Speech and Language Therapy Assistant • Huntingdon Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Thank you for your interest in the position of Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
in Huntingdon
with Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
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1. Can you describe your experience working with children who have speech, language, or communication difficulties? Can you describe your experience working with children who have speech, language, or communication difficulties?
2. How would you implement a speech and language intervention program for a child with specific needs? Can you give an example? How would you implement a speech and language intervention program for a child with specific needs? Can you give an example?
3. What strategies would you use to monitor and assess a child’s progress during therapy sessions? What strategies would you use to monitor and assess a child’s progress during therapy sessions?
4. How do you adapt your communication style when working with children of different ages or abilities? How do you adapt your communication style when working with children of different ages or abilities?
5. Can you provide an example of how you have modified an intervention based on a child's response? Can you provide an example of how you have modified an intervention based on a child's response?
6. What relevant administrative experience do you have that would support the clinical role? What relevant administrative experience do you have that would support the clinical role?
7. How do you ensure accuracy and confidentiality when managing children's case records and data? How do you ensure accuracy and confidentiality when managing children's case records and data?
8. Can you describe your experience with using IT for administrative tasks, such as data entry or maintaining databases? Can you describe your experience with using IT for administrative tasks, such as data entry or maintaining databases?
9. How do you prioritise tasks when managing competing responsibilities between clinical and administrative duties? How do you prioritise tasks when managing competing responsibilities between clinical and administrative duties?
10. How do you approach communication with parents, teachers, and other professionals involved in a child’s care? How do you approach communication with parents, teachers, and other professionals involved in a child’s care?
11. Can you describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team? What was your role? Can you describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team? What was your role?
12. How do you handle sensitive information and ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act in your communication? How do you handle sensitive information and ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act in your communication?
13. What steps do you take to maintain your professional development in the field of speech and language therapy? What steps do you take to maintain your professional development in the field of speech and language therapy?
14. How would you assist in the organisation and delivery of training for other professionals or parents? How would you assist in the organisation and delivery of training for other professionals or parents?
15. Can you discuss a time when you actively participated in a training course or workshop? What did you learn? Can you discuss a time when you actively participated in a training course or workshop? What did you learn?
16. What is your understanding of infection control policies and how they relate to speech and language therapy? What is your understanding of infection control policies and how they relate to speech and language therapy?
17. How do you ensure compliance with clinical governance and risk management processes in your work? How do you ensure compliance with clinical governance and risk management processes in your work?
18. Can you provide an example of how you have participated in clinical audits or safeguarding processes in your previous roles? Can you provide an example of how you have participated in clinical audits or safeguarding processes in your previous roles?
19. What motivates you to work as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, particularly with children? What motivates you to work as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, particularly with children?
20. Describe a challenging situation you faced in a previous role and how you dealt with it. Describe a challenging situation you faced in a previous role and how you dealt with it.
21. How do you approach maintaining your own well-being while supporting children during therapy sessions? How do you approach maintaining your own well-being while supporting children during therapy sessions?
22. What do you know about Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, and why do you think you'd be a good fit for our team? What do you know about Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust, and why do you think you'd be a good fit for our team?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSpeech and Language Therapy Assistant with Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust in Huntingdon\n\n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Assistant (SLTA) to join our speech and language therapy team in the Huntingdon Area. The successful applicant will provide intervention to children who have a range of speech, language and communication needs under the direction of a speech and language therapist. They will also provide vital administrative support to the speech and language therapists in the locality. With a strong ethos of clinical support and supervision, our dynamic, award-winning team provides evidence-based advice, training and interventions to children and young people. We are a friendly and supportive team committed to providing effective services as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency service. Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised. The post holder will be responsible for assisting the speech and language therapists in their clinical and administrative work and will implement intervention programmes. This work will be managed rather than supervised. The client group is children who have difficulties in understanding and/or using speech and language. Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised. About us Clinical (approximately 60% of working hours) To implement speech and language packages of support with children and make modifications as necessary for child or circumstances, and to assist in the planning of routine activities. This includes children of pre-school and school age on the community caseload . To monitor the childrens progress and assess their progress in response to treatment. To make observations about childrens communication skills and responses to activities and use initiative to change intervention in order to assist in assessment and therapy. The speech and language therapist will be available to discuss changes to packages of support. To contribute to administrative duties connected with the caseload including updating childrens case records, following service standards. Administrative (approximately 40% of working hours) To carry out clerical and administrative tasks supporting the delivery of clinical work. These may include arranging appointments, data collection and entry (manually and/or using IT), filing, photocopying and typing of clinical reports, letters and treatment plans To ensure that agreed data is collected and entered onto the SLT database To organise and prepare treatment materials, including communication aids To use IT resources to support administrative tasks (e.g. e-mail, internet) Communication To communicate effectively with children who have a range of difficulties with speech, language and communication in a variety of settings (e.g. clinics and schools) To communicate effectively with other professionals responsible for the care of the child, and exchange patient information with colleagues. To recognise how and when information may be shared within the bounds of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act Contribute to CCS internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation Contribute to CCS external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of CCS service People Management Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in appraisal process. Training To assist the SLTs in the organisation and delivery of training to other professionals and parents as appropriate To actively participate in in-service training and other courses as appropriate in order to develop and maintain knowledge and skills as appropriate and identified through objective setting and personal development review. To complete all mandatory training Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures. Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required. There will be a requirement to participate in speech and language therapy research as required. Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team. Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team. "}