NHS Greater Glasgow and ClydePost Title: BSL (British Sign Language) Sessional InterpreterHours: FlexiblePay: £35 per hour (minimum of 2 hours payment per assignment)Location: Greater Glasgow & Clyde / LanarkshireNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to providing equity of access to healthcare services for all service users and provides interpreting services for patients who require language support in accessing healthcare. We have a number of opportunities for qualified, experienced sessional BSL interpreters to provide a professional interpretation service in the followingPlease only apply if you meet the requirements below
Currently registered as a qualified BSL interpreter with either the SRLPDC or the NRCPD
You must be fluent in British Sign Language with the appropriate training and experience to be able to interpret with consistency and accuracy between our patients and our staff in a health care setting.You must evidence relevant experience of working as an interpreter in a public sector, advocacy or legal environment. Applications are also welcomed from candidates from private sector organisations who possess the appropriate level of qualification and/or experience. As sessional Interpreters will work in a variety of settings: Hospital, Health Centre/ Clinics and patient homes; empathy, confidentiality and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
