The Dental Recruitment Division of Rutledge Healthcare possesses detailed and expert knowledge of the Dental Sector in Northern Ireland, England & Wales that has been developed and nurtured over years of dedicated service. We work closely with the best Practices in Northern Ireland, England & Wales plus we offer the best advice to Associate / Specialist Dentists and match their needs and aspirations to the best Practices.
Registration
All Associate Dentists must have the following to be eligible to work in United Kingdom:
- Be registered with the GDC (General Dental Council)
- Possess Professional Indemnity Insurance
- VT Number
The Dental Division currently offers a wide range of roles Senior Dentists, Associate Dentists & Orthodontists across all of Northern Ireland, England & Wales. The Practices range from Private, Mixed (NHS & Private) to NHS. All Practices offer complete patient lists.
- Our aim is to offer the best advice to both Practices and Dental Associates.
- Enhance our existing and develop new relationships with Practices and Dentists.
- To remain at the forefront of Dental Recruitment in Northern Ireland.
General Dental Council
The General Dental Council is the regulatory body that manages, ensures that standards in Dental treatment are kept to a maximum and deals with disciplinary matters.
All dentists, dental nurses, dental technicians, clinical dental technicians, dental hygienists, dental therapists and orthodontic therapists must be registered with GDC to work in the UK.
The purpose is to protect the public by regulating the dental team. We do that by:
- Registering qualified professionals
- Setting standards of dental practice and conduct
- Assuring the quality of dental education
- Ensuring professionals keep up-to-date
- Helping patients with complaints about a dentist or dental care professional
- Working to strengthen patient protection
All Dentists that are educated in the in the UK & the European Economic Area need to apply directly to the GDC and the link is:
www.gdc-uk.org/Potential+registrant/
Contact numbers:
0044 845 222 4141 or 0044 20 7887 3800
If you are a Dentist and haven’t been educated in the UK or the European Economic Area you will need to complete the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE).
What is the Overseas Registration Exam?
The ORE is an exam that overseas qualified dentists have to pass in order to register with the GDC. Registration allows dentists to practise dentistry unsupervised in the UK.
The ORE tests the clinical skills and knowledge of dentists from outside the European Economic Area whose qualifications are not eligible for full registration with the GDC here in the UK. Candidates are expected to meet or exceed the standard of a ‘just passed’ UK BDS graduate.
The exam is based on the UK dental curriculum and uses modern assessment methods to ensure a robust and consistent exam. The exam has two parts:
Part 1 is a written exam and the cost is £600
Part 2 is a clinical exam and the cost is £2250
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance is a policy that all Dentists must have as this covers the Dentists against any legal proceeding that may arise from work as a Dentist.
Below are websites on Professional Indemnity Insurance companies:
Vocational Training Number
Vocational Training Number (VT Number) is granted to all UK Trained Dentists once they complete 1 years training after graduating from Dental Qualification.
International Dentists can apply for exemptions in order to gain VT Certificate.
Registration Process
When registering with Rutledge Healthcare Consultant you will be required to:
- Send a copy of your CV
- Send copies of your GDC Certificate, Professional Indemnity Insurance & VT Number Certificate
- Complete a registration interview with a Healthcare Consultant
- Provide correct and accurate information
- Provide 2 References
- Must be presentable at interview
Our service is completely 100% confidential and we listen to your needs and match these to the best Practice. We have a reputation for dental recruitment excellence as can be demonstrated by the number of happy Dentists who have been placed over the years of service to the Dental Sector in Northern Ireland & the UK.
We guarantee is best advice will be given to each individual Dentist with regards to vacancies, career advancement & remuneration.
Please contact Richard McFarland (Recruitment Manager) Email: rmcfarland@rutledgegroup.co.uk
