British Sign Language/English Interpreter

NHS Tayside is looking to recruit two permanent BSL/English Interpreters to join the Interpretation & Translation Service.

The Service provides BSL interpretation across Tayside, supporting Acute Services, Health & Social Care Partnerships, Primary Care, and independent contractors.

Our in-house BSL team is a well-established part of the wider Service. This is a unique opportunity to work with Spoken Language Interpreters, to exchange knowledge and experience diverse cultures and communities. We pride ourselves on being a collaborative and supportive team. Offering regular debriefs, reflective practice sessions and development opportunities, we support professional growth and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional BSL/English interpreting services.
• Participate in the on-call rota for out of hours.
• Deliver Interpreter Awareness training and advise on BSL translations.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure accessibility to services.
• Deliver NHST BSL Local Plan in partnership with the local community.
• Travel throughout NHS Tayside to ensure service delivery.

Essential Criteria:

• Recent BSL/English interpreting experience.
• Registration with SRLPDC (Scottish Register of Language Professionals with the Deaf Community) or NRCPD (National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People) as a Trainee or Registered Interpreter.
• An understanding of Deaf community and culture.
• Adherence to professional Code of Conduct.
• Ability to travel including travelling Out of Hours

What We Offer:

• A supportive environment led by an experienced BSL interpreter.
• Regular engagement with the Deaf community.
• Regular debriefs and reflective practice sessions.
• Training, skills development and professional growth via mentoring, NHST LearnPro and TURAS.
• Shadowing clinicians in specialist areas.

Working Hours:

• Applications are welcome for full-time or part-time hours.
• Core working hours are 8:00am and 6:00pm (can be negotiated).
• Service operates 24/7 covered by on call.

Informal Enquiries:
Please contact Deborah Dougall, Corporate Equalities Team Lead/BSL Interpreter, at deborah.dougall@nhs.scot or 01382 660111 Ext: 55189

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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