COVID-19 Testing for Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers who have any symptoms of COVID-19 should prioritise  self-care and manage their health. Healthcare personnel are advised to go for testing as soon as their symptoms appear in the first three days. Individuals who present symptoms are encouraged to book a test. The mandatory throat and nose swab tests are advised to be taken.  

Who qualifies for priority COVID-19 testing?

The official gov.uk limits the following groups access to priority testing: 

• essential workers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

• anyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland over 5 years old who has symptoms of coronavirus and lives with an essential worker

• children under 5 years old in England and Wales who have symptoms of coronavirus and live with an essential worker (this test must be performed by a parent or guardian)

How to apply for priority testing

Healthcare workers who suspect they may experience Coronavirus symptoms should immediately apply for an appointment to get tested. Various testing options are available for COVID-19 testing including:

• Test sites

• Home Testing

• Mobile testing unit

• Satellite centres 

• NHS facilities

If you are an essential worker you can either apply through self-referral or an employer referral.  View a list of essential workers and those prioritised for testing (England only).

Ambition24hours UK Agency Healthcare Staff

Following the national guidelines for COVID-19 testing for all essential workers, Ambition24hours UK have implemented COVID-19 testing for all of our agency staff.  We have priority testing access and will systematically schedule testing for all agency staff. 

This will ensure all workers are free of COVID-19 and can return to work once they are tested negative. If they are tested positive for COVID-19, they will be notified and should immediately self-isolate. 

If you have been tested and your results are not visible on StaffShift, please upload it now or email oh@a24group.com. If you have not been tested yet, also let us know and we will arrange a test accordingly.