Fixed term 12 months
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.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified BSL Interpreter to join NHS Lothians Interpretation & Translation service
The post is fixed term for 12 months to cover a period of maternity leave.
We are looking for a dynamic, creative, forward-thinking individual who can support the delivery of an effective and efficient BSL Interpretation service to NHS Lothian
Providing professional, accurate and effective Sign Language interpretation and translation into Sign Language service in the relevant Sign Language dialect on behalf of NHS Lothian
You will facilitate communication between deaf patients / service users and healthcare professionals who do not share a common language.
Informal Contacts:
Ms Julia Eighteen
julia.eightenn@nhs.scot
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
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