To develop this specialist role in liaison with staff, clients and other specialists 5% external to the University working in this field To work together with clinicians to ensure that information shared in appointments is 5% understood by the patient and clinician, particularly in relation to consent for procedures. This will include making preparations before an appointment researching specialist – vocabulary and finding out about the subject and the people involved. To maintain a thorough knowledge of USAIS guidelines and procedures 3% Utilise specialist techniques and strategies in order to maintain and develop the ability to 3% support a wide range of patients and staff Participate in impact and public engagement activities 2% To participate in or organise research projects involving your specialist area Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post 2% holder. Internal and external relationships Responsible via Head of AIS to Associate Dean for Enterprise Multi professional working on and off site including hospitals, other services and patients’ homes. Liaison with national interest groups Special Requirements The post holder will have an excellent understanding of Deaf awareness and of the Deaf community and Deaf culture. The post holder will have good communication skills with people with all types of hearing loss and respect for the different needs and views of patients. PERSON SPECIFICATION How to be Criteria Essential Desirable assessed Qualifications, Educated to degree level or knowledge and equivalent experience Experience of interpreting for children and young people Experience of interpreting in audiology settings Member of The Association of Sign Language Interpreters (ASLI)
To develop this specialist role in liaison with staff, clients and other specialists external to the University working in this field 5% To work together with clinicians to ensure that information shared in appointments is understood by the patient and clinician, particularly in relation to consent for procedures. This will include making preparations before an appointment – researching specialist vocabulary and finding out about the subject and the people involved. 5% To maintain a thorough knowledge of USAIS guidelines and procedures 3% Utilise specialist techniques and strategies in order to maintain and develop the ability to support a wide range of patients and staff 3% Participate in impact and public engagement activities 2% To participate in or organise research projects involving your specialist area Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder. 2% Internal and external relationships Responsible via Head of AIS to Associate Dean for Enterprise Multi professional working on and off site including hospitals, other services and patients’ homes. Liaison with national interest groups Special Requirements The post holder will have an excellent understanding of Deaf awareness and of the Deaf community and Deaf culture. The post holder will have good communication skills with people with all types of hearing loss and respect for the different needs and views of patients. PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience Educated to degree level or equivalent Experience of interpreting for children and young people Experience of interpreting in audiology settings Member of The Association of Sign Language Interpreters (ASLI)
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