About this role
Job summary
Almond Road Surgery is seeking a reliable and conscientious Cleaner to join our friendly team.
This role is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout our busy GP surgery, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.
The successful candidate will work independently and take pride in maintaining excellent cleaning standards. Previous cleaning experience is desirable, particularly within a healthcare, clinical or office environment.
Due to the recent reconfiguration and expansion of the practice premises, we are looking to recruit an additional Cleaner to work alongside our existing cleaning arrangements and help maintain the high standards.
Working hours will be outside of surgery opening hours, either:
5.45am to 7.45am, Monday to Friday, orFrom 6:30pm - 8.30 p.m. , Monday to Friday2 hours, Monday to FridayApplicants must be aged 18 years or over.
Key holder and Lone Working
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining all areas of the surgery, including:
Patient waiting areasReception and administration officesClinical and non-clinical roomsKitchen and staff areasCorridors and communal areasFour patient and staff toilet facilitiesDuties will include:
Vacuuming and mopping floorsDusting and wiping surfacesCleaning desks and workstationsEmptying bins and replacing linersCleaning toilets, sinks and washroom facilitiesRestocking toilet paper, hand towels and soap dispensersMaintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection controlReporting any maintenance or health and safety concernsDue to the nature of the working hours, the successful candidate will be required to work independently and adhere to the practice's lone working procedures at all times.The successful candidate will be required to act as a key holder, including opening and/or securing the premises, ensuring the building is left secure and any security concerns are reported appropriately.
About us
Almond Road Surgery is a busy and growing GP practice based in St Neots, caring for approximately 8,000 patients.
We are a training practice and work closely with a wide multidisciplinary team, including GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Paramedics, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, GP Assistants and Social Link Prescribers.
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality patient care and maintaining a welcoming, professional environment for patients and staff alike.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job TitleCleaner
Responsible ToPractice Operations Manager
Job PurposeTo provide a high-quality cleaning service throughout Almond Road Surgery, ensuring all areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
Main ResponsibilitiesClean all designated areas of the surgery to agreed standards.Vacuum carpets and floor coverings.Mop hard floors.Dust and wipe all surfaces, ledges and skirting boards.Clean desks, work surfaces and furniture.Empty waste bins and dispose of waste appropriately.Clean and sanitise toilets, sinks and washroom facilities.Replenish paper towels, toilet rolls and soap dispensers.Clean kitchen and staff welfare areas.Ensure cleaning equipment is used safely and stored correctly.Comply with infection prevention and control procedures.Report maintenance issues or hazards to management.Maintain confidentiality at all times due to the nature of the healthcare environment.Working HoursThe role is undertaken outside of surgery opening hours:
Monday to FridayEither 6:30am 8:00am or from 6:30pm onwardsHours to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Person Specification Essential Criteria Ability to work alone safely and responsibly. Trustworthy and reliable, with the ability to undertake key holder responsibilities. Qualifications Good standard of literacy and numeracy. Experience Previous cleaning experience. Experience working independently. Experience maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Skills and Attributes Reliable and punctual. Able to work without direct supervision. Good attention to detail. Able to maintain confidentiality. Good organisational skills. Understanding of health and safety requirements. Ability to undertake physical cleaning duties.
Desirable
Desirable Criteria Experience Experience cleaning within a healthcare environment. Experience cleaning office environments. Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures. Other Flexible approach to working hours. Ability to provide additional cover during periods of annual leave or sickness where required.
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 Almond Road Surgery
Address Almond Road
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.almondroadsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)