The closing date for this job has now passed.

Job reference: 155561
Salary: Band 3 (£25,468 - £27,486)
Job closing date: 10/07/2023
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Comely Bank Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 03/07/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
Department: SUPPLEMENTARY STAFFING (INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICE)

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Job Title:


Interpretation and Translation Resource Coordinator

Vacancy Details:

  • Band 3
  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Interpretation and Translation Service
  • Supplementary Staffing
  • Comely Bank Centre


Duties & responsibilities:


We are currently looking for 1 full time member of staff to join our busy but friendly department. You need to understand and demonstrate NHS Lothian’s values through the application of appropriate behaviours and attitudes

Responsible for receiving requests for interpreting, source and secure available interpreters and translators for work, to meet the demand of NHS Lothian services. This may involve escalation to agencies if there is insufficient capacity of available Bank interpreters. You will also perform a wide range of administrative duties to support the function of the Interpretation and Translation Service.

Key requirements:


Proficient in the use of NHS software, Outlook and Microsoft Word and Excel

Advanced keyboard skills for data entry

Knowledge of NHS structures and organisation in particular the range of specialties and locations across NHS Lothian, and/ or other Health Boards would be beneficial


Excellent organisational and oral and written communication skills


Evidence of good customer service and call handling skills

Further information:

The Supplementary Staffing service encompasses a 7-day working rota, which covers NHS Lothian and is responsible for the coordination of supplementary staffing, bank and agency workers


How to apply:

Please contact Matthew Bird, Interpretation and Translation Service Manager, for further information

matthew.bird@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk




​​​​​​​**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**   

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