Re: Orthodontic Therapy Programme

Thank you for your enquiry regarding the above training programme at the University of Central Lancashire.

The University currently offers a one-year training programme in Orthodontic Therapy which consists of an initial 2 week training block in June followed by a 3 week block training programme in September and 12 individual study days, which are based at the University. The remainder of your training will take place within your Orthodontic Practice or Department under the supervision and guidance of your Specialist Orthodontist.

I have pleasure in enclosing an application pack together with relevant application forms.

The next course starts on 22nd June 2020.

The closing date for applications is 1st May 2020, but we will consider applications after this date if any places are still available. Interviews will be held in January and March 2020.

Trainee Orthodontic Therapists will be selected following an interview process, and a meeting with your Clinical Mentor/Trainer.

If you have any queries, please contact Greenbank Hub on:

MedDentAdminProg@uclan.ac.uk

Kind regards,

Hemant K PatelCourse LeaderOrthodontic Therapy Programme

Application Pack - Orthodontic Therapy Programme

Please find enclosed an application pack, containing the following:-

General documentation…

1 Outline of the UCLan Orthodontic Therapy Programme2 The Course Leader3 The application process and course timetable at a glance

For the applicant Student (Trainee)

4 Responsibilities of the Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist5 Person Specification for the Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist6 Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist Application Form

For the applicant’s proposed Clinical Mentor

7 Responsibilities of the Clinical Mentor8 Clinical Setting Requirements9 Person Specification for the Clinical Mentor10 Clinical Mentor Application Form

The course starts in June 2020 and will be held at the University of Central Lancashire. For information on fees, please refer to www.uclan.ac.uk/study_here/fees_and_finance/index.php under the Section Non Standard fees. Please note that this does not include fees for the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) exams; please refer to their website for current information: http://www.rcsed.ac.uk/

Suitable candidates will be selected after interview with the Course Leader. The Clinical Mentors (Trainers) will be required to meet Course Representatives to discuss their responsibilities and mentoring expectations unless they have acted as Clinical Mentor previously.

As part of the selection process your Clinical Mentor will be expected to complete a self-assessment workplace questionnaire, which will be followed-up by a workplace visit to ensure that the training facilities within the Specialist Practice or equivalent are appropriate for clinical training.

1. Outline of Orthodontic Therapy Programme

The UCLan Orthodontic Therapy Programme is a one-year course designed to train Dental Care Professionals as Orthodontic Therapists. The introduction of the Dental Care Professional Register in 2006 now permits Dental Care Professionals to train as Orthodontic Therapists and treat orthodontic patients in the UK, under the supervision of an Orthodontist. The General Dental Council has stated that individuals can register and work as orthodontic therapists following completion of an approved course and by successfully obtaining a Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy. The UCLan Orthodontic Therapy Programme has been approved by the General Dental Council as an appropriate course for the training of Orthodontic Therapists.

Content and Course Format

The one year course comprises the following:-

1. An initial two week training block commencing 22nd June 2020, including the 2-day Mentor Training Event held on 25th and 26th June 2020.

2. A full time 3 week block of training at UCLan in September, followed by 12 study days over the year to be held at UCLan.

3. Workplace training in an approved orthodontic practice or department, with the Specialist Orthodontist or Consultant Orthodontist acting as the workplace clinical Mentor / Trainer.

The course comprises 3 modules delivered over 52 weeks:-

Module DescriptionZZ0031 Foundation Clinical Knowledge of

Orthodontic TherapyZZ0032 Clinical Practice of Orthodontic TherapyZZ0033 Communication, Professionalism,

Leadership & Management in Orthodontic Therapy

Further details of the course content are as follows:-

ZZ0031 Foundation Clinical Knowledge of Orthodontic Therapy Module Content

This module aims to enable the students to develop the underpinning knowledge of the clinical sciences and bio psychosocial issues relevant to evidenced based practice within Orthodontic Therapy. The module aims to develop the theoretical knowledge base required for safe, competent clinical practice exploring the concepts of health and well-being from a medical and bio psychosocial approach.The syllabus content will be applied to encourage the acquisition of knowledge, understanding and skill development and will include:• Biomedical Sciences and Oral Biology - Oral Physiology - Craniofacial, Oral and Dental anatomy - Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry relevant to Orthodontic therapy• Dental Biomaterials Science - Limitations of such materials - Safety aspects of materials• Human Disease

