NQTs in Sheffield….
What do we look for in NQTs Numbers of NQTs working in Sheffield What settings do they work in Supervision and signing off competencies Top Tips
What do we look for…… Clinical Knowledge
What do we look for…… Reflective Practice
Good Time Management and Organisational Skills What do we look for…… Good Time Management and Organisational Skills
What do we look for…… Communication Skills
What do we look for…… Enthusiasm
Proportion of NQTs in the teams Mainstream Team Pre-school Team
Settings Clinics: Phonology work Language / speech groups alongside senior therapists Mainstream schools: Access to specialist support Nurseries Settings
Supervision and signing off competencies Signed off 1st couple of weeks Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 observation Weekly supervision 70% caseload Case discussions Fortnightly supervision 80% caseload Begin to sign off competencies Monthly supervision 90% caseload Complete competencies
Top Tips…..
From an NQP perspective...
How did I find my role? What’s life like as an NHS NQP? Who are my clients? Challenges Surprises Top Tips
How did I find my role?
What’s life like as an NHS NQP? Scary! Brilliant! A learning curve!
Who are my clients? Children aged 4-11 in mainstream primary schools and an integrated resource in Sheffield Variety of diagnoses including; SLI, GDD, LD, DS, ASD, ADHD, and language and/or speech delay/disorder
Challenges...
Surprises...
Top tips... ...for applications and interviews ...for your new NQP role