Sessional Interpreter - Amharic

Details


1056686


De Montfort University (Leicester)


22/11/2024


Ongoing


Various - adhoc hours


Smart Casual

Pay


£12.00


£1.45

Description

Role

Unitemps, a campus-based recruitment agency owned by De Montfort University, is dedicated to assisting students, graduates, and local professionals in gaining valuable work experience and earning income.

Unitemps External Recruitment Team collaborate with local businesses within the Leicestershire area; we work on a wide range of roles, from student-oriented positions to professional roles, offering a diverse array of opportunities. Recognizing the unique needs of students, we successfully maintain a database comprising a mix of students and local candidates. 

There are several benefits to engaging with Unitemps at DMU:

Networking Opportunities: Through Unitemps, you may have the chance to work with various departments at the university and to engage with Leicestershire businesses. This can help you expand your network and establish connections that may be valuable for your future career.

Professional Development: Many positions available through Unitemps may offer opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement. You can learn new skills and gain valuable knowledge while on the job.

Career Progression: Some temporary positions may lead to permanent employment within the university, giving you a potential pathway for long-term career advancement.

Contribution to the University Community: By working with Unitemps at DMU, you become a part of the university community and can contribute to its success and growth.

THE ROLE

On behalf of our Leicester Client, we are seeking to recruit a Sessional Interpreter - Amharic to work on an on an on-going basis for the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust. 

Job Purpose: To provide interpreting within the Health Service. As a Sessional Interpreter, you will play a crucial role in facilitating effective communication between English-speaking professionals and Amharic speaking individuals.

This role bridges the communication barrier and is a key facilitator in helping the community. 

Please note that this role is not at the University. 

For any informal enquiries, please email leanne.easom@dmu.ac.uk regarding this vacancy.

Expected Start date: ASAP

Expected End date:&

Duties and responsibilities

  • To act as an interpreter between non-English speaking clients and Health Professionals in face-to-face situations, or on the telephone.
  • To provide an interpreting service to other agencies at the request of the Project Manager. 
  • To ensure completion and return of forms and other relevant documentation for each interpreting session to allow monitoring and evaluation of the Interpreting Service.
  • To inform the Manager of any difficulties experienced in the interpreting sessions.
  • To attend Resource Centre to provide all interpreting service for the centres clinics if required.
  • To adhere to the Trust policies and procedures.

Skills and experience

  • To act as an interpreter between non-English speaking clients and Health Professionals in face-to-face situations, or on the telephone.
  • To provide an interpreting service to other agencies at the request of the Project Manager. 
  • To ensure completion and return of forms and other relevant documentation for each interpreting session to allow monitoring and evaluation of the Interpreting Service.
  • To inform the Manager of any difficulties experienced in the interpreting sessions.
  • To attend Resource Centre to provide all interpreting service for the centres clinics if required.
  • To adhere to the Trust policies and procedures.

 

Location
Leicester

Additional information

Unitemps is acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy. Unitemps are based on the 1st floor of the DSU Campus Centre. Our friendly reception is open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm and the team are contactable on 01162078351 or Unitemps@dmu.ac.uk if you have any queries relating to Unitemps.

Unitemps DMU operates a monthly payroll - Please refer to the candidate information hub for DMU unitemps in relation to pay dates and further information - HERE

FURTHER CAREERS SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR DMU STUDENTS ONLY

The Careers Hub based in Hugh Aston Building on Campus is for DMU students from all faculties to receive tailored careers advice and support from trained Careers coaches; it is a useful space to visit should you have any questions regarding Careers!If you require help creating a CV/Cover Letter? Why not make the use of the Careers Team Skills Hub, available via MyGateway by clicking HERE

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