John Cipko CV
Mr JOHN CIPKO
10 Shirebrooke Close
Basford
Nottingham
NG6 0JZ
Nottinghamshire
TEL=0115-8541309
MOBILE=07990-576128
E-MAIL=johncipko@yahoo.co.uk
Career Profile
NHS interpreter
Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital Nottingham UK.
Freelance NHS Interpreter under direct supervision by:
Mrs Renata Towlson
Interpreting and Translating Services Project and Contract Manager
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust HQ City Campus
A mature and reliable freelance NHS Interpreter, with experience of delivering professional linguistic
expertise. Proficient at planning own schedules, and working on own initiative, as well as being
able to follow instructions accurately. Hardworking and trustworthy, with the ability to remain good
humored under pressure. A well-liked and effective team member.
Key Skills
· Certificates in Levels 1,2 and 3 for Community Interpreting
· 8Years Community Interpreting with over 8000 hrs complete
. Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Sciences.
. Fellowship of Biomedical Sciences.
. Bsc (Hons) in Applied Biology.
. 35 Years experience as a qualified biomedical scientist ( Haematology/Blood
Transfusion)
. Health & Safety Advisor to Grantham SITE ( Pathlinks )
. Able to work Shift/On Call Duties/ Night Duties.
. Member of Unite Union? MSF
. Bilingual Abilities English-Polish-English both interpretive and translator.
Career History
NOTTINGHAM HOSPITALS-Freelance interpreter – Queens Medical Centre /City Hospital Nottingham
Sept 2014- present
PEARL LINGUISTICS - Freelance interpreter
August 2015- April 2017
LANGUAGE EMPIRE – Freelance interpreter
June 2015- present
DA LANGUAGES- Freelance interpreter
December 2015- present
THE BIGWORD- Freelance interpreter
January 2015 to present
AQUA INTERPRETING GROUP- Freelance Interpreter
January 2015 to present
PRESTIGE NETWORK- Freelance interpreter
April 2017 to present
NOTTINGHAM CITYCARE PARTNERSHIP- Seasonal Interpreter
Interpreting Service
October 2016 to present
AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES LTD– Freelance Interpreter
January 2015 to present
MANGO SPICE LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS- Freelance Interpreter
April 2013 to present
DEBONAIR LANGUAGES- Freelance Interpreter
February 2017 to present
TALIKINGHEADS- Freelance interpreter
May 2016 to present
CAPITA IT- Freelance interpreter
October 2017 to present
Voluntary Parent Support Worker/Teacher Assistant/Committee Member
Polska Szkola Przedmiotow Ojczystych im. Św.
Kazimierza w Nottingham.
2012-Present
Activities included helping with school activities, sports events and outings to museums. Holy Communion preparations for years 8/9 was asked for. Classroom activities involved support for Nursery and Reception Classes with minor supervision. Reading Writting and Game Activities. Supervision of pupils at break times was also requested. Committee activities as a member of the board involved discussions and decisions made on areas like Curriculum and Instructions, Design and Constructions,Finance,Faculty Planning, Student Activities and Services,Technology.The board also facilitates communication among parents and the faculty.
Voluntary Parent Support Worker
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
Catholic Primary Academy
Piccadilly, Bulwell
Nottingham
NG6 9FN
TEL: 0115 915 0500
2008-present
Activities mainly include as and when help with School trips to Seaside Museums, Cinemas.Field Trips, and Swimming Lessons. Classroom activities have mainly involved helping out with the Gardening Club.
Biomedical Scientist 1
Department of Haematology/Blood Transfusion/Clinical Chemistry, Grantham and District General Hospital 2000-Present
Development of Management and Supervisory Skills.
Active role as Health/Safety Advisor for Grantham/Pathlinks.
Multidisciplinary skills combining Hematology and Clinical Chemistry.
