Interpreter

Lister House Surgery

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Job summary

Lister House Surgery are looking for an in-house Interpreter to help support our Slovak and Czech patient population. Our interpreters help clinicians in Face to Face appointments and ensure that our patients have equal access to care. They may also help out on Reception at peak times, supporting Slovak and Czech speaking patients, educating them on local care navigation and the different services which our practices provide. We are looking for somebody with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, a punctual and professional work ethic and somebody who genuinely wants to make a difference in our community at Pear Tree. The role holder must have some experience interpreting, be comfortable with medical terminology and be fluent in both Slovak/Czech and English. An interpreting qualification is essential (as outlined in the Job Description), however the Practice will be willing the right candidate through this.

There are opportunities for hours up to 37.5 hours, which will be discussed with the successful candidates at interview

Main duties of the job

  • Interpret medical information in clinical settings between patients and Practice/PCN staff
  • Support our Reception and Call Centre Teams when speaking to patients about their concerns
  • Signpost patients to appropriate services according to their needs
  • Follow our patient pathway when assisting with care navigation
  • Integrate accurately and quickly in real time without leaving out or changing any information that is being communicated
  • Work with our health and wellbeing tea to assist on projects to help tackle health inequalities
  • Complete training in modules such as safeguarding of children and adults, care navigation and GDPR among others.

About us

If you are looking for somewhere you can make a real difference and passionate about giving help to others, starting a career at Lister House Surgery might be what you are looking for.

Some benefits if working at Lister House Surgery:

  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Access to Blue Light Discount

Date posted

23 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,000 to £27,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5287-24-0029

Job locations

207 St Thomas Road

Pear Tree

Derby

DE23 8RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification document for full details regarding this post.

When completing the application form, please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification document for full details regarding this post.

When completing the application form, please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills/Training

Essential

  • Being fluent in the two languages being interpreted
  • Demonstrating translation abilities
  • Showing knowledge of cultures involved
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Prior interpreter experience with spoken word
  • Knowledge of/culture awareness of the Slovak population

Desirable

  • At least 3 years experience of interpreting in a medical background
  • Strong local knowledge of community services for the Slovak population of Derby City

Qualifications

Essential

  • A native speaker in English and Slovak/Czech who has a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Interpreting
  • In addition to their own language has ILETS level 7.5 (English) and a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Interpreting
  • Possessing a High School Diploma or GED

Desirable

  • Bachelors degree in language being interpreted / Diploma in Public Sector Interpreting
  • Degree in Interpreting
Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills/Training

Essential

  • Being fluent in the two languages being interpreted
  • Demonstrating translation abilities
  • Showing knowledge of cultures involved
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Prior interpreter experience with spoken word
  • Knowledge of/culture awareness of the Slovak population

Desirable

  • At least 3 years experience of interpreting in a medical background
  • Strong local knowledge of community services for the Slovak population of Derby City

Qualifications

Essential

  • A native speaker in English and Slovak/Czech who has a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Interpreting
  • In addition to their own language has ILETS level 7.5 (English) and a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Interpreting
  • Possessing a High School Diploma or GED

Desirable

  • Bachelors degree in language being interpreted / Diploma in Public Sector Interpreting
  • Degree in Interpreting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lister House Surgery

Address

207 St Thomas Road

Pear Tree

Derby

DE23 8RJ


Employer's website

https://www.listerhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lister House Surgery

Address

207 St Thomas Road

Pear Tree

Derby

DE23 8RJ


Employer's website

https://www.listerhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Department

ddicb.listerhr@nhs.net

Date posted

23 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,000 to £27,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5287-24-0029

Job locations

207 St Thomas Road

Pear Tree

Derby

DE23 8RJ


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