The Educational Supervisor: Nick qualified from the Royal London Hospital medical college in 1990 with honours. He worked as a house officer in prosthetics after graduation and has been an Educational Supervisors trainer since 1997.
Nick Barker has an MSc, with distinction, in Restorative dentistry from UCL Eastman. He is the Deputy Chief Dental Officer for England and the Joint Regional Chief Dental Officer for East of England. He is Professor in Oral Health Sciences and Module Lead on the MSc in periodontology at University of Essex and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Barts and the London School of Dentistry. He is also secretary for the Essex BDA branch. Clinically he is accredited as a Level 2 Performer in both endodontics and periodontics and provides a referral service for NHS referrals in respect of each for East of England.
The Practice: A busy NHS and Private practice in Colchester. We have 12 fully equipped surgeries which are computerised with Software of Excellence 'Exact' and offer air conditioning throughout. We also offer an in-house plaster room where simple lab work can be carried out and a dedicated decontamination room and full teaching facilities including lecture room and clinical skills laboratory. Hayden and Nick are supported by a team of six associates, two therapists, four hygienist, two radiographers and the nursing and reception staff. At present we have twelve foundation degree students training to become hygienists and 4 BSc undergraduate therapists . As a practice we enjoy socialising outside of work which is great for team building.
The Area: The practice is located on the edge of a large residential area close to two schools. The practice has a large patient data base which would provide the FD with a varied range of treatments. There is plenty to do in your spare time, with good shopping, numerous bars, restaurants and night clubs!
The practice has excellent road/rail access with London being just a 50 minute train journey.
Other Points of Interest: Fully equipped training facilities, including conference room and areas for hands-on training activities.