Overview

Is there a gap in your dental leadership skills? Do you need to demonstrate leadership capabilities? Visible dental leadership is more critical than ever as we move towards more integrated care through Primary Care Networks, and Integrated Care Systems, and a multidisciplinary team model of care. The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh offers a comprehensive and structured approach to developing leadership skills. The "Personal and Relational Leadership" module addresses individual growth and team dynamics, which are essential in dental settings. Including a live virtual session and a Learning Log with recorded lectures and activities provides flexibility for participants to engage with the content at their own pace while still having opportunities for interactive learning and bespoke feedback. Aligning FDL with the GDC’s Principles and Criteria for Specialist Listing, the framework of behaviours and outcomes for dental professional education, and the College's vision for inclusivity and innovation demonstrates a commitment to staying current with professional standards and adapting to the evolving needs of the dental community.

Target Audience

This programme can be accessed by dentists in the UK & Ireland and overseas. Dentists in speciality training and those submitting a specialist list application will also find this course helpful in meeting the generic components of the curriculum.

Learning Style

Access to an online Learning Log with recorded lectures and activities, with bespoke feedback. Plus a live 3-hour virtual session.

Aims & Objectives

This is a valuable opportunity for dentists at all levels to enhance their leadership skills and contribute to advancing dental practice.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Define their purpose as a leader within their service.
• Evaluate their impact on others.
• Plan practical reflection, coaching and feedback.
• Manage their behaviour under stress.
• Assess their style of managing conflict and develop some strategies.
• Plan how to build and maintain fortitude.
• Experiment with and learn from new behaviours in the workplace.
• Map learning to:
- RCSEd - Code of Conduct
- The relevant dental curriculum
- GDC’s Principles and Criteria for Specialist Listing
- GDC Development Outcomes A, B and D

Course Directors

Lisa Hadfield-Law, Humphrey Scott & Lochana Nanayakkara, who bring credibility and expertise to the programme.

Cancellation Policy

Please ensure you read our cancellation policy before booking. For our full terms and conditions regarding our cancellation policy, please view our Cancellation Policy which is available on the tab above.

Programme dates

If you are interested in booking this programme, please select the Book Your Place Option at the top of the page. Dates are displayed as the live virtual session but please be reminded of the mandatory pre work required before attending the live virtual session. You will be granted access to the mandatory pre work by the programme start dates detailed below. If you have any questions, please contact education@rcsed.ac.uk

April/May Cohort

Applications close: 25th April
Programme starts: 28th April (on line component to be completed at your convenience but by midnight 23rd May)
Live virtual session: Tuesday 27th May 6-9PM UK Time

June/July Cohort

Applications close: 25th June

Programme starts: 28th June (on line component to be completed at your convenience but by midnight 25th July)

Live virtual session: 29th July 6-9PM UK Time

August/September Cohort

Applications close: 30th July
Programme starts: 1st August (on line component to be completed at your convenience but by midnight 29th August)
Live virtual session: 2nd September 6-9PM UK Time

Additional Information

Please see below for a brief overview of the course by director, Lisa Hadfield-Law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RCSEd’s course cancellation policy?

What happens if RCSEd cancels a course I am booked on?
On occasion, RCSEd may need to cancel a course, for example if we are affected by an event out with our control or if it is not financially viable for us to deliver the course. If we do need to cancel, we will let you know as soon as possible and provide you with a full refund of course fees paid.

RCSEd shall incur no further liability (eg. travel or accommodation costs). You may wish to consider taking out appropriate travel insurance for any non-refundable costs you may incur when arranging to attend the course.

What happens if I need to cancel my place on a course I am booked?
If you cancel your place more than four weeks before the event date, you will incur an administration fee of 10% (or £50, whichever is greater) of the total course fee. NB: For course fees £250 and under, the cancellation fee is £30)

If you cancel your place less than four weeks before the course date, once the course has started, or you do not notify us, the total course fee will be charged, and no refund will be given.

Please also note that you cannot transfer your place on a Course to someone else. This is because many of our courses have a waiting list, and we have an obligation to honour this.

Can I cancel a course booking online?
NO, cancellations must be made directly with the education team by email (education@rcsed.ac.uk).
Can I transfer to another date for the same course?
YES, you can transfer to another date by contacting the Education section directly (education@rcsed.ac.uk). Please note that you can transfer only once and transfers can only be made if more than 4 weeks prior to the start of the course, without incurring additional costs. Should you cancel again, no refund shall be given.

Should you have any further questions, the Education Team can be contacted on 0131 527 1600 or by email to education@rcsed.ac.uk.

How do I book a place on an RCSEd course?

You can book a place for all our courses by visiting the RCSEd website, and selecting the course you wish to book. Please note that you will need to register with the website in order to book.

For some regional and international courses you will need to book directly with the centre. Please check individual courses for details.

You can also contact the Education Section by phone to book (0131 527 1600).

What payment methods do RCSEd accept?

Visa and MasterCard are accepted on the RCSEd website.

All course bookings will receive a booking confirmation email: this email acts as your receipt.

Request an Invoice: If your course fees will be paid by a third party (eg trust, hospital, charitable fund) and they wish to be invoiced then they must provide us with an official purchase order. We are unable to process applications without this.

The purchase order should be submitted with the application form and can be emailed to education@rcsed.ac.uk. Please note that we can only invoice organisations and not individuals. Please check with your hospital or trust, as some may require you to pay yourself and then claim the money back.

Associated Documents

2024 rcsed_course_cancellation_policy.pdf

I really enjoyed doing this module and I learned about personal development with a different viewpoint. The course was well organised in small modules so could easily fitted into a busy schedule with being too overwhelming. each module was very interesting with a lot of new learning for me. It was very useful as Im at the beginning of a new more challenging leadership role, and this has set up my development plan brilliantly.

The learning log has made me reflect a lot on my management and leadership style and how to approach different personalities and how everyone sees things from their own perspective. To keep pushing myself outside my comfort zone and to have better confidence in myself and my abilities.

I really enjoyed the live meeting and how everyone was open and honest. also, how everyone was on different journeys s and on different career paths.so valuable having input from Lisa and the other experienced tutors. Really enjoy listening and learning from them.

The live meeting was very helpful in troubleshooting specific problems, and for those with a specific aim and target the group session was particularly useful. It put into practice some of the theory and was helpful to link to different drivers/personality styles.

This was a fantastic program. Was a very enjoyable program with invaluable input from very experienced educators in this field. The program was a great learning tool for anyone at any stage of their career. The time commitment involved, and structure of the course means that anyone can manage to fit the modules into a busy schedule. It gives a great start to further develop leadership skills and structure to your personal development plan. Highly recommend

Foundation in Dental Leadership (FDL)

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