Fiona Patch

GDC No: 76413

Areas of Practice: General Dentistry, Corporate Dentistry, Education/training eg Dental Deanery, appraisals and Foundation dentists

Are you an associate dentist looking for a mentor who really understands the stresses and strains of associate life, or perhaps you are looking for a mentor with personal experience of GDC FtP Investigations. Or are you a practice principle looking for different ways of thinking about your practice. I am passionate about coach mentoring and developing dental professionals to be the best they can be.

I have worked in a variety of dental settings since I graduated in 1999, including NHS, private practice, community and overseas. I enjoy all aspects of general practice, having developed my skills and confidence since graduating.

Currently I work as an associate in a busy Independent NHS practice, where I have been able to balance dentistry alongside my passion for education and developing dentists. I was an FD trainer for 6 years and a DCT educational supervisor for 3 years. I also work as a Dento Legal advisor for an indemnity provider. I am also a training programme director for Foundation Dentists in the Midlands.

I really enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of watching people develop themselves through the journey that is coach mentoring. I have recently undergone sessions of career coaching; this has been a hugely positive experience for me, cementing my belief that if you are opening to being coach mentored there is an enormous personal benefit, you have so much to gain from engaging with coach mentoring.