#theApexShow 15 April 2010 : Tracy McLaughlin – Dental Recruitment
mkritzinger remember to tune in to #theapexshow later – tonight we are focusing on recruitment. tune in at 7pm UK time
AzimuthDental RT @mkritzinger: The next #theapexshow will start in 10 mins with @Dentafind discussing what’s new in dental recruitment
sylviesturrock RT @mkritzinger: The next #theapexshow will start in 10 mins with @Dentafind discussing what’s new in dental recruitment
mkritzinger welcome @sylviesturrock and @azimuthdental glad you could make it! #theapexshow
mkritzinger Welcome to our next #theapexshow http://tiny.cc/welcome509 brought to you by Interactive Dental Media http://tiny.cc/5YCoO #theapexshow
mkritzinger Our featured guest on #theapexshow is Tracy McLaughlin @Dentafind watch this intro: http://tinyurl.com/Tracyintro #theapexshow
mkritzinger Hi @Dentafind thanks for your time we are thrilled to have you on #theapexshow tonight!
Dentafind Thank you for having me #theapexshow
mkritzinger Let’s begin round one of the questions #theapexshow
mkritzinger Round 1: @Dentafind How do you help practices to hire the best teams? #theapexshow
Dentafind @mkritzinger Practice analysis: practice visit, job analysis, job description.then sourcing the candidate to match the criteria #theapexshow
mkritzinger Tracy has prepared a detailed answer about this over here http://tiny.cc/tracy1 #theapexshow
mkritzinger @dentafind Who are your ideal job candidates? #theapexshow
Dentafind all qualified dental personnel will match a position.but good communication & interpersonal skills = integral #theapexshow
mkritzinger Round 2: @Dentafind What are the hottest jobs in dentistry right now and why? #theapexshow Dentafind @mkritzinger all jobs in dentistry r hot!Growth of roles is very popular,Honorary lecturer,business manager,TCO&ortho therapist #theapexshow
mkritzinger To read Tracy’s detailed answer to this question 2 go here: http://tiny.cc/tracy2 #theapexshow
mkritzinger Does anyone have a comment or question for @Dentafind? #theapexshow
mkritzinger RT @sylviesturrock: #what changes if any are happ in dental industry which are challenging you at present. #theapexshow
Dentafind Communication is always challenging,with practices, we try to resolve this by being 24hours #theapexshow
sylviesturrock #theapexshow Has GDC reg affecterd the great aussie and kiwi nurses coming over? are you doing anything to overcome this hurdle?
Dentafind @sylviesturrockNo it has not really effected Dentafind, the GDC recognise the qualification #theapexshow mkritzinger Ding ding end of round 2 #theapexshow
mkritzinger Round 3@Dentafind What are the biggest mistakes a practice makes when hiring staff? #theapexshow
Dentafind @mkritzinger no structure to job description. ‘Salary negotiable’ can waste time & effort as its too vague #theapexshow
mkritzinger For a longer answer about this by Tracy, visit this link http://tiny.cc/tracy3 #theapexshow
mkritzinger Do you have a question on this topic ask @Dentafind now? #theapexshow
mkritzinger @dentafind what are some tips for interview techniques? #theapexshow Dentafind research the practice look at the website, who works there type of work that is done at the practice #theapexshow
Dentafind Dress to impress , good body language #theapexshow
Dentafind look at the role in detail from the recruiter to make sure you understand the role #theapexshow
Dentafind know the answers to your strengths and weaknesses #theapexshow
Dentafind Ask questions and make sure you are prepared to be asked questions #theapexshow
sylviesturrock #theapexshow as a coach I meet many GDPs who REFUSE to use agency yet I feel its essent – the issue is the price – are you aware of this
Dentafind @sylviesturrock many practices do their own recruiting to save money which is their choice #theapexshow
mkritzinger Ding ding end of round 3 #theapexshow
mkritzinger Round 4 @dentafind What kind of candidates do you not accept on your books and why? #theapexshow
Dentafind @mkritzinger I believe there is a place for qualified dental personnel. Creating the match is the most important #theapexshow
sylviesturrock #theapexshow there are many dental agencys out there – why should a candidate come to you – whats your USP?
Dentafind @sylviesturrock Knowledge all staff (9) are all dental qualified and all have or are doing a recruitment diploma #theapexshow
mkritzinger Ding ding end of round 4 #theapexshow
mkritzinger Round 5: @Dentafind What type of practice is the best to work for? #theapexshow
Dentafind @mkritzinger all practices are great to work for,I have worked in many practices in the UK NHS to Private as a Nurse &Hygienist #theapexshow
Dentafind @mkritzinger What’s important is that everyone works as a team to treat the patient to the best level of care possible #theapexshow
mkritzinger Does anyone want to ask @Dentafind a question for on this specific topic? #theapexshow
mkritzinger @dentafind tell us a bit more about the emerging new roles in the dental team? #theapexshow
Dentafind Practices are going crazy for Orthodontic Therapists! #theapexshow
Dentafind This is a fairly new role with only around 17 qualifed in the UK at the moment #theapexshow
Dentafind The othodontic therapists are doing around 75 % of the orthdontists work leaving more time for consultations etc #theapexshow
mkritzinger @dentafind sounds interesting – where can you get the training for it? #theapexshow
Dentafind There are several uni’s in the UK, the gdc has them listed on there website #theapexshow
mkritzinger @Dentafind what can an ortho therapist expect to earn? #theapexshow
Dentafind £30 – £35 per hour a lower rate during training of course #theapexshow
mkritzinger Ding Ding end of round FIVE #theapexshow
mkritzinger This ends our 5 rounds of #theapexshow now there is a general Q&A for 5 mins to ask @Dentafind
mkritzinger @Dentafind RT @sylviesturrock: #theapexshow how do you advise practices and nurses on salary scales when they are so wide and varied?
Dentafind @mkritzinger salary is all down to exp and what each other can offer #theapexshow
mkritzinger @Dentafind RT @sylviesturrock: #theapexshow whats the record length time someone has temped?? just curious Dentafind @mkritzinger I have had some nurses that have worked for Dentafind for 7 years #theapexshow
mkritzinger @Dentafind RT @sylviesturrock: #theapexshow WOW I did 3 loved it – its a cracking life for the right people :-0
mkritzinger GONG! That’s the end of this week’s #theapexshow I hope you enjoyed it – please join us for the next one
mkritzinger @Dentafind thanks for your time Tracy – great show! #theapexshow
Dentafind Thanks Marita have a great night everyone #theapexshow
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mkritzinger RT @ftassociates: My clients love the support @Dentafind provide, the best doesn’t come cheap. Just like quality dentistry! #theapexshow
sylviesturrock #theapexshow Thanks Dentafind for your insight into how a recruitment agency operates – great to chat with you.
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