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Pulse Connexions recognises the
value of dentists as key healthcare professionals with
a vital role to play in the UK health sector. We are committed
to delivering only the most skilled individuals to our
clients and maintaining the high level of dental care
in the UK.
Our positions are mostly in new surgeries, equipped with
modern state-of-the-art technology. Computerised dental
records, on-demand X-ray recall and the latest surgical
equipment are matched with a full range of technical and
professional skills.
In this environment, you will have access to a wide range
of specialist skills, enabling you to deliver high quality
dental care to your patients and giving you a key role
in a highly professional team. You will also enjoy a programme
of continuous professional development, ensuring that
your knowledge remains at the cutting edge of current
dental practice.
Once you have registered
with us, one of our experienced consultants will contact
you to discuss your skills, requirements and expectations.
Our established client base trusts our screening procedures
and the candidates we put forward reflect our aim to provide
only the best individuals with specialist career needs.
Dental nurses are key members of
the dental care team. In the UK, their growing professional
status is a key feature of the developing dental care
environment.
Pulse Connexions is now actively searching for skilled
dental nurses who are able to work to the highest standards
and in the most modern surgeries. You will be able to
develop your role fully at the cutting edge of your own
profession as it evolves and as nursing staff take an
even greater responsibility for patient care.
You can expect to be working in the most up to date surgical
environment within a supportive and professional team
with access to the latest technology and working practices
that expose you to a full range of specialist procedures.
Soon after you have registered
with us, one of our consultants will contact you. Pulse
Connexions is committed to securing a position that complements
your high level of skill and provides excellent career
development, training and support to keep you at the very
top of your profession.
Dental hygienists play an ever
increasing role in the provision of dental care in the
UK. Pulse Connexions acknowledges their unique status
of holding a position that is professionally independent,
yet part of a team.
You can expect to be working in a multi-skilled dental
practice and in modern, well equipped surgeries. In most
cases you will enjoy an environment that has the very
latest equipment, both to support your work as a hygienist
and to provide you with the information and auxiliary
services you need. This typically includes computerised
dental records with full access to x-rays. Your professional
skills will earn you a respected place on the dental care
team.
Once you have registered
with us, one of our team of dedicated consultants will
contact you to discuss your next steps. Pulse Connexions
is committed to offering attractive salaries and working
conditions in modern surgeries with the continuous professional
development that your career deserves.
If you are a dentist, dental hygienist
or dental therapist who has qualified overseas and you
wish to practice in the UK, you must be registered with
the General Dental Council (GDC). The GDC maintains the
Dentists Register and the Rolls of Dental Auxiliaries
(dental hygienists and dental therapists), by registering
all those who wish to legally practice dentistry in the
UK and fulfil the Council's entry requirements.
For dentists, there are two categories of registration,
full and temporary, although the latter is granted only
in certain circumstances:
- Full registration allows you to practice as a
dentist in the UK without any restriction. Full
registration in the Dentists Register is necessary
for dental work not covered by temporary registration.
Full registration can be achieved either by holding
a recognised degree or diploma or by passing the
statutory examination of the GDC.
- Temporary registration enables you to practice
dentistry in the United Kingdom for a limited period
and in specified posts without the need to take
further examinations. Every application for temporary
registration is considered individually on its merits.
There are also Specialist Lists. Any registered
dentist can work in a particular branch of dentistry
(such as orthodontics or oral surgery), but only those
on the Specialist List can call themselves 'specialists'.
The dentists on these lists will have to demonstrate
to the Council that they are qualified to use the title
'specialist'.
The International Qualifying
Examination (IQE) is the statutory examination of the
GDC and tests the knowledge and skill of dentists whose
primary qualifications are not recognised for full registration
with the GDC. Entitlement for registration is gained
by successfully completing the examination, which is
held at UK dental schools throughout the year.
Overseas candidates outside the European Economic Area
(EEA) will be required to produce an original certificate
showing a minimum score of 7.0 in each individual section
of the academic International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) before they can enter for the IQE.
The IQE comprises of three parts:
- Part A comprises written and oral examinations
in the basic sciences and human diseases and an
oral examination in clinical dentistry;
- Part B consists of an operative test on a dental
manikin; and
- Part C contains written papers in all aspects
of dentistry, an examination in clinical dentistry,
an oral examination in general dentistry, a practical
clinical examination and an examination in medical
emergencies.
Parts must be taken consecutively.
All written examinations take the form of MSAs (Multiple
Short Answer) questions. Neither past nor model papers
will be available. The examination fees will be £550.00
GB sterling for Part A; £650.00 for Part B; £750.00
for Part C. The Council has no objection to candidates
taking preparation courses for the IQE.
For further details on the IQE
examination and to request an information pack which
contains an application form, please refer to the GDC
web site on our Useful Links
page.
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