Assessment for Progression Sample Clauses

Assessment for Progression. 31.1 Dentists level 1 – 3 may apply for progression to the next highest pay point or for a promotion (i.e. D3 to SD1) subject to the provisions of this clause. 31.2 An employee seeking assessment within the Dental Officer structure: (a) to progress to the next pay point before having completed 12 months continuous service at a particular level (i.e. D1 to D2; D2 to D3); or (b) to be promoted from Dentist level 3 (D3) to Senior Dentist level 1 (SD1); must apply to the CEO. 31.3 Applications are to be in writing and: (a) will contain the names of five patients whom the Dental Officer wishes to be reviewed by the Clinical Assessment Panel (‘the panel’), as convened in accordance with clause 31.6; and (b) address assessment criteria as outlined in clauses 31.7 and 31.8. 31.4 A Dental Officer who is on probation will not be eligible to apply for assessment. New Dental Officers, including fixed period employees, may apply for assessment after six months service. 31.5 A Dental Officer who has progressed to level D2 or D3, either under clause 31.2(a) (pay progression) or clause 32 (Increments), must have completed at least six months at the new level before being eligible to apply for assessment to the next pay point or promotion. 31.6 Assessment will be made by the panel consisting of three members: (a) a Clinical Manager; (b) a Dental Officer above Senior Dentist level 3; and (c) a peer nominated by the applicant and acceptable to the other two members. 31.7 Assessment will be based on relevant professional standards set by the Dental Board of Australia, or such similar document as accepted by the CEO, as varied from time to time, and the relevant policy specifying assessment criteria for progression. 31.8 Information for assessment will be gained by a clinical review of ten patients (five selected by the applicant and five patients selected by the panel) whom the applicant has treated within the previous 12 months and consideration of the applicant’s general performance within the previous 12 months. The level of competence required by the Dental Officer to be granted pay progression or promotion under this clause will be specified in the policy referred to in clause 31.7. 31.9 The assessment will be conducted within three weeks of the initial application, and will be completed within two weeks of commencement, taking into consideration a time suitable to the applicant, the panel and the patients being reviewed. 31.10 Where an applicant is successful the increm...