Punjabi Female inOldham inOldham PUBLISHED WED 11 DEC 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro-rata PERMANENT
NHS

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust r5W42TMQ

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care by facilitating communication between healthcare professionals and patients.

Flexible working arrangements on a sessional basis, allowing for a better work-life balance.

Diverse work environment across multiple hospital sites and community settings, enhancing professional experience and networking.

Utilization of modern technology, including video and telephone interpretation, making the job adaptable to various situations.

Engagement in a supportive team atmosphere, fostering professional relationships with staff and other agencies.

Maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in interpreting, which promotes trust and respect in the workplace.

Possibility of career development and training opportunities within the Northern Care Alliance.

The role of "Interpreter - Bangla/Urdu/Punjabi Female" at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham involves providing confidential interpreting services across multiple hospital sites and community settings. The interpreter is responsible for facilitating clear communication between healthcare professionals and patients, ensuring accurate and precise interpretations without additions or summarisations. The position requires maintaining good relationships with staff and patients, recording accurate records of interpretations, and using tools such as the Zipporah Interpreter Booking System for documentation.

The interpreter will engage with the Interpretation and Translation team on a sessional basis, utilizing various modes of interpretation, including face-to-face, video, and telephone services. The role emphasises promoting understanding and impartiality while supporting the objectives of the NHS Trust's Interpretation and Translation Service. Candidates are encouraged to review the job description and person specification for more details on responsibilities and qualifications.

The Interpretation and Translation Service provides quality confidential interpreting service for the Northern Care Alliance Foundation NHS Trust, covering all four hospital sites at Royal Oldham, Salford Royal, Fairfield General (Bury) and Rochdale Infirmary, and various community settings and other venues as may be required.

The post holder will maintain good working relationships with all staff, patients and/or other agencies, to achieve the objectives and purpose of your role and to endorse the NCA's Interpretation and Translation Service, promoting understanding, good will and impartially.

As a member of the Interpretation and Translation team you will be responsible for providing a confidential, efficient and effective language support service to healthcare professionals and patients in both the hospital and community setting on a sessional basis, as and when required according to the specified time.

Interpretations will be accurate and precise without any summarisation or additional information added.

Provide interpretation services in 3 ways i.e., face to face (In person); Video interpretation (MS Teams or AccurX) and Telephone Interpretation.

To maintain good working relationships with all staff, and patients, to achieve the objectives and purpose of your role and to endorse the NCA's Interpretation and Translation Service, promoting understanding, good will and impartially.

Maintain accurate, timely and legible records, including personal and administrative records, gathered or used as part of your role. Records may be paper or electronic, and always ensure confidentiality.

Using the Zipporah Interpreter Booking System you will retain records and supporting evidence of telephone / video interpretation provided.

About us
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsRKuU

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To work as an interpreter in the UK, you typically need a combination of language proficiency, cultural knowledge, and professional skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications required:
1. Language Proficiency:
- Fluency in both the source and target languages (the languages you will be interpreting).
- Strong vocabulary and comprehension in both languages, including idiomatic expressions.
2. Cultural Knowledge:
- Understanding of the cultures related to the languages you work with, including customs, social norms, and regional variations.
3. Interpreting Skills:
- Ability to interpret accurately and convey the intended meaning, tone, and context.
- Proficiency in different interpreting modes (simultaneous, consecutive, and whispered interpreting).
4. Listening and Memory Skills:
- Exceptional listening skills to capture the full message.
- Good memory to retain and recall information quickly during interpretation.
5. Communication Skills:
- Strong verbal communication skills to articulate thoughts clearly and effectively.
- Ability to stay neutral and impartial while interpreting.
6. Confidentiality and Professionalism:
- Understanding the ethical responsibilities of an interpreter, including confidentiality and impartiality.
- Professional demeanor at all times.
7. Research Skills:
- Ability to conduct research and familiarize yourself with specific terminology, especially in specialized fields (e.g., legal, medical, technical).
8. Adaptability and Problem-Solving:
- Ability to adapt to varying contexts and environments quickly.
- Strong problem-solving skills to handle unexpected issues during interpretation.
9. Certifications and Qualifications:
- While not always mandatory, having relevant qualifications, such as a diploma in interpreting, or certifications from professional organizations (like the National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI) or the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI)), can enhance your credibility.
10. Experience:
- Gaining practical experience through internships or volunteer positions can be beneficial.
- Familiarity with different interpreting settings (e.g., conferences, legal proceedings, healthcare) can be an asset.

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