• Infection Control• Medical Emergencies and the Principles of First Aid• Medical History taking and the Principles of patient assessment• Bio psychosocial approaches to treatment within of Orthodontic therapy • Assessment, interventions and evaluation within Orthodontic Therapy practice.• The scientific principles of medical ionizing radiation and statutory regulations• The Principles of Clinical Orthodontics - Occlusion (normal occlusion and the classification of malocclusion) - Tooth movement - Mechanical Principles of Orthodontic appliances - Limitations of Orthodontic Treatment

ZZ0032 Clinical Practice of Orthodontic Therapy Module Content

To enable the student apply and further develop clinical knowledge and skills within practice. To encourage and develop the student as a reflective, evidenced based, practitioner, actively involved in their continuing professional development and able to work safely within the scope of practice of a Orthodontic therapist.

The focus of this module will relate directly to the specific work practices of the student and all learning objectives will relate to both underpinning knowledge and the practical application of skills. The knowledge and skills required are mapped against the GDC Learning outcomes for Orthodontic therapists within “Preparing for Practice“ (GDC 2015). Content will include ethical, legal. public interest and accountability issues. A learning support package will be devised and agreed with Mentor in terms of formal and informal student support sessions. These support sessions may take the form of formal teaching sessions supported tutorials, directed study and/or clinical skill tutorials.

The syllabus content will be applied to encourage the acquisition of knowledge, understanding and skill development and will include:

• Reflection and Reflective Practice and its role within Personal Professional Development.• Evidence based practice.• Emergency Orthodontic Care (Identification of damaged Orthodontic appliances)• The Role of the Orthodontic Therapist within the Dental Team• Collaborative working within Orthodontic Practice• Optimising effective self-care and enabling healthy lifestyle choices within patients undergoing and post orthodontic treatment• Pain and Anxiety Control• Application of the bio-psychosocial model to orthodontic practice• Health and safety within the clinical environment.• Clinical Record Keeping• Orthodontic Instruments (selection, use and maintenance)• Removable Appliance Placement• Fixed Appliance Placement• Fixed Appliance Removal• Medical Emergencies and the Principles of First Aid

ZZ0033 Communication, Professionalism, Leadership and Management in Orthodontic Therapy

This module aims to provide opportunities for students to explore, reflect on and evaluate their role as an Orthodontic therapist within their work organisation and current Public Health and Health Care policy. Includes approaches to governance, managing quality and evidence based practice in orthodontic care settings

• Quality monitoring, Quality assurance & quality enhancement• Roles of professional, regulatory and statutory bodies in quality monitoring• Standards and codes of practice• Managing & developing the human resource – facilitating appraisal and personal development • Approaches to staff development and its link to quality assurance/enhancement• Methods of, and skills for, mentoring & supervision• Law, Ethics and Professionalism within Orthodontic Therapy• Management and Leadership within Orthodontic therapy• Skills to support Evidence Base Practice • Developing as a Reflective Practitioner

Communication

• Introduction to effective communication skills • Verbal and non-verbal communication skills• Models of communication• Client centered care• Working with diversity• Effective Communication within teams• Inter professional & inter agency working in orthodontic Practice.

Public Health practice

• The role of the orthodontic therapist relating to current health promotion & the public health agenda.• Changing health behaviours • Overview of health and social inequalities in the UK

The student will train under the close supervision of their Mentor. After successful completion of all modules of the course, including satisfactory workplace reports, end-of-module assessments and a project, the student can then apply to sit for the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy examination awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (Dip. Orth. Ther. RCSEd).

The Course Leader is Dr Hemant Patel and the programme involves teaching from a variety of Consultants and Specialist Orthodontists. This will be delivered using a mixture of seminars and lectures which will cover the theoretical aspects of the Orthodontic Therapy curriculum. In addition, clinical training will include typodont exercises and sessions in the Postgraduate Dental Suite.

Eligibility Please see Personal Specifications for both the Student (Trainee) and Clinical Mentor.

Cost For information on fees, please refer to the link below: www.uclan.ac.uk/study_here/fees_and_finance/index.php (plus Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) exam fees). Please note that if offered a place on the course, a non-refundable deposit of £2,500 will be required.

