Welsh Language Assistant

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post

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An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Welsh language Assistant with a flexible approach to join us, and contribute to the vital work of Swansea Bay UHB.

Our modern headquarters, where we are championing agile working are located at Junction 41 of the M4 alongside Baglan railway station. Whilst this is the official base for this role, the successful candidate will engage with staff face to face at our hospital sites, as well as working part of the week from home.

Previous experience and a knowledge of the work of the NHS would be an advantage, as would experience of and/or a qualification in translation, although this is not essential., We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual who thrives working on multiple projects simultaneously. This post will offer the successful candidate variety in their working day with tasks which include, but are not limited to co-ordination of the workflow of the translation unit, face to face engagement and promotional activities with staff across the Health Board, liaising with colleagues in multiple departments to ensure project timelines are kept. If you are a good multi-tasker, this could be the right job for you.

This post will also include supporting the work of the translation team by proofreading and translating documents. Because of this, applicants should be confident in their use of Welsh to a high standard.

We use Microsoft 365 across the organisation, and you should be able to evidence a strong grasp of the features of its key components, namely Excel, Outlook and Word.

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.