Cleaner (Coniston Medical Practice)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

Maintaining high standards of hygiene through tasks like vacuuming, mopping floors, and sanitising surfaces, as well as manging waste and restocking supplies. The role requires adherence to strict infection control policies and health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff alike.

Key requirements of the role

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

• Cleaning of the following, Hard and soft floor surfaces, Toilets, Kitchen areas and Telephony and computer equipment, by the appropriate method.

• 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.

• Ensure safe storage of cleaning equipment / products.

• Reporting of faulty cleaning equipment and any conditions that may require attention.

• Effectively monitor and report stock levels of cleaning materials.

• 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.

• Undertake any other cleaning tasks that may occasionally be required on a periodic basis, prior notification will be given

This job description is not exhaustive and may change, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous cleaning experience.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Knowledge & SKills

Essential

• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• Ability to effectively manage stock
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, follow and implement instruction.
• Able to prioritise workload.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Understanding of COSHH.

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic standard of education.
• C.O.S.S.H. trained

Desirable

• City & Guilds level 2 or a related cleaning qualification.

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Reliable
• Flexible

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

Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

Address

Coniston Medical Practice

Wraydale House

Coniston

Cumbria

LA21 8ER

Employer's website

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