British Sign Language Interpreter

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks qualified British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter(s) for on-site support for a Deaf physiotherapist. Successful candidates will ensure effective communication in various healthcare settings. The role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Continued Professional Development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced in British Sign Language interpretation.
• Ability to support effective communication in diverse settings.
• Legally entitled to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide BSL interpretation for a Deaf physiotherapist.
• Ensure effective communication during consultations.
• Encourage applications from freelancers and part-time candidates.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL) proficiency

Effective communication

Job description

We are seeking qualified and experienced British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter(s) to provide one-to-one on-site support for a Deaf physiotherapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one on-site BSL interpretation for a Deaf physiotherapist.
• Enable effective communication between the physiotherapist, colleagues, and patients, ensuring accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.
• Encourage both freelance interpreters and part-time employment candidates to apply.

About us

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please visit the Vita Health Group website.

Job details

Current times and locations:

• Monday, Thursday and Friday (08:00-16:00) — Sports Injury Centre, Jubilee Stand, Crystal Palace, SE19 2BB
• Tuesday (08:30-16:30) — Central Court, 1B Knoll Rise, Orpington BR6 0JA

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc, we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

We offer regular Continued Professional Development opportunities, including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a flexible work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: Vita Health Group careers page.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice. We encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view the company’s EDI page.

• Mindful Employer
• Disability Confident Leader — all disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria will be considered for interview
• Ethnicity Matters Scheme — minority ethnic candidates for senior roles (£40,000+) will be considered for interview
• Gender Matters Scheme — women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) will be considered for interview
• Armed Forces Covenant
• Menopause Friendly Employer
• Employer with Heart Charter
• Commitment to NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS), WRES and WDES
• Access to health and wellbeing services, Mental Health Advocates and Employee Assistance Programme
• Culture of speaking up with Freedom to Speak Up Guardians

If you require adjustments or assistance during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] and we will facilitate.

Please note: all applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK. All positions are subject to a DBS check.

Any data shared during the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and destroyed after 6 months if the application is unsuccessful.

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close the job posting when sufficient applications have been received.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check to assess for previous convictions.