Ways of Working

Management Information 

Management Information (MI) is confidential information that is held by Lead Employer for colleagues-in-training. Colleagues-in-training rotate to various host organisations as part of their speciality training. This MI process is for existing colleagues-in-training who are already employed with LE.

MI is shared with host organisations during rotations to ensure relevant details are communicated, supporting the colleague-in-training throughout each of their training placements.

Lead Employer share MI both eight weeks before rotation and two weeks before rotation.

To strengthen collaboration between the us and our host organisations, we have introduced regional Microsoft Teams Channels as a central platform for sharing documents, communicating updates, and coordinating activities such as work schedules and new starter information. We are in the process of rolling out to all regions, with North West and East of England already live. Please refer to the Teams channel guidance to gain access and use the channel effectively: Microsoft Teams Channel Guidance docuement. 

Management Information (MI) Dates

Please see below for a table of Management Information dates so you are aware of when to expect MI for colleagues-in-training who commence in post in August 2025.

The management information fact sheet provides further important information relating to MI along with FAQs.

Handling Concerns 

There may be circumstances where concerns arise in relation to Foundation Dentist-in-Training (DFT) who are placed within host organisations. Any concerns that arise should be shared promptly with Lead Employer (LE) who will support host organisations to handle concerns in line with the Lead Employer Handling Concerns policy and procedure.

Concerns raised may include matters relating to, for example:

• The conduct, health or capability of the DFT

• Concerns raised by a DFT in relation to a colleague employed by the host organisation

• Concerns regarding education and training

• Safeguarding matters

• General Dental Council (GDC) Fitness to Practice (FtP) concerns or investigations

• Serious Untoward Incidents (SUI’s) or Never Events (NE's)

• Concerns raised by patients or families in relation to the care provided by the resident doctor

• Police matters

In all of the above circumstances, it is vital to notify us at the earliest opportunity to enable prompt resolution of any concerns raised and to ensure that appropriate and timely support is available to the resident doctor.

If unsure as to whether a concern should be raised to us, it is always better to discuss with a member our Lead Employer HR Advisory team.

Respect and Dignity at Work

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hosptials NHS Trust (MWL) is committed to creating a safe and fair working environment where everybody is treated with dignity and respect. Bullying and harassment of colleagues is completely unacceptable.

Each colleague should take personal responsibility for their own behaviour, treating colleagues with respect and for ensuring that they comply with MWL Respect and Dignity at Work policy.

For further guidance and support please contact the Lead Employer Case Management HR Advisory team.

The policy and guidance can be found Lead Employer - MWL | Policies and Forms