Job 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.
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)
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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
- Fluent in Sylheti or Bengali/Bangla
Desirable
- Experience in NHS Interpreting/Setting
Role Play (Second Stage of Interview)
Essential
- Excellent communication, language and organisation skills
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Talking Therapy Services in Newham and Tower Hamlets- E15 4ES or E1 0AQ
East London (Newham and Tower Hamlets)
E15 4ES