Academic Dental Foundation Training Person Specification

This is an ideal post for any new graduate dentist who is thinking of an academic career or is
interested in gaining experience in research. It provides an opportunity for foundation dentists to
develop research skills in addition to the competences outlined in the Dental Foundation Curriculum.

The successful applicant will usually undertake on average 1 day a week in academic training after a
period of appropriate induction, experiencing different research opportunities, and gaining some
research experience.

Essential Desirable When

Evaluated
Eligibility • BDS or equivalent dental • Intercalated honours for BSc and/or Application
qualification recognised by the GDC additional qualifications e.g. MSc Form
• Applied and attended national DFT etc.
recruitment centre in November OR
2023 for entry in September 2024 • Evidence of participation in audits,
research or other related projects
Knowledge & • Demonstration of acquisition of the • Demonstration of good general Application
Achievements level of knowledge and skills knowledge and broad interest in Form and
necessary for the completion of academic dentistry Interview
foundation training • Involvement in research or audits as
• Demonstration of an interest and an undergraduate
potential commitment to an • Prizes or distinctions related to
academic career academia
• Demonstration of an interest and • Demonstration of knowledge of the
potential commitment to academic clinical academic career pathway
research

Education & • Demonstration an interest and • Demonstration of educational Application

Personal potential commitment to an reasons for applying for this Form and
Aspects academic career Academic Post Interview
• Demonstration of personal reasons
for applying for this Academic Post
Communication • As for standard person specification • Evidence of team working skills Application
Skills criteria • Evidence of leadership potential Form and
• Evidence through scientific Interview
publications and presentations