Churchdown Surgery

Domestic Cleaner

The closing date is 15 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a cleaner, 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday, to work within our friendly domestic team at our Practice in Churchdown.

To deliver a full cleaning service within the Practice, in line with extant policies and procedures, ensuring a clean environment for patient care, in accordance with the NHS National Specification of Cleaning Standards.

Main duties of the job

DAILY JOBS

Vacuum all areas of the Surgery that have been in use.
Wash floors in treatment/consulting rooms
Wipe or wash the stairs.
Empty bins into the correctly coloured bags and wipe all clinical and non-clinic bins
Clean all sinks, taps and working surfaces that have been in use.
Wipe all door handles and stair rails.
Clean and disinfect all toilets.
Clean mirrors and pictures.
Wipe examination couches.
Damp dust all surfaces that have been in use.
Dust/polish as necessary.
Notify Line Manager of any breakages or hazards.
Clean worktop surfaces in kitchens
Clean telephones and keyboards.
Check and replace toilet rolls as necessary.
Check and replace hand wash as necessary.
Check hand towels and replace as necessary.
Check and replace hand gels as necessary.
Turn off lights, set alarm and lock Surgery when leaving.

WEEKLY JOBS

Wipe cupboard doors as necessary.
Dust all window ledges, shelves and bookcases.
Dust/clean skirting boards.
Dust clean wall fittings and pipes.
Dust Fire extinguishers.
Disinfect all Patient couches.
Higher level dusting.
Wipe the exterior of the fridges and microwave.
Dust plug sockets.
Check stock of cleaning materials and inform the Domestic Team Leader
Wipe over PVC seats in the waiting rooms, corridors and consulting rooms, polishing when dry.
Dust all chair, table and bed legs, with the exception of the examination and Practice Nurse consulting rooms, which must be cleaned.

About us

We are a large practice with more than 16,300 patients. Our purpose is to work with our patients to promote the health of our growing community, by ensuring excellent patient care is delivered by a friendly, highly motivated and respected health care team. Our close-knit team is committed to offering high quality, safe and effective care with a focus on providing excellent patient access and continuity of care.

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1764-25-0004

Job locations

Parton Road

Churchdown

Gloucester

GL3 2JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the cleaner. There may be on occasion, 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:

Vacuumed

Damp mopped

Damp dusted

Glass and mirrors cleaned

Tiled areas washed

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 current systems within practice 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

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the cleaner may be requested to:

a. Support new members of staff on an as required basis

b. Support the practice team as requested with general tasks

c. With notice; be flexible to slightly amend working pattern for adhoc weekend working e.g. flu clinics.