Translator
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
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Job summary
As a Translator you will work within a well established translation team in the Welsh Language Unit at NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). The Welsh Language Unit has been established with two primary functions. The first is to offer guidance, support and advice to the organisation's departments and service areas on the delivery of bilingual services and compliance with the Welsh Language Standards (No7) 2018 under the Welsh Language Measure (Wales) 2011. Secondly the Welsh Language Unit provides translation services to all departments and service delivery areas across NWSSP and to other NHS organisations through service level agreements.
We are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced translator with a minimum of two years experience in translation work, with the ability to translate and proof-read text between 2,500 to 3,000 words per day on a variety of different subjects.
You will be working in a fast paced environment, where we turn around in excess of 100,000 words a week as a core team. The ability to manage your own workload, prioritise your workload and meet tight and conflicting deadlines will be of great importance.
Main duties of the job
Provide translations in written format from English to Welsh and Welsh to English using a variety of IT tools including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications and the use of term bases and translation memory software.
Proof read and quality assure your work and that of others within the team prior to publication.
Liaise with team members and clients using our services on a daily basis.
Follow departmental protocols and procedures and manage your workload effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Research and ensure consistency in the terminology that is used.
About us
The Welsh Language Unit at NHS Wales Shared Services was established in 2016. The department has developed and grown since that time, to meet the demand within NHS Wales for translation services. We povide first class translation services to NWSSP and other NHS Organisations.
You will be working in a fast paced environment, where no day will be the same, translating and proof-reading a variety of documents and text content.
We are a professional and supportive team offering opportunities for training and development within the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are happy to discuss and consider part-time working hours.
Full details of this vacancy are available for you to view in the attached job description and person specification. Please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Welsh language, linguistics or translation studies
- Or at least 2 years experience of working as a translator
- Use of translation memory software
- Knowledge of terminology and modern terminology databases
- Knowledge of legislative developments in regards to the Welsh language in Wales
Desirable
- A qualification in interpretation
- Member of the Society of Welsh Translators or working towards membership
- Understanding of the NHS Context
- Understanding of the Welsh Language Measure (Wales)2011
- Knowledge of the software Cysgliad
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of translating work (a minimum of 2 years)
- Proven ability to translate and proof-read between 2,500 i 3,000 a day
- Experience of Microsoft Office packages
- Experience of using a translation memory software and term bases
- Experience of managing own workload and prioritizing confilcting timescales.
Desirable
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Work with minimal supervision
Skills and talent
Essential
- Demonstrable Level 5 Welsh and English skills across all skill levels (speaking, understanding, reading, writing)
- Translating and proof reading skills
Desirable
- Promoter of the Welsh language in a positive way
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer details
Employer name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address
Any office across Wales and/or work from home
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
Employer's website
https://nwssp.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)




For questions about the job, contact:
Non Richards
Date posted
15 June 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
043-AC164-0522-W-A
Job locations
Any office across Wales and/or work from home
Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
Un o'n swyddfeydd yng Nghymru a/neu gweithio gartref
Heol y Goron
Caerdydd
CF14 3UZ
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