2. The Course Leader

Dr. Hemant Patel BDS, M.Orth, RCS(Edin), M Orth RCS(Eng) MRCP(Glas)

Hemant qualified as a dentist in 1991 from the University of Liverpool. After a period of vocational training in general dental practice and various hospital posts he commenced specialist training at the University of Manchester. He obtained his Certificate of Specialist Training and the Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In February 2009 he was made a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow.

Hemant is registered as a Specialist Orthodontist with the General Dental Council. He is a member of the Specialist Practitioner Group of the British Orthodontic Society, and a Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists.

Hemant is a member of the following associations:

British Dental Association British Orthodontic Society World Federation of OrthodontistsAmerican Association of Orthodontists British Lingual Orthodontic Society British Orthodontic Society University Teachers Group

3 The application process and course timetable at a glance

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How to Apply

Link to Uclan website:

www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/orthodontic_therapy_programme.php

At HOW TO APPLY, select the Online Application System link and complete the application following the link and screen shot below:-

https://my.uclan.ac.uk/BANP/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon

As part of this application you will need to upload the Clinical Mentor

application form completed by the Clinical Mentor who will be supporting you.

Please complete the online application including Clinical Mentor application form as soon as possible, The closing date for applications is 1st May 2020. However, we will applications after this date if any places are still available.

Jan and March 2020

Applicants and their Clinical Mentors will be invited to UCLan.Applicants will be interviewed by the Course Leader. The Clinical Mentor will meet with members of the Course Team to discuss support and logistical issues.

1st May 2020

Closing date for receipt of applications (offers will be sent to successful applicants).

10th June 2020

Acceptance and deposit to be received by this date to confirm your place on the course.

22nd June 2020

Course begins. Block of two weeks including the two day Mentor Training Event on 27th and 28th June 2019.

7th Sep2020

Start of three week block training programme at Preston.

Oct 2020 – June 2021

In practice clinical training plus monthly visits to Preston – dates to be confirmed.

Apr 2020

Final assessments and course end

May - June 2020

Final examinations for Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

4. Responsibilities of the Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist

The following is a list of obligations of the Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist. The Clinical Mentor will need to ensure that the student fulfils all these obligations:

1. Attend the practice or hospital department for the agreed hours and perform such clinical duties as appropriate for patient care and personal learning needs

2. Determine personal learning needs in discussion with the trainer

3. Maintain and keep up-to-date their written and electronic log of clinical activity and be prepared to submit it for inspection when requested

4. Take an active part both in weekly tutorials with the trainer and periodic progress review

5. Attend all of the core course and all study days organised during the training period; normally the only reason for not attending a study day will be sickness [prior written approval from the course leader must be obtained for absence from the core course and study days other than sickness]

6. Ensure that holidays do not lead to absence from the study days

7. Adhere to all the course rules and regulations

5. Person Specification for the Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist

Person Specification

Job Title: Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist

Department: School of Dentistry

Attributes Essential Desirable

Qualifications One of the following qualifications:

The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) National Certificate examination

The S/NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing awarded by an approved NVQ or SVQ provider

Any qualification determined by the GDC to entitle the holder to register as a dental hygienist / therapist / technician

be qualified at IELTS level 7 or equivalent (if English is not first language)

Registered with the GDC with at least one year full time or equivalent post qualification experience

GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at Grade C or above, or equivalent

National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing

Certificate in Dental Radiography

Certificate in Impression Taking

Certificate in Oral Health Education

Skills & Abilities Manually dexterous

Good communicator

Good basic IT skills – confident with use of email and the internet

Works well in team

Familiar with use of digital photography

Experience with PowerPoint presentations

Personal Attributes Able to work under pressure

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to use initiative

Evidence of high degree of integrity in all professional areas and understands confidentiality

Caring approach to patients

Ability to adapt to change

Conscientious and meticulous

Aware of own limitations and when to ask for assistance

Other Able to work full-time throughout course

Aware and committed to the requirements of the course

Demonstrates a desire to learn

Able to undergo an Enhanced DBS check that would be deemed satisfactory by the GDC for registration purposes and is satisfactory to the University for admission to the course.

Minimum of 1-year experience in clinical orthodontics

6 Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist application notes

Please log onto our Website by using this link-

https://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/orthodontic_therapy_programme.php

If you have not applied to UCLAN before, you may need to create a login account in order to proceed.

