BSL Interpreter

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstanding BSL Interpreter with a passion for delivering high quality care?

Cygnet Health Care have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.

With us, youll have the chance to make a real impact on service users & their families.

Were looking for a skilled, dedicated & caring BSL Interpreter.

Its an excellent opportunity to progress your career while reaping the rewards of empowering others.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

Youll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

So if youre passionate about what you do, we want to hear from you!

Youll be working40hours a week inCygnet Bury Hospital.

Cygnet Hospital Bury providesa wide range of inpatientmental health services for men and women including specialist deaf services andCAMHS provision for adolescents.

Your Day-to-Day

To provide a BSL/English Interpreting service for both staff & Deaf patients with complex linguistic and communication needs for thefollowing;

• Key worker nurse sessions

• Community/Morning/Debrief meetings

• Understanding Care Plans

• Psychological & Occupational Therapy sessions

• Access to Legal Rights &Meetings with Legal Representatives

• BSL to written English translation for Staff meetings, focus groups & reflective practise CPA meetings

• Taking telephone and email bookings for Interpreter provision

• Liaising with members of the clinical team regarding the provision of Interpreting sessions

We are looking for someone who is

• A Qualified member of the NRCPD or similar register.
• Enthusiastic, motivated & passionate about Mental health with experience in the field.

• Experienced at translating from BSL into written English in the form of clinical reports.

• A strong team player with a genuine desire to help others

• Able to work flexibly in a dynamic environment.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Strong career progression opportunities, including into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, & learning development opportunities
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme & employee discount savings.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a positive change?

Please click on the apply now link below or email LouisBrown@cygnethealth.co.uk

Join us!

In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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Certificate of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

North West

BL8 2BS

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)