Caretaker

Jesmond Health Partnership

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Job summary

The role described involves a broad range of responsibilities related to the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of partnership buildings and premises.

Main duties of the job

Undertake minor repairs and handyperson duties, perform cleaning duties during operational hours, ensuring grounds are free of litter and harmful materials. Cover cleaning duties in the absence of cleaning staff, conduct and record regular testing of alarms, including fire and security alarms. Maintain firefighting equipment regularly and ensure unrestricted access to equipment and fire exits. Conduct reasonable maintenance of premises garden areas. Complete and file COSHH assessment forms and registers. Safely store hazardous equipment. Perform checks, grit access and egress routes during icy weather. Advise on-site contractors of health and safety procedures. Liaise and collaborate with contractors for on-site maintenance. Monitor heating and water systems, reporting major repairs to contractors or service providers. Ensure the building is heated to a satisfactory standard, check, safeguard, and order supplies related to building cleaning, maintenance, and security items. Handle the portering of supplies and deliveries to the buildings, move large items around the building as directed by other staff. Comply with wider partnership policies and procedures. Adhere to health and safety policies, report incidents/accidents/hazards, and take a proactive approach to health and safety matters to protect oneself and others.

About us

At Jesmond Health Partnership, our team is a diverse group of individuals, including general practitioners, nurses, administrative staff, support personnel and others. Each member plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our practice and the delivery of excellent healthcare services to our community. We take pride in fostering a warm and collaborative atmosphere within our practice. Our commitment to teamwork extends to all aspects of our work, creating an environment where open communication, mutual respect, and a shared dedication to patient care thrive. We believe that a supportive and friendly atmosphere not only enhances the workplace experience but also contributes to better outcomes for our patients. Our work ethic is rooted in professionalism, compassion, and a patient-centric approach. Team members are encouraged to continually enhance their skills through professional development opportunities, ensuring that we stay at the forefront of medical advancements and provide the best possible care. We value efficiency and effectiveness in our daily operations while maintaining a focus on the human side of healthcare.

Date posted

16 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,816 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2301-23-0013

Job locations

Avenue Medical Practice

5 Osborne Avenue

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE2 1PQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible to:

Practice Business Manager

Job Purpose:

To ensure a high standard of accommodation for the visitors and staff of the partnership, through ensuring safety checks, cleaning and maintenance are completed.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Duties

Post holder working to this job description may undertake any of the following main duties and responsibilities (but not necessarily all of them).

1. Carry out minor maintenance repairs / handyperson duties in and around partnership buildings and premises and to equipment as instructed, for example; changing fuses, minor repairs (in line with competence), cleaning, replacement of light bulbs, repairing and preparing paintwork and carrying out painting duties, boarding broken windows, unblocking drains, guttering, grates and toilets, replacement of broken locks / bolts, removal of rubbish and debris excluding contractor debris, erection and repair of shelving, notice / display boards, hanging of information posters (please note that this list contains examples only and is not exhaustive).

2. Carry out cleaning duties as required during the operational hours of the day including checking to ensure grounds are clear of litter and other harmful materials (hypodermic needles, glass, toxic chemical bottles, animal foul). Covering cleaning duties in times of cleaning staff absence.

3. Conduct and record regular testing of alarms in our building(s) including Fire Alarms and Security Alarms.

4. Ensure that all firefighting equipment is regularly maintained and that unrestricted access is available to this equipment and to all fire exits.

5. Carry out reasonable maintenance of premises garden areas

6. Ensure that all COSHH assessment forms and registers are fully completed and filed and that all hazardous equipment is stored away safely.

7. Carry out all daily, weekly, monthly, termly, 6 monthly and annual checks, for example, Legionella, weekly flushing of little used outlets, ladder safety checks

8. Gritting of access and egress route during icy weather

9. Advise contractors on site of our health and safety procedures when carrying out work. Liaise and work with contractors for any maintenance on site that is due to be carried out

10. Monitoring of the heating and water system as required including the reporting of major repairs to contractors / service providers as appropriate.

11. Ensure that the building is heated to a satisfactory standard and adjust heating levels according to seasons and holiday periods.

12. Checking, safekeeping and ordering (where appropriate) of supplies relating to building cleaning, maintenance and security items.

13. Porterage of supplies and deliveries made to the buildings and the movement of large items around the building as directed by other staff.

14. Work closely with the Practice Manager.

15. To undertake any other tasks that may be required from appropriate staff.

16. To comply with wider partnership policies and procedures as well as Health and Safety policies, organisations statements and procedure, report any incidents/accidents/hazards and take pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect both yourself and others.

These duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities, which the Partnership may determine.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL POLICIES, INCLUDING THE NO SMOKING POLICY.

The Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note that whilst the position is based at 5 Osborne Avenue, Jesmond, the Partnership reserves the right to direct its staff to work across all Partnership premises, as required.

Jesmond Health Partnership are seeking to appoint a Caretaker to join our dedicated team as soon as possible.

This is a full time post 37.5 hours per week, working split shifts Monday to Friday (inclusive).

We are open to considering flexible working hours, including split shifts and early morning starts.

We are looking for a self-motivated, well organised and reliable person who will provide a key role in maintaining our practice sites, to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for the whole practice community. They will have good communication skills, liaising with the Practice Managers and wider leadership team.

They will also be responsible for managing the health & safety requirements of the practice, including the maintenance of statutory and non-statutory records. Ideally you will be practical with a range of DIY skills that would support the maintenance and repairs of the practice.

Jesmond Health Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our patients and staff, the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

A pre-application visit to the practice sites is welcomed, please email us at a86020.jesmondhealthpartnership@nhs.net to arrange if required.