What are the roles and responsibilities of a supervisor?
The supervisor must:
always be present on-site when the supervisee is practising at the approved practice place(s)
update SDC on the practice place(s) details as and when there are changes
agree with the supervisee & employer on the period of supervision, scope of review and place(s) of practice
provide proper professional guidance and training to the supervisee
conduct periodic discussions with the supervisee and audit the supervisee’s case notes to review his or her competencies, practice and progress
ensure that the supervisee’s conduct and practice adheres to the Dental Registration Act and Regulations and SDC Ethical Code & Ethical Guidelines (ECEG)
report to SDC immediately if the supervisee is considered unsafe to practise
exercise due diligence and complete the assessment reports on time
ensure there are adequate time for supervision of the supervisee
be responsible on the quality of clinical care provided by the supervisee to the patients
only delegate tasks within the scope of competency and capability of the supervise; and
maintain a professional relationship with the supervisee that aligns with the guidelines in the Ethical Code of Conduct
Please note that the supervisory report will determine if the conditionally registered dentist is able to perform his/her duties satisfactorily and practise safely and independently. The supervisor should exercise due diligence when completing the report for the dentist under his/her charge. Please complete every section of the report. In the event that a supervisor is unable to continue his/her supervisory duties for the full period of conditional registration, he/she should inform SDC immediately and SDC will write to the clinic to re-nominate a new supervisor.