Hep injections/ Needle exhange

[laura/nottingham]

Hi

Is it a requirement, or just best interest for a pharmacy technician to have hep injections etc.

I deal with needle exchange at work, and just thought on the idea of an accident, although I do take extra care and don't accept needles off anyone, I let them put needle in the sharps bin.

Thanks

Laura

[Chirpy]

That is the way we have always dealt with needle exchange as well - No handling by staff & the returnee puts the sealed sharps bin in the larger bin. It's choice whether you have the vaccine. I've never bothered but it has always been offered to staff dealing if it makes them feel more comfortable.

On the other hand- one of the places I locum at has a supervision room with a hatch so the staff there have to handle the sharps bin (or should I say sharps safe) so the risk of them coming into contact with fluids increases. I guess I would encourage them more strongly.

[Rafael]

The owner of the pharmacy should pay for your hep A+B jabs! i would say it is a requirement to get them, as this is the least a manager could do to ensure the safety of the staff.
Hep B requires 3 injections, theoretically at 0,6 and 12 months, but in practice they give you an injection every week for 3 weeks.
Hep B injection costs around 40 quids, and you can claim the money from the pharmacy


Regards

[PinkGlitter]

A lot of surgeries will give you the injections for free if you explain you are at risk and work in the healthcare profession. Mine did.

[laura/nottingham]

What GP surgeries???

I'll try that. It will give me extra protection and not only that, I have read Locums need proof of having them or something.

[Fleegle]

[quote=laura/nottingham;24815]

What GP surgeries???

Your local ones?

I'll try that. It will give me extra protection and not only that, I have read Locums need proof of having them or something.

Please post the source where you read that it is a prerequisite for a locum pharmacist or something.

Fleeg.

[laura/nottingham]

From *The Locum Agency*


Candidate Clearance - We pride ourselves on providing only highest quality staff to our clients. We require our staff to provide:-

Curriculum Vitae
Application Form Completed
Two Professional References
Copies of Qualifications
Copies of Training Certificates
Valid CRB Disclosure
Copy of Passport
Proof of Address
Valid UK Working Visa
Occupational Health Clearance
Immunisation records for Hep B, Rubella and TB
Self certification of immunity against Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Varicella, Poliomyelitis and Diptheria

I think this is right.

[admin]

Laura

Don't forget to mention the forum - if you look at their advert on the site they offer a money incentive.

[laura/nottingham]

Its okay for now, I'm not qualified yet. Still a trainee.

[Fleegle]

From *The Locum Agency*


Candidate Clearance - We pride ourselves on providing only highest quality staff to our clients. We require our staff to provide:-

Curriculum Vitae
Application Form Completed
Two Professional References
Copies of Qualifications
Copies of Training Certificates
Valid CRB Disclosure
Copy of Passport
Proof of Address
Valid UK Working Visa
Occupational Health Clearance
Immunisation records for Hep B, Rubella and TB
Self certification of immunity against Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Varicella, Poliomyelitis and Diptheria

I think this is right.

That's interesting, as I'm positive most full-time pharmacy staff don't have them...