We are looking for a compassionate, confident and culturally aware femaleLink Worker (Arabic) to join our team at Jessop Wing.
You will play a vital role in supporting Arabic-speaking women and their families accessing Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology (OGN) services. Working closely with midwives, doctors, nurses and other professionals, you will provide high-quality interpretation, advocacy and culturally appropriate support.
You will act as a link between Arabic-speaking communities and the Trust, helping women and families understand their care, access information and make informed choices about their health.
Provide accurate face-to-face and telephone interpretation between Arabic and English.
Support patients across clinics, wards and, where appropriate, community settings.
Interpret sensitive and complex information while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
Proactively identify Arabic-speaking women who may require language or cultural support.
Provide culturally appropriate health promotion and parent education.
Advocate for women and families where communication or cultural barriers affect their care.
Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and elevate concerns appropriately.
Maintain accurate written and electronic records.
Support the development and translation of patient information and educational resources.
Contribute to cultural safety meetings, staff training, audit, research and service improvement.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Ford Job title: Antenatal Outpatients Matron Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0114 2268525
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