Trainee Induction
Welcome to the Therapist Vocational Training Trainee Induction page. Please watch the videos on this page and read the documents as part of your Induction to Vocational Training from 1st - 7th September 2025.
What is VT all about?
Satisfactory Completion and Assessment - Induction Presentation
Click on the image to the left to view the induction day presentation on Satisfactory Completion and Assessment.
LEPs - What do the experts think?
VT Induction - Admin Procedures - Important Information
Below are some clickable links to help you with some VT admin procedures:
- Queries Regarding Start data form - dental_recruitment@nes.scot.nhs.uk
- Travel & Subsistence - https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/18654
- To Report Absence - vtabsence@nes.scot.nhs.uk
- TVT Turas Learn Trainee's Home Page - https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/3713
- NES Employment Policies - https://hub.nes.digital/nes-policies
- Payroll Helpdesk - https://nesdigital.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/5/group/21/create/207
Key points to take away:
- Dental Education Centres
- Start data form
- Updating email in Turas
- Informing VT Hub of change of home address
- Travel and Subsistence claims
- Absence Monitroring
- Useful resources
VT Assessment
The assessment system is performance-based and has been specifically developed to drive training and help trainees reach the expected standard of competence at the end of TVT. A number of different assessment tools are used to assess trainees across the full range of competencies for this training. You should review the below documents prior to your induction day:
Assessment Resources
- Criteria for Satisfactory Completion of Therapy Vocational Training ( Download, 60 KB)
- Guidance on TVT Assessment ( Download, 330 KB)
- DVT TVT Assessment Dates 2025-2026 ( Download, 192 KB)
- Getting started with Turas Portfolio ( Download, 392 KB)
- PAQ Guidelines ( Download, 176 KB)
Full assessment information and guidance can be found here