I began my career in Dentistry at the tender age of 16. After I left school, I travelled for 2 months, leaving my poor Mom to discuss work options with the career services! I came back from travelling and was told I was due to start work at a dental practice the following week, on a YTS scheme. Immediately I knew I had found my work passion, even though I was only earning £25 per week (It was 1983). Since then I have continued in Dentistry on many different levels: Dental Nurse, Locum Dental Nurse, I set up a Dental Recruitment agency in Hampshire and worked as a Business advisor for Norwich Union. Leaving Dental Nursing to work as a Business Manager Role supporting practices converting from NHS to Private, I have worked with over 500 practices nationwide. I have since run Independent Dental Plans Limited since 2004, offering tailor made plans to practices looking to stabilise their income and improve the loyalty of their patient base.I have also returned to Recruitment, since September 2013. It’s safe to say I love it!!I love being able to help our clients fill their recruitment needs, and also helping new candidates find their dream job. We provide help and support for Healthcare Professionals searching for staff both locum and permanent. We work with NHS and private practices, clinics and hospitals. We also work as a 2nd tier agency to the Ministry of Defence, providing Locum Dental & Healthcare professionals throughout the UK and Germany & Cyprus.My other passions include: Spending time with my family and friends, travelling, reading, good food, good red wine & camping. And last but by no means least, my four legged friend, my Dog.My dislikes: lateness, ignorance and worms/snakes.

Independent Dental Plans was established to help Dentists regain control over their practice and their patients. We offer a tailor made plan to both NHS practices looking to convert away from the NHS and also to existing private practices who may be Pay as You Go or have a plan with another provider.We offer affordable and competitive rates on the administration of the plans as well as full support packages to help with the conversion or transitions to your own Dental Plan.Call us on 01527 574274 or email jacquie@idp.org.uk for further information.

I wa a recruitment consultant with DRA UK RECRUITMENT LTD and offered both locum and permanent positions to all dental professionals, covering the UK and OVERSEAS. Clients include - hospitals, independent practices, Corporates, private clinics and MOD ( Tri Services). The DRA office is based in Warwickshire. Tel No 01789 766666 (24 hours)

Whilst working at Aviva (Formerly Norwich Union HealthCare) I advised practices and converted them away from the NHS into Independent Care using a tailored Dental Plan. I worked alongside over 500 dentists nationwide, increasing their practice profitability and patient bases.