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?
You can answer as many of these questions as you want.
Good luck!