About this role
Job summary
To ensure the standards of cleanliness within the practice are implemented and maintained, ensuring a clean environment for patient care in accordance practice policies
Main duties of the job
To ensure the standards of cleanliness within the practice are implemented and maintained, ensuring a clean environment for patient care in accordance practice policies.
A schedule of cleaning for each area throughout the organisation will be provided. 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 considering the practices obligations detailed in the environmental and sustainability policy.
About us
Croft Hall Medical Practice is a well-established GP surgery located in Torquay, providing high-quality, patient-centred primary care to individuals and families across the local community. With a dedicated team of GPs, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, we deliver a comprehensive range of services designed to support both immediate and long-term health needs.
Our practice offers routine and urgent appointments, chronic disease management, preventative health programmes, minor illness and injury care, and access to a variety of allied health services. We are committed to delivering compassionate, accessible, and clinically effective care in a welcoming environment.
Croft Hall Medical Practice continues to focus on service improvement, staff development, and collaborative working with local health and social care partners to ensure that our patients receive safe, responsive, and forward-thinking primary care.
Job description Job responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the cleaner are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.
To maintain cleaning standards using recognised quality control procedures in line with relevant practice policies To maintain robust cleaning records to detail activity for audit purposes To follow the cleaning schedule Ensure correct cleaning methods are observed To use cleaning equipment in a safe and effective manner, adhering to manufacturers instructions To replenish consumable items as required (hand towels, toilet roll, etc) To dispose of general waste in line with the practice waste management policy To always adhere to the colour coding system for cleaning equipment, seeking guidance where necessary To ensure all cleaning materials are stored in a safe and secure manner, adhering to COSHH, HASAW and other legislative acts and guidance Undertake legionella flushing of systems within the practice To maintain communication and report any faulty equipment or defects to the Operations manager as soon as practically possible To participate in cleanliness audits and follow audit action plans to rectify any identified areas for improvement
In addition to the core responsibilities, the Receptionist may be requested to;
1. Partake in general audit as directed by the audit lead
2. Support new members of staff as required
3. Support other members of staff as requested
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Knowledge of COSHH and HASAW Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Employer details Employer name Croft Hall Medical Practice
Address 19 Croft Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 5UA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.crofthallmedicalpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)