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?

On 3/4/2022 at 3:32 AM, bbbsss said:

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

You'll have an additional test for hep b which is the viral load and you'll be referred to infectious doctor. They will check if your viral load is low and safe to practise as a nurse.

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On 3/4/2022 at 3:32 AM, bbbsss said:

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

You can check this website for more detailed info about health clearance of healthcare workers with infectious diseases. Hope it will help. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1033571/Integrated_guidance_for_management_of_BBV_in_HCW_November_2021.pdf 

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Hello! How about for nurses with chronic hepa b applying for a job in Germany? I am currently waiting for my B2 pflege results. The agency already requested me to do medical exam. 

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On 3/26/2022 at 8:17 PM, prank said:

Hello! How about for nurses with chronic hepa b applying for a job in Germany? I am currently waiting for my B2 pflege results. The agency already requested me to do medical exam. 

Whats the update for your case sir? 

On 3/5/2022 at 5:15 PM, Asdfg1234 said:

You'll have an additional test for hep b which is the viral load and you'll be referred to infectious doctor. They will check if your viral load is low and safe to practise as a nurse.

If you’re hepatitis b positive what are the duties or work that you can only do as a nurse? 

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On 3/5/2022 at 5:22 PM, Asdfg1234 said:

You can check this website for more detailed info about health clearance of healthcare workers with infectious diseases. Hope it will help. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1033571/Integrated_guidance_for_management_of_BBV_in_HCW_November_2021.pdf 

Hi, anyone who is in the UK now and working in a hospital as a nurse with a reactive Hepa b screening? , what is  your agency here in Ph? 

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On 3/5/2022 at 5:15 PM, Asdfg1234 said:

You'll have an additional test for hep b which is the viral load and you'll be referred to infectious doctor. They will check if your viral load is low and safe to practise as a nurse.

Hi! I hope you are doing well there. For the additional test, did you do the testing here (the viral load) in Ph or in the UK? and the referral to the infectious doctor, is that in the Ph? Thank you very much.

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Hello. I am a Philippines registered nurse. I recently find out that I am hepa B positive. I really want to work abroad, especially in UK. Or if there are countries who accepts hepa B nurses. I would like to ask if what are the requirements to help me go to UK with me being hepa b positive. Thank you so much. I am the breadwinner in the family, I badly want to help my family. ??

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Good day!

Can you please share what agency took care of you here in the Philippines cause I need one to assist me while applying for a job as hepa B positive nurse. Thank you for your immediate reply.

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mcflurrychickenfillet said:

Hello. I am a Philippines registered nurse. I recently find out that I am hepa B positive. I really want to work abroad, especially in UK. Or if there are countries who accepts hepa B nurses. I would like to ask if what are the requirements to help me go to UK with me being hepa b positive. Thank you so much. I am the breadwinner in the family, I badly want to help my family. ??

Yes, you can. They have no discrimination. I myself is a HepaB reactive, as long as continuous yung treatment.

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