Job Description and Person Specification

Job title

BSL/English Sign Language Interpreter

Accountable to  Head of Service or Senior Interpreter

Part time or Full-time positions available (37 hrs)

Working Hours

Interpreting Service Core Hours are 8.00am – 6.00pm. Interpreters work
variable hours each day within core hours.

Salary

Trainee (TSLI): £26,802.88 - £30,515.40

Qualified (RSLI): £32,418.64 - £35,446.08 (dependant on experience)

Workplace Pension (3% employer contribution, 5% employee, available
after successful probationary period)

Benefits

Essential Car User Allowance

Company sickness pay

24 days (FTE) annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid NRCPD registration

Job purpose

The purpose of Nottinghamshire Deaf Society is to empower deaf people so that their lives are
enriched. We do this in the following ways:

•  We support and encourage people
•  We provide information and help people to learn
•  We challenge decision makers and campaign for change
•  We collaborate with others
•  We set high standards for ourselves

Our vision is for a society in which all deaf people participate.

In the next 5 years we want to work with people of all ages with different types of deafness. We
want to increase the number of partnerships we have with other organisations and groups. We
will be known as a provider of services and involved and engaged with the wider deaf
community.

Our strategy focuses on strengthening and consolidating our current services and activities while
preparing to develop and expand through partnerships. We are aiming to strengthen and develop
our interpreting service over this period so that we can sustain a quality service.

This role supports our vision and purpose by providing support to  deaf people, enabling better
communication. We expect that the post holder will also work to the highest standards, valuing
quality in their work.

Nottinghamshire Deaf Society is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Therefore
this role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (with Barred List) check.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting  to  the  Head  of  Service  and/or  a  Senior  Interpreter  the  post  holder  will  undertake
interpreting assignments to a high professional standard, working in the majority of domains. They
will  contribute  as  reasonably  required  to  the  overall  development  and  promotion  of  the
interpreting service, and the improvement of team performance.

Specific duties and responsibilities are:

•  To undertake BSL/English interpreting assignments, including via video, as issued by the

Booking Coordinators.

•  To assist in providing a quality interpreting service as a member of the NDS Interpreting

team.

•  To co-work in a conscientious and professional manner.
•  To attend team and NDS meetings, as required, and to contribute to the overall

development and promotion of the service.

•  To participate, as required, in the out of hours emergency service.
•  To seek to analyse and develop own skills and knowledge of professional issues.
•  To continue professional development.
•  To receive regular supervision and support.
•  To keep appropriate work records and follow agreed procedures.
•  To conform to and work from the NRCPD Code of Conduct for Communication

Professionals.

General requirements for all staff:

•  Treat all service users, volunteers and staff with courtesy, empathy and respect at all

times.

•  Actively participate in the work of the charity by positively contributing to development,

training, team meetings and team building.

•  Be aware of the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations and other Data

Protection legislation, ensuring confidentiality of information in respect of records
maintained and tasks undertaken.

•  Have an understanding of, and commitment to, Nottinghamshire Deaf Society’s policies

and procedures.

•  Assist wherever possible with the positive promotion and general running of the charity’s

activities including the main office and any other reasonable duties.

•  Maintain effective internal and external relationships and particularly with

representatives of the Deaf community.

Person Specification

Criteria
Qualifications
Registered Sign Language Interpreter with NRCPD
Registered Qualified Interpreter
Level 3 (A Level) English or equivalent standard
Experience
BSL/English Interpreting in a variety of domains and
contexts
3 or more years post qualification experience
Working with remote interpreting services
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and understanding of the NRCPD Code of
Conduct for Communication Professionals
Use of video communication technology for
interpreting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to manage time and work load effectively
Team player
An initiative taker
Current affairs relevant to Deafness, Interpreting and
the lives of Deaf people
Competent user of Microsoft Office and online IT
services
Personal Qualities
A pleasant and professional manner
Reliable with excellent time keeping
Enthusiastic and willing to use own initiative
A positive attitude
Committed to further training and continuous
professional development
Impact on others
Commitment to contributing to the team
Commitment to the Deaf Community and the
Interpreting profession
Ability to meet job circumstances/Other
Located in the East Midlands region
Able to work flexible hours when needed
Ability to travel between multiple venues in course of
work

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Method of assessment:
Q – Proof of qualification; A – Application/personal statement; I – Interview; T – Skills test.

Direct Reports

None.

Review and Approval

Approved by:

J. Giles

Position:

CEO

Date approved:

06/12/21

Reviewed:

01/04/2024 – Head of Services