Please read the Application Guidance notes online prior to completing your application. It would be helpful if you could providing the following information within your personal statement:-

a) Include details of your orthodontic experience and level of competency.

b) Explain how you think you will benefit from being on this course.

c) List any relevant courses attended in last 5 years.

d) Describe any experience that you have of working in a team. You may give examples from both inside and outside dentistry.

e) Give a recent example that demonstrates that you have effective communication and interpersonal skills.

f) Give a recent example to show your abilities in determining priorities and self-management of time.

Please remember to attach your Clinical Mentor Application form to your online application.

Once these forms have been received, short-listing will take place. A formal, competitive, interview will be arranged, and, if your Clinical Mentor has not acted in this capacity previously, they will also be required to attend on that day to give the opportunity to discuss the training process with the Course Leader.

After interviews, successful candidates will receive a formal offer of a place on the course, which will be subject to all documentation being received by the School office satisfactorily.

Clinical Mentor Information7. Responsibilities of the Clinical Mentor

The trainer/student relationship is of paramount importance. It should be remembered that many students will have never worked in a patient’s mouth before and will require considerable support and encouragement during the year. Guidance will be needed at each visit as well as procedural checks. This is likely to be a requirement of the professional indemnity arrangements in training a student. The emphasis will be on developing an interchange that allows the trainer to form an awareness of the student’s progress on the one hand, and the student to be able to call on the trainer's experience and guidance on the other.

1. In employing a student orthodontic therapist the trainer is required to:

Take responsibility for the student's actions and so the student must agree to obey the trainer's directions.

Agree hours of work in advance. It is expected that a trainee will normally work on average 35 hours a week, exclusive of lunch breaks, including any study day courses. The student will work 7-8 clinical sessions per week (where a session is either a morning or an afternoon) for the year of training.

Ensure all required documentation is submitted to UCLan prior to start of course.

Co-operate with providing documentation, correspondence or attendance (where requested) as required by the General Dental Council.

Understand that any concerns about the students’ fitness to practice should be shared with UCLan and the GDC if necessary.

2. Upon appointment trainers would be expected to be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuing education and training and following appointment will be obliged to attend a Mentor Training Event. This will seek to develop the skills required in the one-to-one teaching situation, to indicate methods of preparing the practice for a student, and of maintaining a satisfactory working relationship between trainer and student. The Mentor Training Event will provide Verifiable CPD to Mentors and students. The Event will last 2 days on and 25 th and 26th June 2020. The Students and Mentors must attend on the first day (full day) and Mentors only on the second day (we will aim to finish at 1pm). We encourage you to also invite either your Practice Manager or Dental Nurse who will be supporting the Trainee to this event.

3. Provide the student with adequate administrative support and the full time assistance of a suitably qualified dental nurse.

4. The trainer (or a suitable equivalent) must be available for day-to-day guidance of the student. Under the indemnity agreements of the course, all patients seen by the student must also be checked by a Specialist Orthodontist.

5. The trainer must set aside a period of between two and three hours each week for a formal in-practice seminar. This must be in the normal practice working hours.

6. The trainer will require the student to attend the core course and the educational study day programme ensuring that the student’s holidays do not lead to absence from this. These occupy 32 days per year. Absence for reasons other than sickness will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances. Repeated unexplained absence will be interpreted as withdrawal from the course and will make it impossible for the student to be verified as having completed the Orthodontic Therapy Course.

7. The trainer will inform the course leader of any absence of the trainee from the practice.

8. The trainer will provide the student with satisfactory facilities so that a wide range of orthodontic practice is experienced and so that as far as is reasonably possible the student is fully occupied.

9. The trainer will assess and monitor the student's progress and professional development and provide feedback as necessary. He/she will also undertake to ensure that the student's written clinical log is kept up-to-date and submitted electronically to UCLan regularly. To ensure that all the processes involved in on-going assessment including liaison with the course leader, are undertaken.

10. The trainer will be asked to assist with the general progress of the course and its evaluation. This may mean setting time aside to be available for pre-arranged visits from other orthodontic therapy students during the course.

11. Advise on the final verification of the student’s satisfactory completion of the work detailed in the continuous assessment record and the course in general.

12. Advise the Course Leader if the circumstances of the trainer, the student or the practice change in such a way as to alter the contract of employment between the trainer and the student.

