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JOB DESCRIPTION - Cleaner

PLACE OF WORK: Boultham Park Medical Pracitce

POST TITLE: Cleaner - 10 hours per week

PRIMARY ROLE: Providing a safe, clean and tidy environment for patients and

practice staff

RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager

Job Summary

The cleaners responsibility is to ensure that the practice premises are clean and tidy. The

following tasks should be carried out daily, weekly and monthly. However, the cleaner should also use their initiative.

Daily Tasks

a. Vacuum all areas of the surgery.

b. Empty bins and paper shredder into the correctly coloured bags:

i. Clinical Waste Yellow Sacks (full sacks to be left outside in wheelie bin).

ii. Household Waste Orange Sacks (to be used sparingly).

iii. Shredding Material Either Blue or Black Sacks.

c. Clean all sinks and working surfaces.

d. Clean and disinfect all toilets.

e. Damp dust all surfaces.

f. Tidy rooms ready for use.

g. Notify Practice Manager of any breakages or hazards.

h. Wash up items in consulting rooms and the Common Room.

i. Clean worktop surfaces in kitchen.

j. Wash floors in treatment/consulting rooms.

k. Maintain supplies of cleaning materials.

l. Disinfect all patient couches twice weekly.

m. Turn off lights, set alarm and lock surgery when leaving.

Weekly Tasks

a. Polish furniture and reception desk.

b. Clean telephones with cleaner provided.

c. Check stock of cleaning materials and leave a note for the Practice Manager.

d. Clean glass entrance doors inside.

e. Clean fridge and clean any kitchen cupboards that need attention.

f. Spot clean any carpet stains.

g. Clean brass Doctors name plates at front and back doors.

h. Dust chair legs.

i. Remove cobwebs.

j. Empty vacuum bag.

k. Put rubbish out for collection on correct day.

Monthly Tasks

a. High dust all accessible areas.

b. De-scale taps and sin basins.

c. Dust and clean skirting boards.

d. Wash and attempt to remove marks form walls.

e. Clean light switches.

Infection Control

a. The cleaners role is vital in minimising healthcare associated infection. The cleaner

should observe the following hygiene standards for infection control. Use separate cloths

for cleaning each of the following:

i. Toilets.

ii. Work surfaces.

iii. Sinks.

iv. Examination couches.

b. Do not mix these cloths up.

c. All cloths should be disinfected between uses (e.g. rinsed in disinfectant solution before

using on the next surface) and washed daily.

d. Dusters and wiping cloths should be washed after use.

Confidentiality

a. In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather,

sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in

confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act

appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post

holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers,

practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information

relating to the practice as a business organisation.

b. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the

business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with

the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of

personal and sensitive data.

Health and Safety

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety

and security as defined in the practice Health and Safety policy, to include:

a. Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

b. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way

that manages those risks.

c. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

d. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe

way and free from hazards.

e. Reporting potential risks identified.

f. Ensuring that only approved cleaning substances are used within the practice.

g. Ensuring that COSHH Data Sheets are available for all substances as appropriate

especially those with hazard symbols.

h. Ensuring that cleaning substances are returned to the cleaning store cupboard

immediately after use and prior to staff using the building. Cleaning materials and

substances are not to be stored under sinks, on work surfaces, window ledges etc as this

may result in inappropriate use by untrained staff.

Equality and Diversity

The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and

colleagues, to include:

a. Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a

way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

b. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

c. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and

respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Quality

The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

a. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under

supervision.

b. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and

making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

c. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication Requirements

The cleaner should be able to communicate effectively with the practice manager, either

verbally or in writing, to notify the manager of problems, obtain instructions and request

additional supplies. When the cleaner is working during surgery hours, s/he may come into

contact with patients and practice staff and should present a friendly and polite image to

patients.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post holder will:

a. Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

b. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will

affect own work.

c. Participate in audit where appropriate, and in particular take a major role in the annual

Infection Control Audit jointly with the Practice Manager and the Lead Nurse.

