cover a large geographical area.
Yorkshire & Humber DFT is organised centrally, so, you will share some study days with some or all of the other Yorkshire schemes. The WY4 study days are based in Leeds.
Mark McAlister is the TPD for WY4 and is an experienced dentist who has a keen interest in education, endodontics and all aspects of dentistry. We aim to support and develop FDs in an environment where they can explore their knowledge and progress their skills.
Feel free to contact Mark at mark.mcalister1@nhs.net.
The SY5 scheme is part of the South Yorkshire Region (Area 3 area of Y&H). The practices for SY5 are based around Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley & Doncaster.
Most FD’s like to live in the busy hub of Sheffield and all practices are commutable by car from Sheffield. There are also good public transport networks from Sheffield to Rotherham & Doncaster via bus, tram-train and train for those who don’t drive.
Study days are a combination of virtual and face to face, with the latter held at various venues around the region, including Sheffield & Leeds.
Historically the practices and ES’s around the SY5 scheme are very experienced with DFT and provide FD’s great opportunities in clinical practice in all clinical domains. The patients are often high dental need and very receptive of quality NHS treatments.
The SY5 scheme is facilitated by Craig Smith (craig.smith54@nhs.net), who has 25 years of GDP experience, and until 2018 owned a busy NHS DFT training practice in Sheffield. Craig has been a TPD for DFT for 10 years and has supported over 120 FD’s successfully completing DFT in our region. Craig has qualifications in BDS and Clinical Education. He also has experience with working undergraduates as a clinical teacher, and so fully understands the common matters that new graduates require in transitioning from Dental School to General Dental Practice.
The TPD for the SY6 (Barnsley) scheme is Andrew Harrison
Please contact:
Andrew Harrison Andrew.Harrison@hee.nhs.uk
How does the SY7 Scheme run?
The General Dental Practices in this scheme tend to be grouped around Rotherham, Sheffield, and Doncaster. Most practices are normally within easy commuting distance of Sheffield. Study days vary in their location many being in central Leeds and Sheffield whilst a few use our blackboard learning pages and collaborate for online sessions. Scheme days tend to occur closely alongside other South Yorkshire schemes.
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 SY7 scheme is run by Matthew Milbourn who has had many years’ experience as a Trainer and works in an NHS dental Practice in the area too.
Matthew Milbourn
Programme Director
SY7 DFT Scheme