Sessional Interpreter

Sessional Interpreter Glasgow, Scotland

NHS Scotland
Full Time Glasgow, Scotland 20 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Post Title: Sessional Interpreter - BANK

Hours: Flexible - BANK

Pay: £16 or £20 per hour dependant on qualifications

Location: Glasgow & Clyde area

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to providing equality of access to healthcare services for all service users and provides interpreting services for patients who require language support in accessing healthcare. We have a number of opportunities for experienced sessional interpreters to provide a professional interpretation service in the following specified languages. Kurdish Surani, British Sign language, Ukranian, Urdu, Krio, Viatnamese & Pushto.

When completing your statement of support, please indicate which language you are fluent in, and if you possess a Diploma in Public Sector Interpreting.

As mentioned, you should possess the Diploma Public Sector Interpreting (DPSI) or demonstrate the equivalent skill level gained through experience. You must be fluently bilingual with the appropriate training and experience to be able to interpret with consistency and accuracy what is being said between our patients and our staff in a health care setting.

You must evidence relevant experience of working as an interpreter in a public sector, advocacy or legal environment. Applications are also welcomed from candidates from private sector organisations who possess the appropriate level of qualification and/or experience. As sessional Interpreters will work in a variety of settings: Hospital, Health Centre/ Clinics and patient homes; empathy, confidentiality and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.

Applicants who do not possess DPSI qualification will also be required to attend and pass a four day training course and complete a series of pre assignment checks including referencing, and a language test.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Sessional Interpreter
NHS Scotland

www.nhsnss.org
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Ian Crichton
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
1978
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