BSL/English Interpreter

Purpose of Role: The post holder will interpret between English and British Sign Language (BSL) for staff and students within Heriot-Watt University, and externally at lectures, research meetings and conferences; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population; maintain cooperative working relationships; and carry out some minor administrative duties.

Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

               BSL/English Interpreting

• Preparation for interpreting assignments.
• Interpret between spoken English and British Sign Language (BSL) for members of staff and students
• Translation between written English and BSL for members of staff and students
• Actively invite feedback and adapt to the needs of individuals requiring interpreter support

Other

• Administrative duties including maintaining own work records to assist the interpreter coordinator with booking of interpreters and Access to Work claims
• Administrative support for the BSL student community and interpreting placement activities; mentoring undergraduate interpreting students.
• Participate in University activities where appropriate and in consultation with line managers.
• Actively follow HWU policies including Equal Opportunities, Race Equality policies and GDPR.
• The post holder will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations
• The post may involve travel to accompany Deaf staff or students to external events.

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be made

Essential

• Qualified BSL/English interpreter (NRCPD registered MRSLI)
• Member of SCOSLI, ASLI or VLP
• Minimum of two years interpreting experience post-qualification
• Excellent fluency in a signed language
• Excellent English skills
• Experience of working within a similar environment as outlined above
• Confident in the use of relevant IT packages and familiar with Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrable excellent customer service
• Demonstrable professional and proactive approach

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Sunday, 17th March 2024

Please submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV

For informal discussions about the position or the department, please contact Marion Fletcher, BSL/English Interpreter Coordinator via [email protected] 

At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.

Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/ .

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

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