Welsh Language Translator

Job summary

We wish to recruit a translator to support our Welsh Language Services at the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust.

The work is varied and interesting, as we translate a wide range of content varying from web-page content, patient information leaflets, publicity campaigns, job descriptions, policies, interfaces for systems and applications.

You must have significant experience in translating and proof-reading from English to Welsh and vice versa, ideally in the health & social care sector.

You must have an excellent command of grammar in both languages and you will have a degree in the Welsh language or other languages and/or linguistics.

You will have knowledge and understanding of using translation memory software and term-bases and will be able to translate a minimum of between 2,500 to 3,500 words per working day.

We have offices in Cwmbran, Swansea and St Asaph. We also offer hybrid working.

If you're interested in this vacancy, look at the job description and the person specification. If you'd like to discuss this vacancy, get in touch with Melfyn Hughes (Melfyn.hughes@wales.nhs.uk).

Main duties of the job

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this role.

To be part of the Corporate Governance Team, providing a translation service for the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust (WAST) as to enable the Organisation to implement the principle that it will treat Welsh and English on an equal basis in accordance with the Welsh Language Act 1993, Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.

The post holder will work closely with the Trust's Welsh Language Services Manager and service managers to support service improvement and ensure that the Welsh language is a key consideration in all of the Trust's business.

This role will contribute to ensuring that the Trust complies with the Welsh Language Standards Regulations (2011), thereby helping to ensure that bilingual services are offered to service users and patients.

The post holder will help to deliver a comprehensive Welsh language service in line with Trust's Welsh language policies and procedures and the Welsh Language Standards.

About us

#RemarkablePeople

Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed.

The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from BME communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding.

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

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications have been received.