This is before interview or job offer. I was surprised to see this.
I cannot see that an OH Advisor's Hepatitis B status would be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not to interview.
I wonder what would happen if the person declared that they were a Hepatitis B carrier and did not get the job or even an interview (similar situation to the practice nurse applicant methinks)
As far as I am aware most OH professionals do not undertake invasive exposure prone procedures.
If they are taking on some staff who undertake these activities , I wonder why they are not asking about Hepatitis C and HIV status as well.
It would be better not to ask these questions on the application form, and add a supplementary questionnaire for those doing IEPP once the job was offered?
Cheers,
Diane
Diane Romano-WoodwardRN RSCPHN-OH BSc M Med Sc.(Occ Health)
Sunny Blue Sky Limited
Company Number 06865212
