Clinical Team Interpreter

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Team Interpreter working with the Deaf CAMHS Newcastle team; working 7.5 hours per week.

As the clinical team interpreter, you will be working within an established team of mental health practitioners working with deaf children and their families. You will be involved in clinical work such as initial appointments, assessments and therapy sessions.

There is also potential opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a specific area of interest e.g. full team assessments or family therapy. You will have access to both managerial and professional supervision.

As an employee of LYPFT there is opportunity to access training, conferences and other CPD activities e.g. national service events, away days and special interest groups for NDCAMHS interpreters. Other benefits include annual leave, sick leave, NHS pension, staff discount.

If you would like to express an interest in the above post / would like to discuss it further, please contact Bex Robson Clinical Team Manager on 07866 217 264 or Vicci Ackroyd, Lead BSL / English Interpreter, 01904 294231

INTERVIEW DATE WILL BE 6TH FEBRUARY

Main duties of the job

To undertake a range of sign language interpreting tasks for deaf and hearing people in a variety of settings as required

To facilitate communication between users of English and BSL within a mental health setting.
To provide a high level of interpreting skills
Be willing to travel to other sites if needed
Contribute and oversee policy and procedure in relation to working with interpreters in the NDCAMHS service
Sight translation and interpretation of letters and information into BSL
To work with other communication professionals such as; deaf interpreters and advocates where necessary to ensure, as far as possible, that the client is able to access and understand communication and to make themselves fullyunderstood
To observe all aspects of the NRCDP Code of Conduct with particular regard to the maintenance of confidentiality (within the boundaries of reasonable organisational responsibility)
To engage in supervision effectively and continue developing their professional role

We are a very passionate team and so innovation and creativity is encouraged to help us continue to offer the best service we can.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching,research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme (LYPFT pays 20.6% into your scheme each year), coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more organisations such as Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank. Bank-only workers can choose the hours they want to work and will have the opportunity to gain additional experience, keep skills up to date, develop new ones and earn extra money without having to commit to a permanent role. For an informal discussion or more information please contact the team bankstaffingdepartment.lypft@nhs.net

Date posted

11 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

173-91023-CYP

Job locations

National Deaf CAMHS Service

Benton House, 136 Sandyford Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE2 1QE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Employee Specification for more details on this Clinical Team Interpreter role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Employee Specification for more details on this Clinical Team Interpreter role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Registration

Essential

Holds a recognised BSL/English Interpreter qualification (MRSLI) or equivalent
Registered with a recognised BSL/Interpreter body.
A commitment to continuing Professional Development and Peer support & attending supervision - Willing to attend regular supervisions, relevant training and CPD/Away Days

Experience

Essential

Experience of interpreting in health/mental health settings including in the community / clinical sessions (both face to face and by videocall).
Experience of interpreting for deaf children and deaf children with complex communication needs

Skills

Essential

Able to co-work with team clinicians; co-work with other BSL/English Interpreters to ensure the client is able to access and understand communication and to make themselves fully understood
To work with other communication professionals, such as spoken language and deaf interpreters to ensure effective communication

Person Specification

Qualifications / Registration

Essential

Holds a recognised BSL/English Interpreter qualification (MRSLI) or equivalent
Registered with a recognised BSL/Interpreter body.
A commitment to continuing Professional Development and Peer support & attending supervision - Willing to attend regular supervisions, relevant training and CPD/Away Days

Experience

Essential

Experience of interpreting in health/mental health settings including in the community / clinical sessions (both face to face and by videocall).
Experience of interpreting for deaf children and deaf children with complex communication needs

Skills

Essential

Able to co-work with team clinicians; co-work with other BSL/English Interpreters to ensure the client is able to access and understand communication and to make themselves fully understood
To work with other communication professionals, such as spoken language and deaf interpreters to ensure effective communication

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.