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Anisa Sheikh

Manchester,England

Summary

Third-year Speech and Language Therapy student with clinical placement experience across adult inpatient and paediatric services. Experience includes dysphagia awareness and supporting assessment and therapy under supervision.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rochdale community children service

- Rochdale
09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Worked one-to-one with children with a wide range of communication needs, including autism
  • Supported individual therapy sessions using play-based and child-led approaches
  • Observed and supported assessment of children’s communication through structured and unstructured play
  • Assisted SLTs by modelling activities and supporting children’s engagement during sessions
  • Carried out detailed observations of children’s interaction, attention, and communication skills
  • Communicated with parents and carers before and after sessions under supervision
  • Helped prepare and adapt therapy materials to meet individual needs
  • Recorded session outcomes and discussed observations and progress with supervising SLTs

Community learning disability team adults

- Knowsley
06.2025 - 06.2025
  • Supported adults with learning disabilities during one-to-one and small-group SLT sessions
  • Helped adapt communication to individual needs using accessible language, visuals and supported conversation techniques
  • Took an active role in sessions by prompting responses, supporting turn-taking and reinforcing communication goals
  • Observed how communication needs impact daily living, independence and decision-making
  • Worked alongside support workers and carers to promote consistent communication approaches
  • Contributed to session planning by helping select and adapt resources for individual service users
  • Recorded outcomes from sessions and discussed effectiveness of strategies with supervising SLTs

Paediatric Speech and Language

- North west
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Spent 10 weeks working within a paediatric SLT team supporting children with communication needs
  • Took part in a range of therapy sessions, supporting children to use language, speech and alternative communication strategies
  • Supported ongoing intervention by modelling activities and reinforcing targets during sessions
  • Observed assessment processes and contributed to gathering information through interaction and observation
  • Adapted activities to support children’s attention, understanding and engagement
  • Built rapport with children to encourage participation in sessions
  • Supported SLTs with preparation of resources and organisation of sessions
  • Recorded outcomes from sessions and discussed progress and next steps with supervising SLTs

Speech and Language Adult Inpatients

- Trafford
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Worked with adult inpatients presenting with dysphagia in an acute hospital setting
  • Observed and supported bedside swallowing assessments under supervision of qualified SLTs
  • Assisted with dysphagia assessments, including patient positioning, preparation of food and fluid trials, and observation of swallow safety
  • Carried out structured observations of oral motor function, alertness, voice quality, and signs of aspiration
  • Supported implementation of dysphagia management plans, including modified diets, fluid consistencies, and feeding strategies
  • Communicated with patients, families, and ward staff regarding swallowing recommendations under supervision
  • Contributed to clinical documentation, including session notes and care plans, with guidance from supervising SLTs
  • Worked within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals
  • Followed infection control, safeguarding, and professional standards throughout placement

Speech and language team

- Trafford
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Observed paediatric speech and language assessments led by qualified SLTs.
  • Supported assessment sessions by engaging children in play-based activities.
  • Carried out structured observations of children's communication during sessions.
  • Assisted with informal assessment tasks, such as following instructions, naming activities, and conducting observations, under supervision.
  • Helped prepare and organise assessment materials before sessions.
  • Spoke with children and parents during sessions to support engagement and understanding.
  • Wrote brief session notes and discussed learning points with supervising SLTs.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Speech and language Therapy

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
2026

Applied Science

Connell co-op COLLEGE
Manchester, MAN
2022

GCSEs -

William Hulme Grammer School
Manchester
2020

Skills

  • Communication strategies
  • Patient interaction
  • Session planning
  • Observation techniques
  • Supporting SLT assessments and therapy under supervision
  • Dysphagia awareness from adult inpatient placement
  • Observation and basic note writing
  • Working 1:1 with children using play-based approaches
  • Adapting communication for autism and learning disabilities
  • Clear communication with patients, families and staff
  • Teamwork and following clinical guidance
  • Confidentiality and safeguarding awareness
  • Good organisation and time management

Languages

English
Proficient
C2

Certification

  • Communication Access UK – Inclusive Communication for All
  • Manchester Metropolitan University – Clinical Simulation Training
  • First aid training
  • PSS Breakaway Training (Mental Health Care Division)

Interests

  • Staying active through regular walking and exercise
  • Interest in health and wellbeing
  • Spending time with family and friends

Timeline

Rochdale community children service

- Rochdale
09.2025 - 12.2025

Community learning disability team adults

- Knowsley
06.2025 - 06.2025

Paediatric Speech and Language

- North west
01.2025 - 03.2025

Speech and Language Adult Inpatients

- Trafford
10.2024 - 12.2024

Speech and language team

- Trafford
06.2024 - 06.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Speech and language Therapy

Manchester Metropolitan University

Applied Science

Connell co-op COLLEGE

GCSEs -

William Hulme Grammer School

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