British Sign Language/English Interpreter

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is seeking BSL Interpreters for its Interpretation & Translation Service in Tayside. The role involves interpreting at patient appointments, managing appointments, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Applicants should have experience in BSL/English interpreting, preferably in medical or mental health contexts, and must be registered with the relevant professional body. The position offers a competitive working environment with flexible arrangements and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Attractive pension scheme

Staff Wellbeing centre

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in BSL/English interpreting, especially in mental health and/or medical settings.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting at patient appointments across NHST/HSCP settings.
• Managing distribution of appointments across the team.
• Working both autonomously and collaboratively.

Skills

Experience in BSL/English interpreting

Ability to travel around Tayside

Education

Registration with SRLPDC or NRCPD

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS sulliss welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are excited to announce the above posts for BSL interpreters as part of our collaborative in‑house team within the Interpretation & Translation Service at NHS Tayside. Applications are welcome for both full‑time and part‑time staff. Our relocation policy can assist successful candidates with reasonable moving expenses.

The role includes (but is not limited to):

• Interpreting at patient appointments across NHST/HSCP settings
• Managing distribution of appointments across the team
• Working both as an autonomous practitioner and co‑working with peers
• Preparatory briefs, debriefs and reflective practice.
• Collaborating with I&T, NHST and HSCP colleagues to enhance our service.
• Contributing to NHS’s BSL Local Plan
• Engagement events with the local d/Deaf community and partnerships
• Covering an Out of Hours rota
• Delivery of Interpreter Awareness sessions
• Maintaining professional accreditation
• Reporting to an experienced sign language interpreter (Team Lead)

As an in‑house interpreter you can expect:

• A standard working week of 37 hours (core hours are 08:00‑17:00)
• Pay enhancements to reward Out of Hours (standby rate per session, callouts at time and a half/double for public holidays)
• Generous annual leave allowance surpassing the statutory entitlements.
• An attractive pension scheme (with an employer contribution of around 20.9%)
• Annual personal development reviews to support career aspirations.
• Staff Wellbeing centre
• Death in service benefits
• Access to pool cars and expenses for staff travel
• Flexible working arrangements to establish a healthy work/life balance.
• Opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, including shadowing interpreters in a variety of clinical settings.

Applicants must have:

• Experience in BSL/English interpreting (mental health and/or medical desirable)
• Registration with the Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community (SRLPDC) or the National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD)
• Ability to travel around Tayside

The I'T Service provides BSL interpretation across Tayside supporting Acute Services, Health & Social Care Partnerships (HSCP), Primary Care, and Independent Contractors. You will work closely with the Team Lead and other BSL/Spokendbname interpreters to deliver services to patients, carers, and their families in Tayside. Our vision is to enable people to live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. Our mission is to work together to transform health and care in Tayside, to deliver improved healthy living outcomes for our d/Deaf population.

Scotland offers a cost of living up to 47flex\###% lower than that found in many UK cities. Dundee is Scotland’s sunniest city, offering an attractive blend of city, coast and countryside living. It is well- connected to major urban centres and within 90mins commute to 90% of Scotland. It is a UNESCO City of Design with strong links to Higher Education. NHS Tayside is a меҳ clinical teaching provider for Dundee University, Scotland’s top School of Medicine. Applicants seeking to work part‑time may wish to explore a variety of freelance interpreting opportunities with the local d/Deaf community.

Informal inquiries are welcome:

Deborah Dougall, Corporate Equalities Team Lead/BSL Interpreter

e: [e-mail] or t: 01382 660111 (ext 55189)

Hours of work:

Post 1: Permanent – 8 hrs Fixed Term for 10 months

Current NHS Tayside Employees: Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

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