Biomedical Scientist 1
Department of Haematology/ Blood Transfusion, City Hospital Nottingham 1988- 2000
General experience of a busy Teaching Hospital, including
. Routine Haematology, Coagulation, Special Haematology (B12/Folates)
. Blood Transfusion and Serology/Grouping, Basic knowledge of Computers
. Training and Supervision of Junior MLSO’S and MLA’s
. Some experience of working with a Facscan and Cell Markers
. CPD active
Junior MLSO/MLSO 1
Department of Haematology, Basildon / Orsett District General Hospital. Essex 1983-88
. Broad introduction to all aspects of Hematology/Blood Transfusion.
. Experience of Accident/Emergency Department.
Industrial Training
Department of Microbiology/PHLS, Derby Royal Infirmary. Derby 1981
. Broad introduction to the investigation of diseases from the following areas
Urinary-Genito Tract, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, and various Viral Infections
. Category B Infections i.e. Tuberculosis and Hepatitis
Agrisearch FieldTrials LTD, Long Eaton. Nottingham 1980
. Introduction to the uses of Herbicides, Fungicides and Insecticides
and its applications to the agricultural industry
General Employment
Part Time Table-Clearer/Chef, Savoy Hotel. Mansfield Rd Nottingham 1976-1980
. General Restaurant Duties, full and part –time.
Education & Training
2015 International School of Linguists
Distance Learning
Community Interpreting Level 3 - pending
2013 The Atrium Centre Nottingham
WEA Aim Awards
Public Service Community Interpreting Level 2
2012 The Atrium Centre Nottingham
WEA Aim Awards
Introducing Interpreting
Public Service Community Interpreting Level 1
2009 British Blood Transfusion Society
Specialist Certificate in Transfusion Science Practice awarded.
2001-2002 Sleaford College Lincs
National General Certificate in Occupational
Safety and Health. NEBOSH Certificate Awarded.
2000-2001 Broxtowe College Nottingham
NEBS-Introduction to Management Certificate awarded.
1993-2000 New College Nottingham
EMFEC Forensic Science Level 1 – EMFEC Certificate Awarded
EMFEC Forensic Science Level 2 - as above-
RSA Clait Part 1 specializing in Microsoft Word, Excel and Office
1990-1993 Nottingham Trent University
Msc in Biomedical Sciences
. Pathophysiology, Genetics, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Post Graduate Diploma awarded.
1983-1987 Paddington College London
Special Examination in Haematology (Fellowship)
Graduate Induction Course in Haematology/Blood Group Serology
1979-1983 Trent Polytechnic Nottingham
Bsc (Hons) in Applied Biology
Medical Sciences, Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, and Pharmacology/Toxicology
2'' awarded
1971-1979 Becket Grammar School Nottingham.
O' Levels 8 including English, Biology, Chemistry, and Polish.
A' Levels Biology, Chemistry, and General Studies.
1965-1971 St Joseph’s Preparatory School
11 Plus Examination: Pass awarded
1962-1965 New Basford Church of England School Nottingham
Personal Details
Date of birth: 5November 1959
License: Full, clean UK license
CRB Enhanced CRB check valid annually
Interests: Rambling, Fell walking, Computing, Cooking,
Exploring old battlefields, and Gardening.
References:
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS- NHS INTERPRETING
Mrs Renata Towlson
Interpreting and Translating Services Project and Contract Manager
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust HQ City Campus
Tel: 0115-9691169 ext 76146
Mobile: 07812268800
E-mail: renata.towlson@nuh.nhs.uk
Mr Giles Matsell
Director of Equity and Diversity in Human Resources
Nottingham City Hospital NHS Trust HQ City Campus.
Tel:0115-9691169 ext 76135
E-mail: giles.matsell@nuh.nhs.uk
PEARL LINGUISTICS AGENCY
2nd Floor, Jordan House
47 Brunswick Place
London, N1 6EB
United Kingdom
Tel 02072537700
Mr Andrew Skulimowski
Recruitment Officer
E-mail: jobs@pearllinguistics.com
Mr Amilcar Loureiro
Interpreting Booking Coordinator
E-mail: Amilcar@pearllinguistics.com
Maria Gentile
Interpreting Booking Coordinator
E-mail: f2f@pearllinguistics.com
Interpreter No: 11885
LANGUAGE EMPIRE AGENCY
Deeplish House
174 Milkstone Road, Rochdale
Lancashire OL11 1NA
United Kingdom.
