Job summary
- Main area
- Translator
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 025-AC067-0424W
- Employer
- Digital Health and Care Wales
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hybrid working
- Town
- Ty Glan Yr Afon, Cardiff
- Salary
- £28,834 - £35,099 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Welsh Language Translator
Band 5
Digital Health and Care Wales is an ambitious organisation created by Welsh Government to lead on the digital transformation of health and care. It builds on the digital architecture and national services put in place by the NHS Wales Informatics Service over the past decade.
The organisation will lead on large-scale developments that make a significant difference to the people of Wales as well as to health and care professionals, such as expansion of the digital patient record and the creation of a National Data Resource. It will improve the way data is collected, shared and used. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
We have a permanent vacancy for a Welsh Language Translator working as part of the Corporate Governance Team within Digital Health and Care Wales. The role involves providing a seamless translation service for departments within DHCW and externally.
We are looking for a motivated individual who can work, learn and actively contribute within a team environment, and has knowledge and working experience of providing a translation service.
The ideal candidate must have demonstrable experience of translating from English into Welsh and from Welsh into English.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Corporate Governance Team, the postholder will provide a translation service to all departments who require translations and return them in a timely manner.
The work will involve translating written documents such as social media posts and blog posts, for example, which are smaller in size but require a very quick turnaround, through to documents and reports on a much larger scale. The role involves using translation memory software; previous experience of using such software is beneficial but not essential.
Due to the nature of the vacancy, candidates must possess Welsh language skills at Level 5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
Working for our organisation
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.
Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.
Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A Degree in an appropriate subject e.g., Languages or equivalent experience.
- A relevant qualification in Welsh.
- Ability to use the most recent translation technology.
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages including Office.
Desirable criteria
- Basic Membership of the Welsh Association of Translators and Interpreters.
- Knowledge of the current legislative framework for Welsh language services in the NHS.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of translation.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of work involving languages or digital communications.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are essential at levels 5 in listening, speaking, reading, understanding and writing in Welsh.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are essential
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rhys Dilwyn Jenkins
- Job title
- Translation Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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