Freelance Hindi Interpreter & Translator (Healthcare)

SILA Linguists; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance work

Mix of remote and on-site assignments

Fair pay for expertise and time

Professional development

Support from bookings team

Job summary

SILA Linguists is seeking freelance Hindi interpreters and translators for healthcare, legal, immigration and business work across the UK. Roles include spoken interpreting and Devanagari translation, with mixed remote and on-site assignments.

Ideal candidates are native or near-native in Hindi and English, with a recognised qualification (DPSI/DPI or equivalent) and DBS check. Flexible schedule and varied assignments across sectors are offered.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Hindi and English, spoken and written.
• Recognised interpreting or translation qualification or equivalent experience.
• Reading and writing Devanagari; Urdu or Punjabi language skills are an advantage.
• Current DBS check or willingness to obtain one for certain assignments.
• Right to work in the UK for on-site and remote assignments.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in Hindi using formal or everyday vocabulary to suit the client.
• Translate documents in Devanagari script for immigration, education and business use.
• Interpret accurately and impartially, keeping information confidential.
• Research subject-specific vocabulary before assignments, especially medical and legal.
• Translate and proofread documents, query unclear text rather than guess.
• Attend video and telephone assignments from a quiet, private space with reliable connectivity.
• Transcribe and translate audio/video recordings if you have transcription skills.

Skills

Hindi-English fluency

Interpreting skills

Translation skills

Education

DPSI or DPI or equivalent experience

CIOL / ITI / NRPSI membership welcome

Job description

SILA Linguists is seeking freelance Hindi interpreters and translators for healthcare, legal, immigration and business work across the UK. Roles include spoken interpreting and Devanagari translation, with mixed remote and on-site assignments.

Ideal candidates are native or near-native in Hindi and English, with a recognised qualification (DPSI/DPI or equivalent) and DBS check. Flexible schedule and varied assignments across sectors are offered.