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Speech and Language Therapist • Jarrow
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of Speech and Language Therapist in Jarrow with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.

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First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.

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1. Can you tell us about your journey and what inspired you to become a Speech and Language Therapist? Can you tell us about your journey and what inspired you to become a Speech and Language Therapist?

2. What attracted you to the position with our Trust, specifically in working with adults with learning disabilities? What attracted you to the position with our Trust, specifically in working with adults with learning disabilities?

3. What experience do you have in working with individuals with learning disabilities, and how do you tailor your approach to meet their specific communication needs? What experience do you have in working with individuals with learning disabilities, and how do you tailor your approach to meet their specific communication needs?

4. Can you explain your understanding of dysphagia and how you might assess and support clients experiencing this condition? Can you explain your understanding of dysphagia and how you might assess and support clients experiencing this condition?

5. What assessment tools do you find most effective when evaluating communication difficulties in patients with diverse presentations? What assessment tools do you find most effective when evaluating communication difficulties in patients with diverse presentations?

6. Can you provide an example of a challenging case you’ve encountered and how you managed it? What was the outcome? Can you provide an example of a challenging case you’ve encountered and how you managed it? What was the outcome?

7. Describe your experience working in a multi-disciplinary team. How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration with other professionals? Describe your experience working in a multi-disciplinary team. How do you ensure effective communication and collaboration with other professionals?

8. How do you build rapport and trust with your clients, especially those with learning disabilities? How do you build rapport and trust with your clients, especially those with learning disabilities?

9. What strategies do you employ to communicate effectively with families and caregivers, particularly in understanding their loved ones’ needs? What strategies do you employ to communicate effectively with families and caregivers, particularly in understanding their loved ones’ needs?

10. This role requires managing a delegated caseload. How do you prioritise your tasks and ensure that you meet the needs of all your patients? This role requires managing a delegated caseload. How do you prioritise your tasks and ensure that you meet the needs of all your patients?

11. Can you discuss your approach to documentation and record-keeping in compliance with NHS standards? Can you discuss your approach to documentation and record-keeping in compliance with NHS standards?

12. How do you keep yourself updated on best practices and developments in Speech and Language Therapy, particularly in the field of learning disabilities? How do you keep yourself updated on best practices and developments in Speech and Language Therapy, particularly in the field of learning disabilities?

13. What is your understanding of our Trust's values, and how do you think you can embody these in your work? What is your understanding of our Trust's values, and how do you think you can embody these in your work?

14. Imagine a patient exhibits challenging behaviour during a session. How would you manage the situation while ensuring their safety and well-being? Imagine a patient exhibits challenging behaviour during a session. How would you manage the situation while ensuring their safety and well-being?

15. If you were working with a patient who is non-verbal, what alternative communication strategies would you consider employing? If you were working with a patient who is non-verbal, what alternative communication strategies would you consider employing?

16. What are your long-term professional goals as a Speech and Language Therapist, and how does this role align with those aspirations? What are your long-term professional goals as a Speech and Language Therapist, and how does this role align with those aspirations?

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Role: Speech and Language Therapist in Jarrow

Interviewed on Thursday 10 April 2025 at 14:21.

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