Job responsibilities
We're looking for a Registered Qualified BSL Interpreter (NRCPD/RBSLI registered) to join our specialist team at All Saints Hospital in Oldham, Greater Manchester. At All Saints Hospital, inclusive care is not just a principle—it's our practice.
As a BSL Interpreter, you will play a crucial role in supporting Deaf staff and service users with complex linguistic and communication needs, to access vital Mental Health interventions, therapy and training. Working in a collaborative and culturally sensitive team, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact every day. We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. If you are passionate about championing communication without barriers and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Interpreting in Mental Health settings with professionalism and empathy
- Collaborating with the team to deliver accessible care
- Supporting clear, culturally competent communication
- Upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and safeguarding
As a British Sign Language Interpreter, you will be:
- Able to Interpret spoken English into British Sign Language (BSL) and vice versa during Mental Health therapy sessions, assessments, meetings, training and crisis interventions
- Able to convey complex, sensitive, and often emotional content accurately and with cultural competence
- Preparing assignments by reviewing case information where appropriate and liaising with clinicians
- Able to maintain impartiality and uphold professional boundaries in emotionally charged or distressing scenarios
- Supporting Mental Health professionals in delivering accessible and inclusive care to deaf service users
- Maintaining accurate records of interpreting assignments in accordance with NHS or employer policies
- Adhering to safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection guidelines at all times
- Accountable for the provision of BSL interpreting translation at All Saints Hospital in collaboration with the team
- Ensuring that provision is delivered to a suitable standard in accordance with NRCPD guidelines
- Have experience in psychiatric or crisis care settings, and an understanding of Deaf culture is essential
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Level 6 qualification in BSL and relevant BSL /English interpreting translation course
- Registered with NRCPD as a Registered Qualified Sign Language Interpreter (a minimum 2-year post qualification)
- Experience interpreting in healthcare or Mental Health settings
- A strong understanding of Mental Health terminology, practices, and patient confidentiality
- The ability to handle emotionally sensitive material and remain composed under pressure
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice
- Prior experience in psychiatric, counselling, or crisis care environments
- Knowledge of Deaf culture and experience working with Deaf individuals with additional needs
- Familiarity with NHS systems or working within multidisciplinary care teams (D)
- Flexibility in that may be required to work some evenings and weekends (D)
Where you will be working:
Location: Grange Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4EF
You will be working alongside the multidisciplinary team at All Saints Hospital, providing care for people who are deaf or have complex communication needs. It is a culturally sensitive service which has been created to provide support and rehabilitation with care and intervention from both deaf and hearing members of staff.
All Saints Hospital which is a specialist Mental Health service which has self-contained flats for deaf men over 18 years old, which helps them move along their care pathway to more independent living.
What you will get:
- Annual salary of £50,000
- The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
- Free meals and parking
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
- 24-hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be
- Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
- Pension contribution to secure your future
- Life Assurance for added peace of mind
- Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
