1. Can you describe your experience working with children who have neurodevelopmental disorders? What specific approaches have you found effective? Can you describe your experience working with children who have neurodevelopmental disorders? What specific approaches have you found effective?
2. How do you stay current with best practices and guidelines related to ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? How do you stay current with best practices and guidelines related to ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
3. What is your understanding of the NICE guidelines relevant to the care of children with developmental disorders? Can you provide an example of how you have implemented these guidelines in your practice? What is your understanding of the NICE guidelines relevant to the care of children with developmental disorders? Can you provide an example of how you have implemented these guidelines in your practice?
4. Have you had experience with non-medical prescribing? If so, could you walk us through a clinical scenario where you had to adjust a child's medication? Have you had experience with non-medical prescribing? If so, could you walk us through a clinical scenario where you had to adjust a child's medication?
5. How do you ensure effective communication with children and families who may have complex needs? Can you share an example? How do you ensure effective communication with children and families who may have complex needs? Can you share an example?
6. What strategies do you use to support and educate parents and guardians of children undergoing treatment for neurodevelopmental disorders? What strategies do you use to support and educate parents and guardians of children undergoing treatment for neurodevelopmental disorders?
7. How would you approach a situation where a child or parent is resistant to a proposed treatment plan? How would you approach a situation where a child or parent is resistant to a proposed treatment plan?
8. Can you discuss your experience working in a multi-disciplinary team? How do you ensure effective collaboration and communication among team members? Can you discuss your experience working in a multi-disciplinary team? How do you ensure effective collaboration and communication among team members?
9. How would you handle a disagreement with a colleague regarding a child's care plan? How would you handle a disagreement with a colleague regarding a child's care plan?
10. The Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust values honesty, empathy, ambition, and respect. Can you provide an example of how you embody these values in your professional practice? The Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust values honesty, empathy, ambition, and respect. Can you provide an example of how you embody these values in your professional practice?
11. Safeguarding children is a critical aspect of this role. How do you approach safeguarding and what steps do you take if you suspect a child is at risk? Safeguarding children is a critical aspect of this role. How do you approach safeguarding and what steps do you take if you suspect a child is at risk?
12. What would you consider your most significant professional achievement in paediatric nursing, and how has it shaped your practice? What would you consider your most significant professional achievement in paediatric nursing, and how has it shaped your practice?
13. How do you plan to contribute to the development and redesign of services and pathways for children with neurodevelopmental disorders? How do you plan to contribute to the development and redesign of services and pathways for children with neurodevelopmental disorders?
14. For your five-minute presentation on the skills and qualities required for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Community Paediatrics, what key points do you intend to cover? What skills do you believe are most critical for success in this role? For your five-minute presentation on the skills and qualities required for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Community Paediatrics, what key points do you intend to cover? What skills do you believe are most critical for success in this role?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
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