Experienced Cleaner

Job description

Job responsibilities

To maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe environment in the GP surgery, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and adherence to infection control protocols.

1. General Cleaning Tasks:

   • Clean and disinfect consultation rooms, treatment areas, waiting rooms, offices, and staff rooms.
   • Vacuum, mop, and sweep floors throughout the premises.
   • Dust and wipe down surfaces, furniture, and fixtures, ensuring thorough disinfection of high-touch areas.

2. Restroom Maintenance:

   • Clean and sanitise toilets, sinks, and other restroom facilities.
   • Replenish soap, hand towels, and other supplies as needed.

3. Waste Management:

   • Empty bins and dispose of waste in accordance with infection control policies.
   • Segregate and dispose of clinical waste safely and appropriately.

4. Infection Control:

   • Follow infection prevention and control procedures, especially in clinical areas.
   • Use appropriate cleaning materials and PPE as required.

5. Equipment and Supplies:

   • Ensure all cleaning equipment is properly maintained and stored securely.
   • Notify management of low stock levels for cleaning materials or maintenance requirements for equipment.

6. Health and Safety:

   • Adhere to health and safety regulations, reporting any hazards or maintenance issues immediately.
   • Ensure compliance with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.

7. Flexibility:

   • Respond to additional cleaning requirements in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as spills or emergencies.
   • Perform deep cleaning tasks periodically, as directed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Essential Experience and Skills:
• Previous Cleaning Experience:
• Experience in a professional cleaning role, preferably in environments requiring high hygiene standards (e.g., healthcare, hospitality, or schools).
• Basic Knowledge of Cleaning Procedures:
• Familiarity with using cleaning tools, equipment, and materials effectively.
• Understanding of how to clean and disinfect various surfaces safely.
• Understanding of Health and Safety:
• Awareness of health and safety regulations related to cleaning, including the proper handling of cleaning chemicals (COSHH regulations).
• Ability to Work Independently:
• Self-motivation and time-management skills to complete tasks without constant supervision.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Surgery

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

Higherland Surgery

Address

Higherland Surgery

3 Orme Road

Newcastle

Staffordshire

ST5 2UE

Employer's website

https://www.higherlandsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)