FACULTY OF GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE (UK)
Diploma in Leadership and Management
Course Outline
This highly regarded course will enable you to develop the vital transferable skills that underpin effective and functional leadership and management. It will teach you the specific knowledge you need to succeed as a leader within dentistry, the wider healthcare
environment and beyond. This Diploma is designed to provide successful candidates with new opportunities within their professional careers. By the end of this course, you will think differently and more capable of managing your career, your practice and others around you.
MODULES
• Personal leadership development • Leadership in healthcare
• Dentistry in the wider context • Law, ethics and risk
• Management skills for dentistry • Financial management
• Personnel and resources • The quality agenda
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Candidates can gain a great deal from this diploma. It works on improving knowledge and skill of management required within dentistry whilst providing career satisfaction. This is ideal for potential Faculty Fellowship candidates who aim to present their expertise in the leadership domain. This course offers the perfect in-depth theory to compliment the real life leadership and management experience of candidates.
SUPPORTED STUDY
This Diploma has recently been updated to reflect the latest thinking and practice. Guest lecturers, who are expert in their field of dentistry and beyond, provide fresh perspectives on the subject. This part-time course entails eight modules that each covers two days, over the space of two years. The format of the course offers an interactive and less classroom-bound approach. There are no exams on this course and each unit is assessed through assignments designed to enable you to apply your learning to your current working situation.
As a result you will see benefits to your dental practice from the course, throughout the two year duration of the Diploma. With modules held at The Royal College of Surgeons in
London over a Friday and a Saturday, the course is designed to reduce the time you need to spend away from practice.
“Leadership is an observable, learnable set of practices”
Course Leads
PHILIP JOHNSTONE, BChD, MFGDP(UK), Dip Rest Dent RCS(Eng), Dip DHSLM RCS(Eng), FFGDP(UK)
Graduating in 1986 from Leeds Dental School, Phil practised at The Mill Dental Practice in Sunderland as both an Associate and Principal for 26 years. He is a Chair of the General Dental Council Fitness to Practise Panel and a Clinical Support Manager for My Dentist. He was a long serving member of his LDC and has held various posts with Sunderland Teaching Primary Care Trust. As well as this Diploma Philip holds the Diploma in Restorative Dentistry and is an Assessor for the FGDP(UK) Fellowship.
KIERAN WATTERS, BDS DGDP (UK)
After qualifying from the University of Glasgow in 1977, Kieran worked in general dental practice until 2014. He has been on the Board of the FGDP(UK) West of Scotland Division and involved in a number of training and advisory positions since 1989 and has carried out assessments for General Dental Council and other healthcare organisations. After
completing the Certificate in Dental Health Services Leadership and Management, he became Associate Course Director in 2008.
“…leaders are made, not born, and made more by themselves than by any external means.” Warren Bennis
Testimonials
“After the Leadership and Management modules on Personal Development and Personnel Resources, I realised there was an aspect of dentistry that I’d completely overlooked for nearly half of my career. I truly believe that the non-clinical aspects of teaching at the Faculty in which I have been involved have enhanced my career satisfaction, my
communication and organisational skills not only for my own benefit but for my staff and most importantly our patients. I would highly recommend this to others. My only regret is that I had not experienced earlier in my career.”
Simon Belford, BDS DipImpDent (RCS Ed), DipImpDent (RCS Eng), FFGDP
“From starting the course very nervously, I was quickly put at ease within the group. The Tutors and guest speakers didn't talk at you, but encouraged discussion, allowing the group to fully interact in a relaxed way. Despite having worked within general dental practice for 30 years, this course opened my eyes to other areas of the profession outside my
experience. The course covered a wide range of topics and the training was delivered in a very informative and engaging way. I have gained a great deal from this course”.
Sue Levett, DHSLM RCS(Eng), DCP and Practice Manager
“A successful combination of dentistry with operational and strategic management, offering a broader look at dentistry”.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many assignments do I have to do? You have one assignment per module which you
will need to submit two months after the module has finished.
How long is the assignment? The assignment needs to be 3000 words, not including
references or appendices.
How many modules are there? There are eight modules in total.
How much does it cost? For members of the FGDP(UK) the course costs £8,500. For
non-members the cost is and £9,000. Flexible finance is available and allows candidates to pay fees in instalments at no extra cost.
How many places are there on the course? Approximately 20 places per intake. When I should I apply? Applications closes on the 31st July 2015.
Contact Information
For information on the Diploma Leadership and Management, contact the FGDP(UK) education team. Prospective candidates can register their interest or apply by calling 020 7869 6750 or via [email protected] .
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