Cleaner Telford, England
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Medical Cleaner
Salary Range: National Minimum Wage, pro rata
Hours: 12.5 per week (Monday to Friday, 17:00 to 19:30)
Reporting To: Practice Manager
Purpose:
You will maintain high levels of cleanliness throughout the Practice in line with NHS requirements and
Health and Safety legislation. You will adhere to the appropriate COSHH requirements and work inside the
Safety, Health and Environmental aspects of Practice Policy.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Perform domestic duties such as; mopping, dusting, hoovering, tidying
2. Maintaining the required standard of cleaning service using the correct procedures and frequencies
3. Ensure the correct use of all cleaning materials within the designated areas of the Practice
4. Ensure the correct use and storage of all cleaning materials, reporting any breaches when they occur
5. Work with the Practice Manager and Admin Team Leader to order replacement cleaning stock when required
6. Replenishing all disposable soaps, hand towels, wipes etc, as and when required
7. Collect refuse and dispose of in designated waste disposal areas outside the Practice
8. Clean, where appropriate, non-medical electrical equipment
9. Flush all water outlets on a regular basis
10. Work to cleaning schedules agreed with the Practice Manager and outline any proposed changes to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of time spent undertaking cleaning duties
11. Report any hazards identified throughout the Practice to the Practice Manager
12. Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn at all times
13. Co-operate with new work methods and frequencies of cleaning as and when they are introduced
14. Understand and abide by confidentiality principles at all times
15. Report any incidents that may compromise the health and safety of yourself and others
16. Comply and work within the required regulations relating to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) including working to IPC Policies and challenging poor IPC adherence
17. Work in accordance with Equality and Diversity Policy, Data Protection, Health & Safety and organisational dress codes
Job Description & Person Specification
Person Specification:
ESSENTIAL (SKILLS) DESIRABLE (SKILLS)
Experience of undertaking cleaning in a IOSHH Qualification clinical setting
Ability to maintain high levels of cleanliness in a commercial environment
Understanding of infection control legislation
Experience of working within strict health, safety and environment policies
Good organisational and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure
Able to use initiative to multi-task
Able to identify and implement new working methods
Disclosure and Barring Service Check – All posts are 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.
Job Description & Person Specification – August 2020
CLEANING SCHEDULE
Daily:
- Vacuum all areas of the Practice that have been in use
- Empty bins into the correctly coloured bags
- Clean all sinks and working surfaces that have been in use
- Clean and disinfect all toilets
- Damp dust all surfaces that have been in use
- Tidy rooms for use
- Notify the Practice Manager of any breakages or hazards
- Wash up items
- Clean worktop surfaces within kitchen areas
- Wash floors in treatment/consulting rooms
- Check towels and replaces as necessary, tea towels to be changed daily
- Turn off lights, set alarm and lock Practice when leaving
Weekly:
- Disinfect all patient seating
- Polish furniture and Reception Desk
- Clean telephones
- Clean desktops thoroughly
- Check stock of cleaning materials and leave a note for Practice Manager if running low
- Polish chrome and stainless steel fittings
- Remove limescale from taps
- Sweep stairs
- Empty vacuum bag
Monthly:
- Clean window blinds
- Vacuum computer keyboards
- Remove dust and cobwebs from ceiling areas
- Clean cupboard tops and curtain rails
The above list is not exhaustive and you may be required to undertake other cleaning tasks that may occasionally be needed, prior notification will be given and overtime paid at the appropriate rate.
Job Description & Person Specification
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12.5 per week
Salary: £5.28-£10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
