RSLI/TSLI in house British Sign Language Interpreter - Surrey / Frimley NHS Trust. Part Time/ Full Time

  • Full-time

Company Description

Sign Solutions was established in 1998, as leading experts in the provision of interpreting and translation services. We are friendly, professional and offer helpful advice to our clients, the Deaf community and language service professionals.

We are a specialist service provider and the only organisation in the UK that offers: face to face & remote interpreting, training, communication support, translations and pre-booked/on-demand video interpreting all in one place.

We provide face to face interpreting for all sectors across the UK including contracts in medical legal and education. We only work with NRCPD.RBSLI registered British Sign Language interpreters and a range of other communication professionals.

Our innovative InterpretersLive! video relay interpreting service, supports organisations across the private and public sectors, to be more accessible, in person (VRI) and via video (VRS). We provide on demand, British Sign Language interpreting directly via mobile app or browser on any device. Deaf people have instant access to public services, appointments and meetings and hearing customers can also call a Deaf person through our service.

Our training centre provides qualifications in BSL, Deaf Awareness as well as online CPD courses for British Sign Language interpreters and company employees covering a range of HR and business topics.

Our BSL translation service creates bespoke accessible digital content ensuring information is accessible to Deaf people.

Job Description

Predominately working within the medical sector supporting Frimley NHS. In addition you may be required to work with a broad range of  clients in the private and public sector, as well as individual Deaf clients, this role is to predominantly provide BSL interpretation across Frimley/Surrey and the surrounding area.

Responsibilities

·        To undertake face to face interpreting assignments (TSLI/RSLI)

·        To undertake video interpreting assignments (RSLI only)

·        To deliver high quality BSL/English interpreting services to all clients

·        To report to Head Interpreter and Managing Director

·        To maintain CPD

·        To abide by NRCPD/RBSLI code of conduct

·        To work well within the interpreting team

 

 

 

Qualifications

Essential skills/qualifications/experience

  • NRCPD/RBSLI registration TSLI/RSLI / RBSLI registration
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Healthcare sector interpreting experience preferred
  • Video Interpreting requirement only - RSLI status and 3 years post qualification experience

A full driving licence is essential

Additional information

Additional Information

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • RSLI;- Starting salary range dependant on experience £28k - £31k
  • TSLI;- Starting salary range dependant on experience £23k - £25k
  • 20-25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • NRCPD registration fees
  • Training and CPD 
  • DBS Renewal 
  • Relocation packages available
  • Attendance bonus scheme
  • Health and Wellbeing schemes
  • Worcestershire Works Well Health and Wellbeing Level 1 Accreditation
  • Policies to include Mental Health, Menopause and more
  • Access to mental health specialist support
  • Birthday celebrations/gifts
  • Team events
  • Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) and (SSP)
  • Flexible contracts available
  • Work for an established company with 25 years in the industry
  • Supportive and flexible employer
  • Disability confident leader
  • Real Living Wage Employer

Contract Type

Full-time or Part time - Permanent

To apply

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