Irish Dental Association
Professional / Career Mentoring Programme: Mentor Undertaking
Mentoring is ‘off line help by one person to another in making meaningful transitions in knowledge, behaviours, work or thinking’
The Mentor helps the Mentee ‘step outside the box’ of his/her role and professional circumstances so that they can look at it together. It is like standing in front of a mirror with someone else, who can help you see things that have become too familiar for you to notice Clutterbuck and Megginson 1999
Participation: I wish to confirm my participation in the Irish Dental Association Professional/Career Mentoring Programme as outlined in the Mentor Briefing Workshop and as explained to me in completing/providing this undertaking byFintan Hourihan Chief Executive IDA – Programme Coordinator.
Voluntary and Without Liability: I understand that I have undertaken to provide support and guidance to Irish Dental Association members on a voluntary basis. I will endeavour to provide as careful, considered and insightful input as I can; through both listening carefully to what my Mentee needs, and in responding from the perspective of my professional experience/learning. As a voluntary initiative I have no legal responsibility for suggestions/advice or guidance given; whether acted upon, or rejected. This will be specified clearly and mutually agreed in the IDA Mentoring Agreement, to be discussed and agreed, with my assigned Mentee.
Confidentiality: As a Mentor I undertake to keep confidential and safe: (i) the contact details of the Mentee/s assigned to me, (ii) the contents of any conversations/discussions with the Mentees; and, (iii) any information received by me relating to the Mentee and his/her practice. This is so, except as specifically agreed with the Mentee; or, in accordance with my professional and ethical judgment if I feel the need to seek guidance, on a strictly confidential basis, from Fintan Hourihan Chief Executive IDA – or as directed by him.
Guidance and Wisdom for Mentee Resourcing:I understand that a range of issues may arise in discussion. In principle, for the purpose of effective matching; the areas I believe I can offer useful assistance and guidance on are
(PLEASE TICK AS APPROPRIATE):
Setting up a New Practice
Practice Management/Development
Career Planning /Professional Development
Regulations and Compliance
Managing Conflict/Stress Management
Managing Clinical Problems
Buying / Selling a Practice
Training and Evaluation:I confirm that I will attend training and to participate in any ongoing evaluations/reviews or supervision; arranged in groups, or individually, by the IDA.
Conflict of Interest/Concerns/ Difficulties:I will notify the IDA of any potential conflicts of interest, professional concerns,or any difficulties which emerge prior to or during any engagement with my Mentee(s) at the earliest possible juncture.
Please complete fully: (i) the professional record and (ii) location/contact details overleaf for convenient Mentor/Mentee matching. Please return directly, marked ‘Private and Confidential’to:
Fintan Hourihan, Chief Executive, Irish Dental Association, IDA House, Leopardstown Office Park, Sandyford, Dublin 18.
The IDA appreciates most sincerely the participation, input and generous collegiate spirit of all Mentors.
To be fully completed by the Mentor
IDA Membership No:
Professional/Personal Details:
Name:
Age: ______Years qualified: ______
School of graduation: ______Practice location (county): ______
Currently practising (y/n): ______Years in practice: ______
Type of practice: ______Years qualified: ______
Preferred Contact Details:
Mobile Number: ______Email ______
Landline – if appropriate______
Signature: ______Date: ______
1. IDA Mentor Undertaking - For Workshop - 8 Oct 2014