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION - Cleaner

PLACE OF WORK: Boultham Park Medical Pracitce

POST TITLE: Cleaner - 10 hours per week

PRIMARY ROLE: Providing a safe, clean and tidy environment for patients and

practice staff

RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager

Job Summary

The cleaners responsibility is to ensure that the practice premises are clean and tidy. The

following tasks should be carried out daily, weekly and monthly. However, the cleaner should also use their initiative.

Daily Tasks

a. Vacuum all areas of the surgery.

b. Empty bins and paper shredder into the correctly coloured bags:

i. Clinical Waste Yellow Sacks (full sacks to be left outside in wheelie bin).

ii. Household Waste Orange Sacks (to be used sparingly).

iii. Shredding Material Either Blue or Black Sacks.

c. Clean all sinks and working surfaces.

d. Clean and disinfect all toilets.

e. Damp dust all surfaces.

f. Tidy rooms ready for use.

g. Notify Practice Manager of any breakages or hazards.

h. Wash up items in consulting rooms and the Common Room.

i. Clean worktop surfaces in kitchen.

j. Wash floors in treatment/consulting rooms.

k. Maintain supplies of cleaning materials.

l. Disinfect all patient couches twice weekly.

m. Turn off lights, set alarm and lock surgery when leaving.

Weekly Tasks

a. Polish furniture and reception desk.

b. Clean telephones with cleaner provided.

c. Check stock of cleaning materials and leave a note for the Practice Manager.

d. Clean glass entrance doors inside.

e. Clean fridge and clean any kitchen cupboards that need attention.

f. Spot clean any carpet stains.

g. Clean brass Doctors name plates at front and back doors.

h. Dust chair legs.

i. Remove cobwebs.

j. Empty vacuum bag.

k. Put rubbish out for collection on correct day.

Monthly Tasks

a. High dust all accessible areas.

b. De-scale taps and sin basins.

c. Dust and clean skirting boards.

d. Wash and attempt to remove marks form walls.

e. Clean light switches.

Infection Control

a. The cleaners role is vital in minimising healthcare associated infection. The cleaner

should observe the following hygiene standards for infection control. Use separate cloths

for cleaning each of the following:

i. Toilets.

ii. Work surfaces.

iii. Sinks.

iv. Examination couches.

b. Do not mix these cloths up.

c. All cloths should be disinfected between uses (e.g. rinsed in disinfectant solution before

using on the next surface) and washed daily.

d. Dusters and wiping cloths should be washed after use.

Confidentiality

a. In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather,

sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in

confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act

appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post

holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers,

practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information

relating to the practice as a business organisation.

b. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the

business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with

the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of

personal and sensitive data.

Health and Safety

The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety

and security as defined in the practice Health and Safety policy, to include:

a. Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.

b. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way

that manages those risks.

c. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills.

d. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe

way and free from hazards.

e. Reporting potential risks identified.

f. Ensuring that only approved cleaning substances are used within the practice.

g. Ensuring that COSHH Data Sheets are available for all substances as appropriate

especially those with hazard symbols.

h. Ensuring that cleaning substances are returned to the cleaning store cupboard

immediately after use and prior to staff using the building. Cleaning materials and

substances are not to be stored under sinks, on work surfaces, window ledges etc as this

may result in inappropriate use by untrained staff.

Equality and Diversity

The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and

colleagues, to include:

a. Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a

way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

b. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

c. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and

respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Quality

The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

a. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under

supervision.

b. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and

making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance.

c. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication Requirements

The cleaner should be able to communicate effectively with the practice manager, either

verbally or in writing, to notify the manager of problems, obtain instructions and request

additional supplies. When the cleaner is working during surgery hours, s/he may come into

contact with patients and practice staff and should present a friendly and polite image to

patients.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post holder will:

a. Apply practice policies, standards and guidance.

b. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will

affect own work.

c. Participate in audit where appropriate, and in particular take a major role in the annual

Infection Control Audit jointly with the Practice Manager and the Lead Nurse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good attention to detail
• Good time management
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience cleaning in a clinical environment

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Qualifications

Essential

• Good attention to detail
• Good time management
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Previous experience cleaning in a clinical environment

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

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

Boultham Park Medical Practice

Address

Boultham Park Medical Practice

Boultham Park Road

Lincoln

LN6 7SS

Employer's website

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