Job summary
- Main area
- Administrative/Interpreter Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Bank Post -Providing face-to-face, video call and telephone appointments to patients from 8am to 8pm
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 363-BANK-SI-JUNE24
- Employer
- East London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Talking Therapy Services in Newham and Tower Hamlets- E15 4ES or E1 0AQ
- Town
- East London (Newham and Tower Hamlets)
- Salary
- £14.29 Per Hour
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 10/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Bank Bengali or Sylheti Speaking Interpreter
NHS AfC: Band 3
ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job overview
Band 3 - Bengali or Sylheti Speaking Bank Interpreter
Are you fluent in Sylheti or Bengali/Bangla? Do you have a passion for helping others and bridging communication gaps? Then we want YOU to join our team as a bank interpreter for our Talking Therapy Services in Newham and Tower Hamlets. Being an interpreter isn't just about knowing two languages. It's about making a real difference in people's lives. As an interpreter, you'll have the opportunity to facilitate meaningful conversations between patients and therapists, ensuring that everyone is understood and can express themselves fully.
You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to improving mental health services for the Bangladeshi community in Tower Hamlets and Newham. You will gain valuable training and experience in the field of mental health and counselling, which can open doors to various career opportunities in the future.
Whether you're a student, a parent, or have another job, we offer flexible hours that fit around your schedule. We also offer both remote and in-person sessions.
Main duties of the job
What will you be doing?
In this role you will be providing professional Bengali or Sylheti language interpreting services to patients accessing NHS Talking Therapies Services in Tower Hamlets and Newham. We offer face-to-face, video call and telephone appointments to patients from 8am to 8pm. Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorising content in the original 'source' language. You will need good listening skills and a clear speaking voice. You would also need to be able to concentrate and think quickly.
What skills do you need?
· Excellent communication, language and organisation skills
· Confidence, enthusiasm and a professional attitude
Our Requirements
· Be able to speak English and Sylheti or Bengali/Bangla
· Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one)
Working for our organisation
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What will you be doing?
In this role you will be providing professional Bengali or Sylheti language interpreting services to patients accessing NHS Talking Therapies Services in Tower Hamlets and Newham. We offer face-to-face, video call and telephone appointments to patients from 8am to 8pm. Interpreting involves listening to, understanding and memorising content in the original 'source' language. You will need good listening skills and a clear speaking voice. You would also need to be able to concentrate and think quickly.
What skills do you need?
· Excellent communication, language and organisation skills
· Confidence, enthusiasm and a professional attitude
Our Requirements
· Be able to speak English and Sylheti or Bengali/Bangla
· Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one)
Person specification
Application Form and Interview
Essential criteria
- Fluent in Sylheti or Bengali/Bangla
Desirable criteria
- Experience in NHS Interpreting/Setting
Role Play (Second Stage of Interview)
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication, language and organisation skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience with in NHS
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jakir Baksh
- Job title
- Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 175 1770
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