Can I work as a nurse in the UK or Ireland if i tested positive in hepatitis b?

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Is it possible for me to land a job as a nurse in the UK or Ireland if i am tested positive for hepatitis B?

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I am a chronic carrier of hepatitis b, i think i got it from my mom since she also tested positive with it. I am a registered nurse in the Philippines. I already have an employer in the UK and i am currently reviewing for my IELTS. I am scared of what will be the result of my medical exam if ever i would pass my IELts. Im scared that my employer would withdraw their job offer if they would find out that I have hepatitis b. To all of the nurses who have the same case as me, please enlighten me about the procedures and their policy. I really want to work abroad to help my family.

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Hi qwerty, I also have the same dilemma with you. I just want to ask if you pursue your plan going to the UK. How was it going? Do you know if they accept applicants with Chronic Hepatitis b?

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Specializes in USRN.

Hi there, I'm also planning to work in Ireland. Any news about their policy in regards to accepting of foreign nurse with hepa b?

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Specializes in NICU.

Hello. I would like to confirm if you were able to proceed with your application as a UK nurse? I also have the same case and would like to know if I can proceed with my application. I would gladly appreciate it. Thank you and godbless! 

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Yes you can.. As long as your hbv dna is below 10^3 genome equivalent/ml and you're not doing EPP or exposure prone procedures.

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Specializes in NICU.

Thank you very much! 

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Specializes in Occupational Health Nurse.

hello did you pursue your job as a nurse in UK? what are the policies of government UK? do you have to declare at the immigration? thank you

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Yes I did. I'm currently working as nurse here in the UK. Immigration has nothing to do with your illness.  

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Do we need to have Hepatitis B screening when applying as a Nurse in UK or it is not required? hoping for your response thank you

 

On 11/2/2021 at 2:48 AM, Asdfg1234 said:

Yes I did. I'm currently working as nurse here in the UK. Immigration has nothing to do with your illness.  

 

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Hi bbbsss, yes it is required to have Hepatitis B screening here in the UK. But you can still work as a nurse here even if you are hepatitis b positive.

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8 hours ago, Asdfg1234 said:

Hi bbbsss, yes it is required to have Hepatitis B screening here in the UK. But you can still work as a nurse here even if you are hepatitis b positive.

Thank you for the reply. What will they ask you to do if you tested positive for hepatitis b?

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