Welsh Translation Coordinator

The post holder will provide a specialist translation service from English to Welsh andWelsh to English to enable the Trust to implement the principle that itwill treat Welsh and English on an equal basis. The post holder will lead on theimplementation of a comprehensive programme of delivery for the Trust's translation service, taking a proactive strategic approach to ensure compliance with theWelsh Language Standards under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.

The post holder will provide the strategic guidance in improving translation services, ensuringperformance indicators are upheld and addressing any shortfalls. The post holderwill be required to maintain the service's information systems, providingassurance to the Trust that controls are in place to ensure legislative compliance.

Responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the translation service on a day-to-day basis

Continuously scrutinize the Trusts Translation Programme to ensure timely distribution and allocation of work

Provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information ensuring confidentiality at all times

Analyse performance of the service in relation to internal objectives and external indicators

Using specialist knowledge acquired over a significant period, propose changes to current practice that will facilitate the systems operation by producing specific procedures that will potentially impact on the organisation as a whole

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Qualification and Experience

Desirable: - Member of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru; - Experience of leading a service; - An understanding of the NHS

Skills and knowledge