Welcome

This course is for dental nurses needing targeted CPD for the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework Professionalism outcome P 2.2: Describe own management and leadership role and the range of skills and knowledge required to do this effectively.

SPF fit: The course supports the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework domain of Professionalism, sub-domain Leadership. It focuses on learning outcome P 2.2 and links to behaviour P(B)16: Where appropriate lead, manage and take professional responsibility for the actions of colleagues and other members of the team involved in patient care.

The Professionalism domain expects dental nurses to act ethically, show leadership and social accountability, promote oral health and understand sustainable service provision. This course keeps that domain in view while staying focused on the single learning outcome above.

Why This Course Matters

• It is targeted: the course is built around one SPF Professionalism learning outcome rather than a broad topic.
• It is dental-nurse specific: examples relate to chairside care, reception support, decontamination, handover, records, patient communication and practice systems.
• It respects scope: dental nurses are shown how to observe, prepare, support, record, question and escalate without making decisions beyond their competence.
• It supports professionalism: the course links everyday practice to patient safety, trust and team working.

A Simple Learner Spine

• Describe the management and leadership elements of your dental nurse role.
• Identify the skills and knowledge needed for safe leadership in dental practice.
• Recognise when support, supervision or escalation is needed.
• Use communication, feedback and role clarity to support colleagues.
• Plan realistic development for leadership within dental nursing scope.