Cleaner

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the cleaner in the clinical environment. There may be onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a) Ensure where applicable areas are:

a) Vacuumed

b) Damp mopped

c) Damp dusted

d) Glass and mirrors cleaned

e) Tiled areas washed

f) Painted surfaces cleaned

b) Safely empty and subsequently clean clinical and general waste bins, ensuring waste is placed in the appropriate receptacle

c) Adhere to the periodic cleaning schedule, ensuring all activities are completed

d) Use cleaning equipment in a safe and effective manner, adhering to manufacturers instructions.

e) Replenish all consumable items (hand towels, toilet roll etc.) as required

f) Adhere to the colour coding system for cleaning equipment at all times, seeking appropriate guidance if required

g) Ensure all cleaning materials are stored in a safe and secure manner, adhering to COSHH, H&S and other legislative acts and guidance

h) As required, undertake legionella flushing of systems within the practice

i) Report any faulty equipment to line management in a timely manner

j) Report any defects found during the cleaning process to line management in a timely manner

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a clinical cleaning environment

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP or clinical environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic standard of general education
• knowledge of cleaning of clinical environment
• Ability to follow policy and procedure and effectively manage stock

Desirable

• Cleaning related qualification
• Flexibility to work outside of core hours and some elements of lone working
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS ) check

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge Avenue Medical Centre

Address

Cambridge Avenue Medical Centre

Cambridge Avenue

Scunthorpe

DN16 3LG

Employer's website

https://www.cambridgeavenuemedicalcentre.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)