Jayne Harrison

I graduated from Cardiff in 1985, undertook my orthodontic specialty training in Liverpool and Chester and an Academic Senior Registrar post in Liverpool and Glan Clwyd Hospital during which I embarked on a PhD alongside my clinical training. I was appointed as Consultant Orthodontist at Liverpool University Dental Hospital in 1998 and was awarded my PhD in 2002. I was Training Programme Director in Mersey for 16 years. In previous posts, I have worked with DwSIs and am now working with therapists in a Consultant lead hospital service so am familiar with the different working relationships between members of the clinical team. I am a Fellow of the Faculty of Dental Trainers (RCSEd); a current MOrth RCSEd examiner and past-ISFE examiner.

Locally, I developed and co-ordinated the ST1-3 weekly and a monthly ST4,5 seminar programme. This is now run as North West programme for higher trainees. I have also been involved with local training initiatives for GDPs, Vocational Trainees (DFTs) and undergraduate dental students.

Nationally, I am past Chair of SAC so am familiar with national issues around training and education. I am currently involved with the GDC curriculum review. Although my primary area of interest is Speciality Training, I am keen for clinicians working in all areas of clinical practice, to gain knowledge and develop appropriate clinical skills, to enhance their roles.