Job overview This is a new and exciting post to work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Deaf Mental Health, working across the South Yorkshire footprint of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. The post holder will be responsible for delivering, developing and supporting the equality and inclusion agenda as part of the Deaf mental health services. They will draw upon their own lived experience of being a deaf British Sign Language (BSL) user or living within a family that use BSL (e.g. having deaf parents or siblings). This will include a key role in supporting and developing mechanisms for BSL users, families and carers to influence and have a say in development of the services. By offering hope and encouragement, the role will help people to feel understood, valued, and empowered in helping to design services that are accessible to them. The post holder will work with services to look at the needs of BSL users and work in partnership with members of the deaf community who may have experienced mental health need themselves, carers, and colleagues within the multidisciplinary team to promote accessibility. This may include providing deaf awareness sessions for services and providing information to the deaf community regarding mental health conditions and signposting them to the appropriate services. Advert This role is central to reducing stigma, fostering inclusion, and ensuring that the voice of lived experience is represented in the design and delivery of mental health support. The service operates flexibly between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). Dependent on engagement events that are taking place, there will be occasions when the post holder will be required to adjust their working hours so that they can support the event. Working for our organisation Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications Eligibility for sponsorship - please read before submitting your application We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship [if eligible] under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Please note, not all vacancies or applications are eligible for sponsorship. Before applying, you can make a self-assessment of potential eligibility for sponsorship here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Please note, there have been some changes made to Home Office guidance including changes to salary thresholds for sponsorship applications and eligibility for dependent visas from 9 April 2025 and from 22 July 2025