Tel 08453702002
Miss Sharmina Rahman
Recruitment Officer
Tel 07764968075
E- mail: Sharmina.rahman@empire-groupuk.com
DA LANGUAGES LTD
Sand House
22-24 Greenwood Street
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1RZ
United Kingdom
Tel 01619282533
E-mail: recruitment@dalanguages.co.uk
TEL: 01619282533
DA LANGUAGES
Mr Actar Arya
Director
Email: recruitment@dalanguages.co.uk
TEL: 01619282533
Ms Gracy Hanna
Booking Co- ordinator
E-Mail admin@dalanguages.co.uk
TEL: 07733055151
THE BIGWORD
Link Up House, Ring Rd, Leeds LS12 6AB
TEL: +44 (0)870 748 8000
Mathew Taylor
Head of Linguistic Recruitment
TEL 0800 757 3100- OPTION 2,OPTION1
E-Mail linguist@thebigword.com
AQUA INTERPRETING GROUP
1st Floor, Unit 28
Batley Enterprise Centre
513 Bradford Rd
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
TEL: 0845 338 1897
E Mail- admin@aquainterpretinggroup.com
PRESTIGE NETWORK LANGUAGES
HQ York House,
68-70 London Road,
Newbury RG14 1LA
TEL: 01635 866 888
E Mail- sales@prestigenetwork.com
NOTTINGHAM CITYCARE PARTNERSHIP
Interpreting Service
1 Bridgeway Centre
Meadows Health Centre
Meadows
NottinghamNG2 2JG
TEL: 0115 8831533
Mrs Sangita Dhiri
Email- sangitadhiri@nhs.net
Mobile: 07813312842
AA GLOBAL LANGUAGE SERVICES LTD
Global House
5 Humber Place
Hull Marina
Kingston upon Hull
HU1 1UD
Marta Bartnik
Interpreting Department
TEL: 01482 308 777
E Mail: interpreting@aaglobal.co.uk
MANGO SPICE LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS
Mango Spice Communications
6 Sherwood Rise, Sherwood,
Nottingham
NG7 6JF
TEL: 01159784361
E Mail- contact@mangospice.org
DEBONAIR LANGAUGES
1st Floor
St Andrews Court
Bolton
BL1 1LD
TEL: 01204 290125
0161 6377114
TALKINGHEADS
3, President Buildings
Savile St
Sheffield
S4 7UQ
TEL: 0114 470 1075
CAPITA IT
Capita Translation and Interpreting, Riverside Court, Huddersfield Road,
Delph, Oldham, Lancashire, OL3 5FZ
Tel : 0333 111 0060
In support of my Polish Speaking Skills, abilities, and evidence of attendance as an Interpreter, please could you contact the following persons.
Mrs. Angelika Truss, Mrs. Katarzyna Sawala, Mrs Monika Biernat
Former Headmistress (1993-2013) Headmistress ( April 2015- present)
84 Ingham Road Polska Szkola Przedmiotow Ojczystych im. Św
Kazimierza w Nottingham. NG6 96Q
Bluecoat Acadamy
Tel: 0115 9279757 Harvey Road
Mobile: 07932484772 Nottingham.
T EL: 07960364303
Mrs Harminderjeet Johal
Course Tutor- Public Service Community Interpreting Levels 1+2
The Atrium Centre
Nottingham.
MELBOURNE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Melbourne Road
Aspley
Nottingham
NG8 5HL
TEL: 0115 786114 / 01159 787070
Partners
Dr Diane Ridley
BM,BS, MRCGP, DFSRH, LocIUT, LocSDI (Nottingham 1994)
GMC No: 4095318
Dr Faheem Khalid
BSc, MBBS, MRCPCH, MRCGP, DCH, DRCOG, DFSRH (Lahore 1991)
For my Pathology skills please contact:
Mr Brian Watson
Acting Laboratory Line Manager
Department of Pathology
Grantham & District Hospital l
101 Manthorpe Road
Lincolnshire
Direct Line : Tel: 01476-464459
