BSL Interpreter
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 14.4
- Posted
- 31/08/2026
- Closes
- 14/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves providing professional, accurate, and effective British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation and translation services for NHS Lothian. The interpreter will facilitate communication between deaf patients/service users and healthcare professionals across various NHS settings. This includes undertaking complex interpretation and translation allocations in acute, community, primary care, mental health, and corporate services. The position is part-time, 14.4 hours per week, and temporary for 12 months.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258244
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
14/09/2026
Job Type:
Administrative Services
Location:
Comely Bank Centre
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
14.4
Job posted date:
31/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Interpretation & Translation
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