Trainee guidance and documentation

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Useful reference documentation for VDPs

Travel and Subsistence Guidance
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Travel and subsistence can be claimed for attending Vocational Training study days.  This can be reimbursed via the Dental Vocational Training travel and expenses form 2023-24.  You will require to download and rename this form to complete it.​​

Please refer to VDP Travel and Subsistence Expense Guidance 2023-24 prior to completing the form.

All claims should be submitted directly to NES.VTfinance@nhs.scot and only one claim per calendar month.  Claims submitted to any other mailbox will be returned unpaid. 

VDP Absence Reporting Procedure

If you are sick and unable to attend work it is important that you report your sickness absence to your Trainer / Practice Manager immediately. You must also email vtabsence@nes.scot.nhs.uk to inform us of your fist day of absence. Information on your absence will be made available to NES HR and Dental VT Hub so that both your payroll and training record can be updated accordingly.

As an employee of NES you will follow the NHS Soctland Workforce Attendance Policy. This can be found at: Attendance Policy.  

Educational Memorandum of Understanding

The Educational Memorandum of Understanding is a document which outlines in broad terms the expectations of Vocational Training.

It provides details of what NHS Education for Scotland expects of Vocational Dental Practitioners, and what Vocational Dental Practitioners can expect of NHS Education for Scotland.

The Educational Memorandum of Understanding must be signed as part of your contract on Turas People.