Job summary
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.
About us
Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is an expert national body and part of NHS Wales. We work in partnership with NHS Wales colleagues and other key stakeholders to provide national digital and data services which support the delivery of health and social care in Wales. Modern health and care services depend on good digital tools, data and information. DHCW runs or works with more than 100 services and delivers major national digital transformation programmes to support this. In addition, DHCW provides expert advice in relation to cyber security and information governance. We give frontline staff the digital tools which help them provide safer and more efficient care. We are also giving patients and the public digital tools to better manage their own health and wellbeing, empowering people to live healthier lives. We put people at the heart of what we do, working to the highest standards to deliver quality and make digital a force for good in health and care.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to log all incoming requests to a shared spreadsheet so that data can be accessed by the Translation Manager.
The post holder will also assist in providing Welsh language support to the Comms Team for any urgent Comms messages that need to be released, in the absence of any Welsh speakers on their team.
Additionally, the post holder will also be able to create and upload content to the dedicated Welsh Language SharePoint page, highlighting opportunities for staff to learn Welsh, and fostering a positive Welsh language culture within the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to log all incoming requests to a shared spreadsheet so that data can be accessed by the Translation Manager.
The post holder will also assist in providing Welsh language support to the Comms Team for any urgent Comms messages that need to be released, in the absence of any Welsh speakers on their team.
Additionally, the post holder will also be able to create and upload content to the dedicated Welsh Language SharePoint page, highlighting opportunities for staff to learn Welsh, and fostering a positive Welsh language culture within the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- 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
- Previous experience of translation
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of work involving languages or digital communications
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Welsh Language Skills at Level 5 in Listening, Speaking, Reading, Understanding and Writing in Welsh
- Advanced keyboard skills, with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to manage workloads and use own judgement involving contributing facts and situations which may require evidence-based analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- Ability to multitask and manage urgent requests
- Ability to work as a team and independently
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- 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
- Previous experience of translation
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of work involving languages or digital communications
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Welsh Language Skills at Level 5 in Listening, Speaking, Reading, Understanding and Writing in Welsh
- Advanced keyboard skills, with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to manage workloads and use own judgement involving contributing facts and situations which may require evidence-based analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- Ability to multitask and manage urgent requests
- Ability to work as a team and independently
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
