General Professional & Vocational Training

ABOUT US

The Edinburgh Postgraduate Dental Institute currently has 2 GPT and 2 Vocational Training schemes managing a total of 30 trainees. The Postgraduate centre is located on the 4th floor, one floor above the new Edinburgh Dental Hospital. The facilities here are complemented by a RGPVTA and an experienced team of advisers. For more information about the Edinburgh Postgraduate Dental Institute GP & VT Schemes please contact Jennifer Grant (See under 'Contacts').

MORE INFORMATION?

For more comprehensive information about GPT & VT in Scotland go to NES Scotland (Dental Section).

DIRECTOR OF POSTGRADUATE GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE EDUCATION

Dr Tony Anderson    
Telephone:+44 (0) 131 536 4982  
Email: jennifer.grant@nes.scot.nhs.uk  

GENERAL PRACTICE ADVISERS (GP ADVISERS)

There are 4 course organisers for Trainers and VDPs. They work with the RGPVTA in the recruitment and selection of trainers, VDPs and GPTs. Additionally, they organise and administer the day-release courses and monitor the professional development of the VDPs and GPTs by close liaison with the Trainers.

VT Adviser (Thursday Scheme) Dr Ken Forrest Click Here for Details
Telephone:+44 (0) 131 536 4982  
Email: jennifer.grant@nes.scot.nhs.uk  

VT Adviser (Friday Scheme) Dr John Simpson Click Here for Details
Telephone:+44 (0) 131 536 4982  
Email: jennifer.grant@nes.scot.nhs.uk  

VT Administrator Jennifer Grant  
Telephone:+44 (0) 131 536 4964  
Email: jennifer.grant@nes.scot.nhs.uk  

GPT1 Adviser Dr Dougie Forbes Click Here for Details
Telephone:+44 (0) 131 536 4930  
Email: jennifer.grant@nes.scot.nhs.uk  

GPT2 Adviser Dr Iain Henderson Click Here for Details
Telephone:+44 (0) 131 536 4930  
Email: jennifer.grant@nes.scot.nhs.uk  

GPT CDS Adviser Dr Diana Leverington Click Here for Details
Telephone:+44 (0) 131 536 4930  
Email: jennifer.grant@nes.scot.nhs.uk  

GPT Administrator Jennifer Grant  
Telephone:+44 (0) 131 536 4964  
Email: jennifer.grant@nes.scot.nhs.uk  
CONTACTS

Ms Jennifer Grant
Tel: +44 (0) 131 536 4964
Email:
jennifer.grant@nes.scot.nhs.uk


LINKS

NES Scotland (Dentistry)

British Dental Association


General Dental Council