how to become a translator working n a hospital?

[cylonbabe]

my aunt would like to do this. but no idea where to look. i've googled but not found anything that makes sense to me. if anyone knows anything aboutthis, can you please llet me know?
tia

in verbal languages or signing?

oh sorry, didnt say did i,
verbal language. bengali.

I'd think you want to contact Language Line - hang on i'll get you a link - as most NHS Trusts have contracts to get interpretors from them (says she, on the basis of knowing 2 Trusts that do!) -

Language Line

thank you

Also you could try contacting the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) or the Human Resources at your local Primary Care Trust.

Find your Primary Care Trust at NHS.uk

wow, lots of info. the power of mumsnet.

Good luck - hope she finds something - our Trust has just made all our interpreters and bilingual co-workers redundant

I think my trust just call on staff who speak other languages / sign lang.