Healthcare Support Worker - Emergency Department

NHS Jobs; Torquay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to support the Emergency Department under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will deliver high-quality care across majors, paediatrics, waiting areas, and other areas, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a structured education pathway, including 2 weeks of clinical training and the Care Certificate. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent, with willingness to enrol and complete the NVQ Level 3 as part of employment.
• Care Certificate training will be undertaken as part of employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Gain experience across Emergency Department areas including majors, paediatrics, waiting areas and fit-to-sit.
• Contribute to compassionate patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Working under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will play an active role in delivering high-quality care to your patients. Youll gain experience across a range of areas within the Emergency Department, including majors, paediatrics, waiting areas, and fit-to-sit, giving you valuable exposure to a wide variety of patient needs in a fast-paced environment. If youre looking for a role that is challenging, meaningful, and full of opportunity, this is your chance to grow your skills and make a real difference every day. No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering compassionate care. Every shift offers the chance to learn, develop new skills and make a meaningful difference.

ELIGIBILITY

If you are an experienced individual whose do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification, you must have an equivalent qualification or level of experience and be willing to enrol on and complete the NVQ Level 3 qualification as part of your employment. Alternatively, if you are new to care with a specialist interest in working in a fast paced emergency department, this is an exciting development opportunity combining a comprehensive and supportive education pathway and attainment of a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. Your application form will be shortlisted against the combined job description and person specification alongside a learning assessment which will be facilitated by our education team during the shortlisting process. As part of your employment into post, you will undertake 2 weeks clinical training including the Care Certificate, if not already completed. Please note: our department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for the Healthcare Support Worker role at this time therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK. Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

IMPORTANT

The advert is proposed to close midnight on the 5th November 2026with interviews proposed for week commencing the 9th or 16th November 2026. We encourage applicants to apply at their earliest availability, as we reserve the right to close the post early should we receive a volume of applications. Should you be successful in the shortlisting process, you will be contacted and invited to attend an interview with us. Subject to a successful interview, you will promptly be invited to attend the Recruitment Offices for a face-to-face appointment to undertake pre-employment checks which includes a right to work and qualification check.