Assessor- Person Specification

TRI-COLLEGIATE DENTAL MEMBERSHIP EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINER ASSESSOR – PERSON SPECIFICATION
1. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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Must be a current member of a Specialty Membership examination panel of one of
the three Colleges (this does not need to be one of the Tri-Collegiate panels) - or
have stood down from one of these panels within the last three years.
Must have been a member of the above panel for at least 3 years
Must have examined on at least five occasions
Must be on a GDC Specialist List
2. PERSON SPECIFICATION
In addition to meeting the eligibility criteria, Assessors must show commitment to
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High professional standards as an examiner, including understanding of appropriate
techniques and a policy of courtesy, fairness and non-discrimination towards all
candidates and fellow examiners
Competence in and loyalty to the relevant profession
Commitment to the examination process, i.e. honouring commitments to attend
examinations, except in exceptional circumstances
3. TRAINING
All Assessors must undertake a Tri-Collegiate training programme before commencing
assessor duties.
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PERIOD OF TENURE
Assessors will normally serve for a period of five years.