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Bank Bengali or Sylheti Speaking Interpreter | East London NHS Foundation Trust

Job details
Posting date: 26 June 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £14.29 Per Hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 July 2024
Location: East London (Newham and Tower Hamlets), E15 4ES
Company: East London NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 6427802/363-BANK-SI-JUNE24

Summary

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.

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 andSylheti or Bengali/Bangla

· Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one)

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.

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 andSylheti or Bengali/Bangla

· Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to apply for one)


This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jul 2024