13. Advise the Course Leader if there are any problems with the Trainee.

8. Clinical Setting Requirements for Orthodontic Therapy Course

The UCLan Orthodontic Therapy Course will involve a two week block course in June, a three week block course in September and 12 study days based at the School of Medicine and Dentistry, and workplace training in an appropriate Orthodontic Practice clinical setting.

The following is a list of the practice requirements necessary for students undertaking the Orthodontic Therapy Programme. These areas will need to be self-audited prior to the beginning of the course.

A Safe Practice Environment Compliance with all necessary legislation including Health and Safety and Equality and

Diversity Infection control demonstration Appropriate medical emergency drug kit and emergency oxygen supply Date and evidence of BLS training

B Equipment and Instrumentation Identified clinical space for student orthodontic therapist Appropriate quality and quantity of contemporary orthodontic instrumentation and materials Light cure systems Access to radiographic equipment for panoramic and lateral cephalometric radiographs Access to digital photography Appropriate storage and retrieval system for study casts Availability of appropriate orthodontic educational resources e.g. books; videos; journals

C Support Staff and Practice Organisation Qualified nursing support identified for student therapist Appropriate administrative and secretarial support Availability of practice literature and patient information leaflets for orthodontic treatment Good quality of clinical records [photos, study models and radiographs] Appointment book – sufficient time for procedures and treatment of non-medical

emergencies [guidelines to be provided] Clinical audit/peer review undertaken Clinical governance in place

D The Practice as a Training Environment Proximity of trainer - as every patient will need to be seen with the trainer Colleagues other than the trainer prepared to be involved if required Range of work [variety of malocclusions and treatment approaches in common use] Use of a laboratory providing appliances to an appropriate standard Access to internet, email and computer with standard Microsoft software

9. Person Specification for the Clinical Mentor

Person Specification

Job Title: Clinical Mentor for Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist

Department: School of Dentistry

Attributes Essential DesirableQualifications Registered on the Specialist List of

the GDC in OrthodonticsRegistered Diploma or Membership in Orthodontics of one of the Royal Colleges or equivalent

Training skills Willing to undertake appropriate preparation and training required to become and remain a trainer

Experience acting as a trainer

Audit & CPD Proven commitment to postgraduate education and CPD

Current participation in peer review, audit or research

Commitment to course

Willing to work within the Mentor agreement (attached)

Willing to re-organise own daily routine and those of the practice to take account of the presence of a student orthodontic therapist

Willing to supervise student for every patient, every visit

Demonstrates a desire to train and an enthusiasm for orthodontic therapy training

Be able to monitor the student progress within the clinical setting, assessing competencies and overseeing appropriate patient caseload as specified by the course

Be prepared to work closely with the course team throughout the course

Providing appropriate training environment

Prepared to ensure the training environment consistently meets the list of clinical setting requirements in the hospital or practice

Provide appropriate nursing and administrative support for therapist

Support workplace visit and willingness to respond to report

Works as part of a team within a well-run practice or hospital department

Can demonstrate involvement in staff appraisal, training and development

Is up-to-date on current best clinical practice

Skills & Abilities Good communicator

Good basic IT skills – confident with use of email and the internet – and prepared to assist student in these areas

Familiar with use of digital photography

Experience with PowerPoint presentations

Personal Attributes Willing to offer appropriate pastoral support to a student orthodontic therapist

Evidence of high degree of integrity in all professional areas and understands confidentiality

Open to educational opportunities

Leadership qualities

Motivational skills

Enthusiastic and positive

Other Able to work as trainer throughout duration of course

Aware and committed to the requirements of the course

Supports UCLan in written and electronic course evaluation and feedback e.g. GDC revalidation

Demonstrates a desire to learn

10. Clinical Mentor Application Form

Clinical Mentor Details:

1. SurnameFirst NameGDC No.Date of BirthPreferred email for correspondencePhoto (Please attach passport photo or send photo digitally to

AllenHub@uclan.ac.uk)Supervising (student):

Practice Details:2. Practice Name

Practice Address

PostcodeTelephone No.Mobile No.Fax No.EmailHome AddressIs your practice registered with the CQC?

