Northern Ireland Health and
Social Care Interpreting Service
In order to be part of the NI HSC Interpreting Service Register the
interpreter must:
1.
Be eligible to work within Northern Ireland
2.
Have UK based a qualification in interpreting (OCN Level 4
or equivalent or above)
And
3.
Complete the NI HSC Interpreting Service conversion course
OR
Complete the OCN Level 4 certificate in Community Interpreting
with the NI HSC Interpreting Service (this must be completed before
undertaking any work with NI HSC Interpreting Service)
4.
5.
6.
Have access to an email address for regular communication
Have a smartphone which supports apps
Have effective communication skills
Once registered the interpreter will be required to:
 Adhere to the NI HSC Interpreting Service Interpreter Terms of
Engagement
 Maintain confidentiality and protect service user information in
line with information governance requirements and legislation
 Interpret fully and faithfully without anything being added or
omitted
 Behave in a professional manner in relation to all aspects of the
role
 Have regular access to email and a smart phone that uses apps
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Northern Ireland Health and Social Care
Interpreting Service
Address: NIHSCIS, BSO, Ground
Floor, 2 Franklin Street Belfast
BT2 8DQ
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Tel: (028) 95363777
Email: [email protected]
NIHSCIS INTERPRETER REGISTRATION FORM
Part 1: Personal Details
Surname: __________________________________________________
First Name: _______________________________________
Maiden Name (if applicable): _________________________________
Gender (Male/Female):
________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Post Code: __________________
Mobile Number: ______________ App Store (i.e. Apple/ Play) _____________
Email: _____________________________
National Insurance Number: _____________________
Applicant Language: ______________ Dialect (if applicable): _____________
Country of Origin: _________________________
Do you hold a current full driving licence valid in the UK? ____________
Are you eligible to work in the UK?(Yes/No) ___________________ (please
refer to https://www.gov.uk/legal-right-work-uk for further details - Interpreters
will be required to provide evidence to this effect before any work is
provided
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PART 2: INTERPRETING QUALIFICATIONS
Please outline any UK Interpreting Qualifications you have obtained:
Interpreting Qualification
Level 4 OCN Community interpreting Course
(STEP/NICEM/DIVERSITY/FLEX)
Diploma in Public Service Interpreting
Other (MA, Degree)
I have no Interpreting Qualification
(X)
Name of Course: ______________________________________________
Name of Organisation providing course: _____________________________
Date of Course: ______________
Language you completed the course in: _____________________________
Levels Attained in Each Unit:
OCN Community interpreting Course:
Unit
Research Skills
Community Interpreting Skills
Bilingual Glossary
Level
Level 4
Level 4
Level 4
(X)
Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Pass/Merit):____________________
Date of DPSI award: _____________ Legal or Health option: ____________
Other: _________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
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Part 3: Have you previously undertaken any interpreting work? Yes  No 
TYPE OF WORK
Health & Social Care
Other Public Services
Community Sector
X
TYPE OF WORK
Private Sector
Academic
Other
X
If other, please specify: _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
PART 4: DECLARATION
I confirm that the information I have included in this application for registration is
a true and accurate account.
I understand registration is subject to successful completion of the relevant
NIHSCIS Training, receipt of satisfactory references, ACCESS NI checks and
adherence to the NIHSCIS Terms of Business for Interpreters.
I consent to the information I have provided in this form being used for:
1. Processing my application including both manual and computerised records;
2. Transfer to the Register if I am successful including both computerised and
manual systems;
3. Managerial and contract performance purposes
I consent to the information being retained in the event of any legal proceedings
taken against the Business Services Organisation in connection with this
application.
Signature: ____________________________ Date:
/
/
Print Name: ___________________________________________________
All information will be kept confidential and securely stored.
Please note application to the NIHSC Interpreter register does not guarantee
work as an interpreter. This is a demand led service.
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