Carlisle Healthcare

Domestic Cleaner

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated team member to join our domestic team at Carlisle Healthcare, working 15 hours per week across five days, Mon-Fri. The role involves morning shifts from 5am to 8am at our Locke Road, Eastern Way surgery. Interviews will be held on 20th July.

Main duties of the job

The role is responsible for maintaining a consistently high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the practice. This includes ensuring that clinical rooms, patient areas, staff facilities, and communal spaces are cleaned in accordance with established infection prevention protocols, health and safety requirements, and organisational procedures. The position contributes directly to a safe, welcoming, and well maintained environment for patients, visitors, and staff, thereby supporting the effective operation of the practice.

About us

Carlisle Healthcare is a large, forward thinking and innovative training practice and is committed to providing high quality services to its patients.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1945-26-0010

Job locations

Carlisle Healthcare

Locke Road

Durranhill Industrial Estate

Carlisle

CA1 3UB

United Kingdom


Carlisle Healthcare

St Pauls Square

Carlisle

CA11DG

United Kingdom


North Carlisle Medical Centre

Eden Street

Carlisle

CA3 9JZ

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

General cleaning duties including cleaning consultation rooms, waiting areas, reception, staff areas, toilets, and corridors.

Follow infection control procedures, including correct use of disinfectants and safe cleaning of clinical surfaces.

Dispose of general waste and recycling appropriately.

Restock various materials including soap, hand sanitisers, paper towels, toilet tissue and cleaning materials.

Maintain cleaning equipment and tools and report any issues with equipment.

Report and cleaning supply shortages to support adequate cleaning material stock.

Carry out scheduled deep cleaning of clinical rooms, high touch areas, and communal spaces.

Follow COSHH guidelines, safe chemical handling and practice policies.

Notify the building manager of any maintenance concerns or hazards.

Job description

Job responsibilities

General cleaning duties including cleaning consultation rooms, waiting areas, reception, staff areas, toilets, and corridors.

Follow infection control procedures, including correct use of disinfectants and safe cleaning of clinical surfaces.

Dispose of general waste and recycling appropriately.

Restock various materials including soap, hand sanitisers, paper towels, toilet tissue and cleaning materials.

Maintain cleaning equipment and tools and report any issues with equipment.

Report and cleaning supply shortages to support adequate cleaning material stock.

Carry out scheduled deep cleaning of clinical rooms, high touch areas, and communal spaces.

Follow COSHH guidelines, safe chemical handling and practice policies.

Notify the building manager of any maintenance concerns or hazards.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education 5 GCSE including English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • Infection control training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Basic understanding of hygiene and infection control standards (training can be provided).
  • Ability to follow health and safety procedures
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Good communication skills and a professional, reliable attitude
  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Ability to perform manual tasks, including manual handling.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Ability to manage own time
  • Ability to manage own workload

Desirable

  • Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe handling of chemicals
  • Flexibility to support additional cleaning during busy periods.

Experience

Essential

  • Managing own time and workload
  • Working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Previous NHS cleaning experience
  • Previous experience in a GP/Primary Care environment
  • Experience with deepcleaning routines in clinical settings.
  • Experience planning cleaning schedules or routines.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education 5 GCSE including English and Maths or equivalent

Desirable

  • Infection control training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Basic understanding of hygiene and infection control standards (training can be provided).
  • Ability to follow health and safety procedures
  • Ability to work well as part of a team
  • Good communication skills and a professional, reliable attitude
  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Ability to perform manual tasks, including manual handling.
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Ability to manage own time
  • Ability to manage own workload

Desirable

  • Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe handling of chemicals
  • Flexibility to support additional cleaning during busy periods.

Experience

Essential

  • Managing own time and workload
  • Working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Previous NHS cleaning experience
  • Previous experience in a GP/Primary Care environment
  • Experience with deepcleaning routines in clinical settings.
  • Experience planning cleaning schedules or routines.

Employer details

Employer name

Carlisle Healthcare

Address

Carlisle Healthcare

Locke Road

Durranhill Industrial Estate

Carlisle

CA1 3UB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.carlislehealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Carlisle Healthcare

Address

Carlisle Healthcare

Locke Road

Durranhill Industrial Estate

Carlisle

CA1 3UB

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.carlislehealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Building Manager

Paul Farnworth

p.farnworth@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 July 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1945-26-0010

Job locations

Carlisle Healthcare

Locke Road

Durranhill Industrial Estate

Carlisle

CA1 3UB

United Kingdom


Carlisle Healthcare

St Pauls Square

Carlisle

CA11DG

United Kingdom


North Carlisle Medical Centre

Eden Street

Carlisle

CA3 9JZ

United Kingdom


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