Team members implement and adhere to the practice policies and procedures which are readily accessible from the Practice Manager. Staff have been provided with a copy of each policy.
All new members of the team receive training in practice-wide procedures, policies and quality assurance activities as part of their induction. Appraisal meetings take place annually and include an assessment of training needs.
For our dental team, we undertake to:
- Understand our aims and objectives
- Have an understanding of the skills and competencies required to deliver the services successfully
- Understand and participate in our quality assurance activities.
- Dealing with emergencies, including a collapsed patient.
Dentists and, where appropriate, hygienists also understand the policies and procedures for:
- Referring patients.
- Requesting work from laboratories.
- Ordering materials and equipment.
- Clinical governance requirements and CQC standards of quality and safety.
- Professional and legal requirements affecting dentistry.
All GDC registrants meet their continuing professional development requirements and, as required by the GDC, maintain records of their individual CPD activity.
In addition, the practice maintains records of all practice-wide training it provides and training provided for individual members.
