Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To undertake the internal cleaning of the health centre according to the detailed work schedules and standards set out by the Practice, using the materials and equipment provided in the manner recommended by the manufacturers and suppliers. To adhere to health and safety regulations ensuring that all cleaning is carried out in a safe manner.

Each team member will normally have designated areas for which they are responsible with some large areas being covered by two or more.

Responsibility and Duties

• Vacuuming of carpets and mats

• Cleaning of all hard and soft floor surfaces by appropriate method
• Cleaning of toilets by appropriate method
• Cleaning kitchen areas
• Cleaning all telephony and computer equipment, fixtures and fittings as per cleaning schedules
• Collecting and bagging of general waste and putting ready for disposal
• Collecting and bagging of clinical waste and putting ready for disposal
• Replenishing supplies of soap, paper towels, toilet rolls and waste disposal bags
• Ensuring that all cleaning equipment used is cleaned in preparation for the next day
• Reporting of faulty cleaning equipment and any conditions that may require attention to the Practice Administrators
• Effectively monitor and report stock levels of cleaning materials, and place appropriate orders before stocks are exhausted
• Ensure safe storage of cleaning equipment / products
• Ensuring that patients, visitors and staff are treated with care and consideration
• Washing and disinfecting waste bins where necessary
• Follow and adhere to Health and Safety procedures
• To adhere to the cleaning regimens put in place to ensure regular timely cleaning is undertaken
• Recording the cleaning of each specific area of work as necessitated by the business
• Meeting regularly with the Cleaning Team Leader to discuss focus areas
• Ensure any training requirements are fulfilled
• Undertake any other cleaning tasks that may occasionally be required on a periodic basis, prior notification will be given, and overtime paid at the hourly rate.

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified.
• Ensuring that only approved cleaning substances are used within the Practice.
• Ensuring that COSHH Data Sheets are used for all substances as appropriate especially those with hazard symbols.
• Ensuring that cleaning substances are returned to the cleaning store cupboard immediately after use and prior to staff using the building.

This is not an exhaustive list. The successful candidate may be required to undertake additional or alternative duties which are commensurate with the level of skill and responsibility of the role.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To undertake the internal cleaning of the health centre according to the detailed work schedules and standards set out by the Practice, using the materials and equipment provided in the manner recommended by the manufacturers and suppliers. To adhere to health and safety regulations ensuring that all cleaning is carried out in a safe manner.

Each team member will normally have designated areas for which they are responsible with some large areas being covered by two or more.

Responsibility and Duties

• Vacuuming of carpets and mats

• Cleaning of all hard and soft floor surfaces by appropriate method
• Cleaning of toilets by appropriate method
• Cleaning kitchen areas
• Cleaning all telephony and computer equipment, fixtures and fittings as per cleaning schedules
• Collecting and bagging of general waste and putting ready for disposal
• Collecting and bagging of clinical waste and putting ready for disposal
• Replenishing supplies of soap, paper towels, toilet rolls and waste disposal bags
• Ensuring that all cleaning equipment used is cleaned in preparation for the next day
• Reporting of faulty cleaning equipment and any conditions that may require attention to the Practice Administrators
• Effectively monitor and report stock levels of cleaning materials, and place appropriate orders before stocks are exhausted
• Ensure safe storage of cleaning equipment / products
• Ensuring that patients, visitors and staff are treated with care and consideration
• Washing and disinfecting waste bins where necessary
• Follow and adhere to Health and Safety procedures
• To adhere to the cleaning regimens put in place to ensure regular timely cleaning is undertaken
• Recording the cleaning of each specific area of work as necessitated by the business
• Meeting regularly with the Cleaning Team Leader to discuss focus areas
• Ensure any training requirements are fulfilled
• Undertake any other cleaning tasks that may occasionally be required on a periodic basis, prior notification will be given, and overtime paid at the hourly rate.

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified.
• Ensuring that only approved cleaning substances are used within the Practice.
• Ensuring that COSHH Data Sheets are used for all substances as appropriate especially those with hazard symbols.
• Ensuring that cleaning substances are returned to the cleaning store cupboard immediately after use and prior to staff using the building.

This is not an exhaustive list. The successful candidate may be required to undertake additional or alternative duties which are commensurate with the level of skill and responsibility of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting

Qualifications

Desirable

• Basic standard of general education
• City & Guilds Level 2 or a related cleaning qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

• Ability to effectively manage stock

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with the general public

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting

Qualifications

Desirable

• Basic standard of general education
• City & Guilds Level 2 or a related cleaning qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated
• High levels of integrity and loyalty

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

• Ability to effectively manage stock

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• 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

Elmwood Family Doctors

Address

Huddersfield Road

Holmfirth

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD9 3TR

Employer's website

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