The applications for the training scheme are mapped against the person specification. All criterion must be evidenced to enable to applicant to proceed to interview.

The applicant must:

• hold a recognised UK qualification in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy within the last 24 months and have registration with the General Dental Council as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist.

OR 

• be enrolled at a recognised UK Higher Education Institution, in your final year of study, for a qualification in Dental Hygiene and Dental and be eligible for initial registration with the General Dental Council.

You must also meet the following essential criteria: 

Clinical:

• Basic Life Support within the last 12 months ( or confirmation that training will be completed before the 1 September start date)
• Understanding of clinical risk management 
• Appropriate level of clinical knowledge 
• Clear, logical thinking, showing an analytical/scientific approach 
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination

​Communication

• Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English
• ability to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate 

​Management and Leadership 

• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to organise oneself and own work
• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Ability to take responsibility and make decisions
• Information technology skills

Professionalism 

• Uses non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues, regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status.
• Meets professional health requirements
• Interpersonal skills (i.e. sees patients as people, empathise, work co-operatively with others, open and non-defensive, sense of humour)
• Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Shows awareness of own limitations