Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker for its Emergency Department at Worcester Royal Hospital, with applications closing on 18 November 2026.

The permanent role pays £25,760 to £27,476 a year and is open on a full-time, part-time or flexible working basis. The advert was posted on NHS Jobs on 4 November 2026 under reference C9365-26-0831.

What the role involves

The successful applicant will work in the Emergency Department at Worcester Royal Hospital on Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, supporting nurses and clinicians in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting. Duties include taking and recording vital signs using the NEWS2 scoring system, carrying out ECGs, venepuncture and cannulation, providing simple wound care and urinalysis, and helping patients with mobility and comfort.

The role also covers work in triage, resuscitation and urgent care, helping to keep patients moving safely through the department and supporting the rapid assessment process. Staff are expected to develop specific clinical competencies and to work with reduced supervision in some areas.

Shifts run across a seven-day rota, from 07:00 to 19:30 and from 19:00 to 07:30, with work schedules provided up to three months in advance.

Who can apply

Applicants need a basic education and either hold a Care Certificate or be willing to undertake one. A first aid qualification and previous experience as a health care assistant are listed as desirable, rather than essential. The trust asks applicants to show they can work as part of a team, manage their time and priorities, and stay calm in stressful situations.

The advert states that applications must be entirely the applicant's own work, and that AI-generated content is not acceptable and will lead to disqualification.

The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, with the cost deducted from salary if an applicant is offered the role.

No sponsorship for this role

The trust states that it will be unable to offer sponsorship for this role because of immigration law changes due to take effect in December and the projected timescales for the recruitment.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust runs hospital services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester, and employs more than 7,000 staff. The trust says its caring staff are recognised for providing good and outstanding patient-centred care, and it holds Timewise accreditation as an employer committed to flexible working. Its stated values are being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect to everyone.

Applications must be made through the NHS Jobs advert before the closing date of 18 November 2026.