Job summary
AW Surgeries is looking to recruit a relief cleaner to join the team.
We are seeking an experienced cleaner who will be able to cover all annual leave and sickness absences through out the year. The working hours will be between 6pm - 8pm per shift. It is expected that that there will be a minimum of 30 weeks cover required ( not including sickness absences)
Main duties of the job
To
ensure that the standard of cleanliness within the organisation is implemented
and maintained, ensuring a clean environment for
patient care.
A schedule of cleaning has been added to each area throughout the
organisation. The cleaner is to maintain detailed records of activity for
regular and robust cleaning audits.
To correctly dispose of waste in accordance with the Waste Management Policy, whilst
also considering the organisations obligations as detailed within the Environmental and Sustainability
Policy.
To maintain good communications with both the Cleaning Manager and
the Practice Manager.
About us
AW
Surgeries is over 100 years old and has always had a reputation for good
quality patient care. We have 7 partners,2 salaried GPs, 1 ANP , 1 Paramedic , 4 nurses, 3 HCAs,
pharmacist, CPN, Physiotherapist, midwives and voluntary sector input. We are a
well-established multidisciplinary training practice for the Back County VTS,
teach students from Birmingham medical school and mentor nurse practitioner
training and prescribing training for nurses and practice based pharmacists.
We are a
young, energetic and friendly team with a vision to change how medicine will be
delivered in the surgery of the future. We are a highly performing GMS
practice, CQC rating Good, with 17,000 patients over 2 sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the cleaner.
a. To maintain cleaning standards using the
recognised quality control procedures
b. For auditing purposes, to maintain
robust cleaning records to detail activity
c. To follow the cleaning schedule
d. To ensure that the correct cleaning
methods are observed
e. To use cleaning equipment in a safe and
effective manner, adhering to manufacturers instructions
f. To replenish all consumable items (hand
towels, toilet roll, etc.) as required
g. To remove general waste in accordance
with the Waste Management Policy and in consideration of the
organisations Environmental and Sustainability Policy
h. To always adhere to the
colour coding system for cleaning equipment, seeking appropriate guidance if
required
i. To ensure all cleaning
materials are stored in a safe and secure manner, adhering to COSHH, HASAW and
other legislative acts and guidance
j. To undertake legionella flushing of systems
within the organisation
k. To maintain
communication and report any faulty equipment or defects to the Deputy PracticeManager as soon as practically possible
l. To participate in cleanliness audits and follow audit action plans to
rectify any identified areas for improvement
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the cleaner.
a. To maintain cleaning standards using the
recognised quality control procedures
b. For auditing purposes, to maintain
robust cleaning records to detail activity
c. To follow the cleaning schedule
d. To ensure that the correct cleaning
methods are observed
e. To use cleaning equipment in a safe and
effective manner, adhering to manufacturers instructions
f. To replenish all consumable items (hand
towels, toilet roll, etc.) as required
g. To remove general waste in accordance
with the Waste Management Policy and in consideration of the
organisations Environmental and Sustainability Policy
h. To always adhere to the
colour coding system for cleaning equipment, seeking appropriate guidance if
required
i. To ensure all cleaning
materials are stored in a safe and secure manner, adhering to COSHH, HASAW and
other legislative acts and guidance
j. To undertake legionella flushing of systems
within the organisation
k. To maintain
communication and report any faulty equipment or defects to the Deputy PracticeManager as soon as practically possible
l. To participate in cleanliness audits and follow audit action plans to
rectify any identified areas for improvement
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds Level 2 or a related cleaning qualification (or working willing to work towards)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure and prioritise workload
- Ability to effectively manage stock
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH and HASAW requirements
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to conduct the full range of duties and responsibilities
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds Level 2 or a related cleaning qualification (or working willing to work towards)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure and prioritise workload
- Ability to effectively manage stock
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH and HASAW requirements
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to conduct the full range of duties and responsibilities
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a similar role
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
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.