Practice Cleaner

Dudley Wood Surgery

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Job summary

We are looking for a Practice Cleaner to join our team.

The working pattern for this roles will be the following:

  • 10 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday,Thursday and Friday 6.30pm-8.30pm
  • Tuesday - 8.30pm-10.30pm flexible

The Practice Cleaner will support with the internal cleaning of the site 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.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role will be to assist the team with the high-quality cleanliness of this practice by ensuring the following tasks are carried out:

  • Vacuuming.
  • Cleaning of the following, Hard and soft floor surfaces, Toilets and Kitchen areas.
  • Collecting and bagging of general and 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
  • 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

About us

Dudley Wood Surgery is a small GP Practice with an excellent reputation for patient care. Our site is conveniently located in the heart of Dudley Wood. We offer a full range of healthcare services to approximately 2800 patients in the local area.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collegiate, supportive team and to make a meaningful contribution to further developing the high standards our team has put in place. The successful candidate will help deliver the Practices strategic plans and ensure good communication between the management team and all staff. It is vital that the candidate has excellent communication skills and highly desirable that they have experience of working within NHS care.

If you are motivated to make a meaningful contribution to the provision of high-quality healthcare in your local area and work well in a team, this may be the role for you.

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5177-25-0002

Job locations

10 Quarry Road

Dudley Wood

Dudley

West Midlands

DY2 0EF


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.

Responsibility and Duties

  • Vacuuming
  • Cleaning of all hard and soft floor surfaces by appropriate method
  • Cleaning of toilets by appropriate method
  • Cleaning kitchen areas
  • 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
  • Recording the cleaning of each specific area of work as necessitated by the business
  • Ensure any training requirements are fulfilled

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 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.

Responsibility and Duties

  • Vacuuming
  • Cleaning of all hard and soft floor surfaces by appropriate method
  • Cleaning of toilets by appropriate method
  • Cleaning kitchen areas
  • 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
  • Recording the cleaning of each specific area of work as necessitated by the business
  • Ensure any training requirements are fulfilled

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

Qualifications

Desirable

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

Qualifications

Desirable

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

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

Dudley Wood Surgery

Address

10 Quarry Road

Dudley Wood

Dudley

West Midlands

DY2 0EF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dudley Wood Surgery

Address

10 Quarry Road

Dudley Wood

Dudley

West Midlands

DY2 0EF


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Gemma Blackford

Gemma.blackford@nhs.net

01384569050

Date posted

27 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5177-25-0002

Job locations

10 Quarry Road

Dudley Wood

Dudley

West Midlands

DY2 0EF


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