An Opportunity to share your knowledge with a new Dental Therapist Graduate!
We are looking for qualified and experienced dental practitioners and dental therapists to become Educational Supervisors (Trainers) starting 01 September 2025 on our Dental Foundation Therapy scheme across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Winchester, Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
Dental Foundation Therapy is a programme designed to support newly qualified dental therapist graduates entering NHS Primary Dental Care for the first time and completion of the programme will result in the award of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Dental Therapy Foundation Training. Dental Foundation Therapists are appointed to approved training practices for a period of 12 months and are required to attend all the Thames Valley & Wessex weekly day-release educational programme, usually held on Thursdays.
Dental Foundation Therapy Training is entirely funded by the NHS. Trainees follow the local curriculum and are expected to complete regular assessments and a number of written and practical assignments. Educational Supervisors (Trainers) carry out direct observation (DOPS) of trainees and complete assessments and other exercises with the trainee and jointly record these in the e-Portfolio.
Interested and want to find out more? Further information is available HERE or REGISTER for a Q&A Webinar on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 1:15 pm – 1:45 pm to find out more.
Educational Supervisor Application forms and all supporting documents for the 2025-2026 Dental Therapy Foundation Training are available to download below.
FORM B – Application form for Educational Supervisors – to be completed
SELF ASSESSMENT FORM – to be completed
Completed Application forms and supporting documents should be emailed to sue.osullivan5@nhs.net
Please read all supporting documents prior to completing and submitting your application:
Educational Supervisor Guidance
ES Person and Practice Specification