Dental Checklist

1. Employment History
  • Dentist application form
  • Current CV
    • include all employment history since you have gained your initial qualification (please ensure there are no gaps) 
    • must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 250 clinical hours annually
    • if you do not work full time, you will need to provide a Statement of Service (SOS). 

2. Personal Clinical Skills and Qualifications
  • A copy of your Bachelor in Dental Surgery/Studies and any relevant postgraduate qualifications 
  • Evidence of CPR completed in the past 12 months – inc. practical and theoretical component 
  • At least 20 hours of Professional Development completed in the past 12 months
  • Verification of Qualifications Form
  • Evidence of current user licence for radiation 

3. Proof of Identity

  • Provide two forms of identification including:
    • a certified copy of your current, unrestricted driver’s licence
    • a certified copy of your current Australian/New Zealand passport or full birth certificate (please provide both if you don't have a driver's licence).

4. Photo for RAHC ID

  • A colour passport style photo for your RAHC ID card (must be emailed or posted) 

5. References
  • Provide two completed Reference Check Forms from:
    • a Dentist in a more senior role than you who you have worked with clinically for at least 3 months, and
    • a Dentist who is either a peer or in a more senior role to you who you have worked with clinically for at least 3 months. 

6. Registration

  • Registration with Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

7. Working with Children clearance application

  • Please visit the website below at SAFE NT and follow the procedure to complete your Working with Children Clearance Application.  
     
    A Working with Children Clearance is mandatory to work in the Northern Territory and must be completed (or an exemption obtained) before a placement can take place. This process should take between 4-6 weeks to complete. 
     
    The application process can be undertaken at https://forms.pfes.nt.gov.au/safent/ 
     
    RAHC will reimburse the application fee upon your first placement with RAHC on the provision of your Working with Children Clearance Notice Number.

8. Insurance

  • Evidence of current professional indemnity insurance

Additional Documents Required
(if Applicable)

  • Evidence of name changes (if applicable) 
  • Evidence of permanent residency if not Australian Citizen    
  • Disciplinary Action: Provide details of any suspensions or actions from AHPRA and evidence of a certificate of Good Standing

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