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 to practice policies and infection control principles.
Main duties of the job
Maintain 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
Kirkham Health Centre is a well-established, patient centred GP surgery situated in the market town of Kirkham within the Fylde Coast area. We have a patient population of 9,800 patients, covering a mixed urban and rural area.
We own our own building and have an extensive primary care team comprising of 4 GP Partners,1salaried GP, 3 ANPs, 1 Paramedic, 4 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, 1 Trainee Nursing Associate, Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy technician, Social Prescriber, Mental Health Practitioner and a supportive Administration and Reception team.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming practice who are committed to delivering high quality care to our patients. Our triage system coordinated by our Advanced Nurse Practitioner team allows for excellent access to services. We are active members of our local Primary Care Network, perform well in QOF and are rated "Good" by the CQC.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the outlined closing date if sufficient applications have been received.
Job description Job responsibilities
The core responsibilities 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 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
To adhere to infection control principles.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Experience of working within a healthcare setting Experience of cleaning within an organisation An understanding of COSHH and HASAW
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 Kirkham Health Centre
Address Moor Street
Kirkham
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 2JN
Employer's website https://www.kirkhamhealthcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)