NWSSP Legal & Risk Services
Welsh Language Translator
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.
Job Overview
We wish to recruit a translator to join the Welsh Language Unit at NWSSP.
We are a large team of translators, supporting NWSSP and other NHS Wales organisations with translation services.
The work is varied and interesting. We translate a wide range of content varying from web-pages, patient information leaflets, publicity campaigns, job descriptions, policies, system interfaces and applications.
You must have experience in translating and proof-reading and editing text from English to Welsh and vice versa, ideally in the health & social care sector.
You must have an excellent command of grammar in both languages and a degree in the Welsh language or similar.
We offer excellent rates of pay for the right candidate with the relevant qualifications, skills and experience.
You will have knowledge and understanding of using translation memory software and term-bases.
We have offices in Cardiff, Nantgarw, Swansea, Pontypool and St Asaph. We also offer hybrid working and the opportunity to work from home as well as a generous NHS Pension and 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays.
The salary range is £32,073 to £39,043 – Band 5.
The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post
If you're interested in this vacancy, look at the job description and the person specification. If you'd like to discuss this vacancy, get in touch with Oliver Owen (oliver.owen@wales.nhs.uk).
Main duties of the job
- Provide written translations of various documents from English to Welsh and Welsh to English, using a variety of IT tools, including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, using translation memory software such as Phrase.
- As a member of the team, the translator will translate a wide range of interesting, complex, technical, confidential and sensitive documents.
- The translator will also be responsible for translating publications, reports, policies, agendas, minutes, board papers, press releases, letters, forms, recruitment papers and web content/social media content.
- Translate information, documents and forms for patients, service users and the public at large which requires accuracy and the use of the most appropriate language, terminology, style and syntax for the subject and recipients.
- Proof-read your own work and the work of other members of the team. Ensure that translations meet editorial quality.
- Follow the protocols and procedures that are in place within the Welsh Language Unit to deliver a high quality, timely and accurate translation services to our clients within NHS Wales.
- Prepare all documents prior to translation, ensuring that the document is grammatically correct. This will entail communicating with the author of the document to gain a greater understanding of the subject e.g. policies and procedures.
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Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications And/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Degree in either Welsh or Translation Studies or extensive experience of translating from English to Welsh/Welsh to English
- Knowledge of ‘translation memory’ packages such as Phrase
Desirable criteria
- A member of the Society of Welsh Translators or working towards membership
- Understanding of the requirements of the Welsh Language Standards
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Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of translating and proof-reading approx. 3,500 – 5,000 words per working day
- Significant experience in written translation work
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a team
- Experience of managing own workload with minimal supervision
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- A confident understanding of the natural characteristics, grammar and syntax of the Welsh and English languages
- Ability to cope with considerable work pressure at times
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work independently and plan own work
- Excellent interpersonal skills
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
Welsh Language Skills Are Essential
Documents to download
- SDMP Cymraeg (PDF, 392.4KB)
- JDPS English (PDF, 312.4KB)
- OH Form - IG Ffurflen (PDF, 656.5KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 404.2KB)
- NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
- NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
- NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
- PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Oliver Owen
- Job title: Rheolwr Cyfieithu / Translation Manager
- Email address: oliver.owen@wales.nhs.uk
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