John Urquhart

Software Developer and Dentist

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Originally from Northern Ireland, John qualified as a dentist from the Royal London Hospital in 1997. Having successfully held a number of Associate positions within general dental practice, he is now concentrating on a new career in Software Development. He successfully completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Software Development during lockdown 2020, and completed the MSc programme in Software Development at Queens University, Belfast in June 2023.

CV

Personal and skills profile

An intelligent and enthusiastic individual with a unique range of skills. Training for work in the software design industry.

  • Problem solving and creativity.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with experience of team management, interviewing and staff appraisal.
  • Proven analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Efficient, punctual and conscientious.
  • Committed to career long Continuing Professional Development and reflective practice.
  • Adaptable and interested in developing skills in new areas.
  • HTML5/CSStraining, Javascript. Experience in SQL, Python and Java. Wordpress.
  • PG Cert Software Design, Queens University Belfast.
  • Currently engaged in the MSc Software Developent program at QUB.

Employment History

  • Present:Completed Post Graduate Certificate in Software Design (QUB) Currently following QUB Software Development MSc programme Sept 2021-Sept 2022
  • Oct 2019 -present NHS ESHT Emergency Dental Services
    Emergency dental care, triage and telephone consultations adhering to Covid 19 SOP
  • Feb 2019 -Feb 2020
    South Cliff Dental, Hastings Dental Surgeon Routine dental care, NHS and private work Staff training and mentoring
  • 2017 -2019 Locum Dentistry
    Dental Surgeon Covering for absence in various locations
  • 2012 -2017 Oasis Dental Care, Hailsham Dental Surgeon NHS and private work
    Regional Clinical Services Advisor
  • 2009 -2012 Tonbridge Dental Care, Tonbridge Associate Dental Surgeon Part of a ulti-disciplinary team in a large referral pracftice

Education and Training

  • 2020 PG Cert Software Design, Queens University Belfast.

  • 2020 HTML5/CSS training. Experience in SQL, Python and Java.

  • 2017 Dental Law and Ethics (University of Bedfordshire)

  • 2012 Advanced Restorative Course (Tipton Training)

  • 2010 Level 2 qualification in Humanistic Counselling (East Kent College)

  • 2008 Clinical Hypnosis (University College London)

  • 1999 ECDL –MS word/excel spreadsheets

  • 1997 BDS (Royal London College of Medicine and Dentistry

    • Additional Information/Interests

    • Classical guitar, piano playing and hill walking.

    • Enjoys Olympic Weightlifting, fishing and paddleboarding

    • Completed the London Marathon in 1991.