Qualifications:

3. Qualifications including dates (please include date of entry onto the Specialist Orthodontic list)

Status in the practice:

4. What is your status in the practice or department?:Sole owner / Partner / Expense Sharing Partner / Associate / Consultant

Names & Qualifications of any other Dentists working in the practice

5. Please list names and qualifications of any other dentists working in the practice or department who will be involved in the trainingName:Partner / Expense Sharing Partner / Associate / Assistant / other Full / Part-time

Name:

Partner / Expense Sharing Partner / Associate / Assistant / other Full / Part-time

Name:Partner / Expense Sharing Partner / Associate / Assistant / other Full / Part-time

Name:Partner / Expense Sharing Partner / Associate / Assistant / other Full / Part-time

6. Do you have sufficient space, nursing support and patients to provide a student orthodontic therapist with 7-8 clinical sessions per week (where a session is a morning or an afternoon)

Yes / No

7. Will an experienced / qualified dental nurse work with the student orthodontic therapist?

Yes / No

8. Will the student orthodontic therapist have their own surgery? Yes / No

9. Will the student orthodontic therapist work in more than one practice or departments? If so, please specify how many?

Yes / No__________

10. Please complete your proposed training timetable below. In each box please provide the following information:- where the session will take place- who will be the supervisor(s) on this session

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayA.M.

P.M.

11. Do you have internet and email access in the practice / department?

Yes / No

12. Do you use digital photography in the practice / department? Yes / No

13. Are you able to undertake a two to three hour teaching session per week with your student, separate from the clinical commitment?

Yes / No

14. The indemnity for the course requires every patient the student sees to be checked by an orthodontist on the specialist list at every visit. Will this be possible in your practice or department?

Yes / No

15. To act as a Clinical Mentor you must be willing to assess and monitor the student’s progress and complete assessments and reports on their development? To raise any concerns about the students’ fitness to practice with UCLan and the GDC if necessary. Please sign to confirm that you are happy to act in this capacity.

________________Signature

Consent

I consent to the University of Central Lancashire using my name and personal email details to share with other mentors and students on the Orthodontic Therapy Programme. I understand my details will be given to other students/Mentors on the course to share information prior to starting the course.

I, the student (print name) .……………………………………..........................................

I, the Clinical Mentor (print name) ..……………......................…………………………………….

I, the student (signature) …………………………………………………………

I, the Mentor (signature) ……………………………………............................

Student Fees

IMPORTANT - Please confirm whether you are paying the student fees by including a letter on letter headed paper confirming the name and address of your Practice.

__________________________________________________________________________

If there is any further information that you feel would be helpful, please provide it here.

Mentor Agreement

The Clinical Mentor agrees to the following with respect to the support of the named student on the UCLan Orthodontic Therapy Programme

1. That teaching blocks, and all other teaching days at the University can be taken as study days by the student, and will not affect their holiday entitlement within the clinical practice.

2. That the Mentor will supervise the student within a relevant clinical setting for a minimum of 3.5 days per week throughout the duration of the programme.

3. That the Mentor will ensure that required equipment is available to the student in order for him/her to complete the coursework to the necessary level.

4. That the Mentor will follow the “transition timetable” distributed at Mentor Training Event to ensure a smooth transition into the clinical setting after the end of the two week block.

5. That the weekly tutorial sessions are classed as study and should therefore be within the clinical time. This should be 2-3 hours per week.

6. That the points 1, 2 and 5 above should be treated as fully paid working days.

7. That the Mentor will attend a compulsory two-day mentor training event.

8. That the Mentor will fully engage and cooperate with the UCLan teaching team to support the student. This includes ensuring the students written and electronic clinical log is kept up to date and co-operating with UCLan on their own requirements e.g. GDC revalidations.

9. That the Mentor will fully support the student in developing case presentations for the RCS exam.

10. Agree that any concerns about the students’ fitness to practice should be shared with UCLan and the GDC if necessary.

Signed (Mentor): Print Name:

Date:

Countersigned (Student) Print Name:

Date

Countersigned (Course Leader) Print Name:

Checklist for Mentors

Orthodontic Therapy Programme

All items listed must be received before interviews take place.

We will need your photo and date of birth so that you can be issued with a Staff Associate Corporate Card.

Name of Mentor …………………………………………………………….……

Name of student……..……………………………………………………….…..

Completed Clinical Mentor Application form □

Photograph of Mentor – digital (jpeg) □

Signed personal details consent form □

Sponsor Letter if applicable (letter from mentor confirming payment of fees – original & on company letter head) □

Signed Mentor Agreement (attached) □