We are currently recruiting BSL/English Interpreters

Job Title: Sessional BSL/English Interpreter

Closing date 28th February 2011

We are inviting Qualified British Sign Language / English interpreters to work on an 'as and when required' basis in the highly professional team of GRIP NHS Language Services, part of Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

BSL/English Interpreters will work in different health and social care settings for patients with hearing impairments across Westminster. This could range from part-day or full day sessions on a regular basis to individual bookings for specific appointments.

Successful applicants will receive the following:

  • Excellent rates depending on qualifications and experience criteria
  • Higher rates for Out of Hours work
  • Reimbursement of travel expenses
  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Monthly payments by direct credit transfer into bank or building society
  • Itemised payment and activity reports
  • Access to paid Occupational Health services
  • Regular access to vaccination/immunisation checks

CRB 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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship (formerly Work Permit)

This post is unlikely to attract a Tier 2 certificate of sponsorship (formerly a work permit). This means that if you are not already entitled to work in the UK, we will not be able to process your application for this post.

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups including disabled people and members of our black and minority ethnic communities

To download the Application Pack please click below:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Job Description and Person Specification
  3. Interpreter Payment Rates
  4. Guidance Notes for Applicants
  5. Application Form
  6. Criminal Convictions Declaration Form (A)

For further enquiries and informal discussions please contact Ute Michel on 020 7009 4039 or email ute.michel@westminster-pct.nhs.uk.

Short listing and interviews will be arranged as per applications received. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The closing date for applications is Mon 28/02/11.