About this role
Job summary
Part-Time Domestic Assistant
Pennygate Medical Centre is seeking a reliable, conscientious, and hardworking Domestic Assistant to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.
The role is 20 hours per week, Monday- Friday working either 17.00-21.00, 16.00-20.00 or 15.00-19.00 each day.
This is an important role within our practice team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention are maintained throughout the surgery.
Main duties of the job
- Cleaning clinical and non-clinical areas of the practice.
- Dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitising surfaces.
- Cleaning treatment rooms, consulting rooms, offices, reception areas, staff facilities, and toilets.
- Ensuring cleaning schedules are completed and documented.
- Safe use and storage of cleaning products and equipment.
- Disposal of waste in accordance with infection control procedures.
- Replenishing consumables such as soap, paper towels, and toilet rolls.
- Reporting any maintenance, health and safety, or cleaning concerns to management.
- Supporting the practice in maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for patients and staff.
About us
Pennygate Medical Centre is a large GP practice offering services to 19,000 patients with a large team of employees.
The practice comprises of 9 GP Partners, 3 ANP's, 6 Practice Nurses, 3 HCA's, reception team, administration team and domestic team.
The Practice is part of the Hindley Primary Care Network and supports external services within the practice.
As well as free on-site parking, our newly refurbished practice offers complimentary access to an on-site staff gym. We are proud to foster a friendly, supportive, and caring working environment where every team member is valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality cleaning service throughout Pennygate Medical Centre, ensuring a clean, safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning duties in line with practice cleaning schedules.
- Clean and sanitise all clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Maintain supplies of cleaning materials and report shortages.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
- Safely handle and store cleaning products in accordance with COSHH requirements.
- Remove waste and clinical waste as directed.
- Report hazards, defects, spillages, or maintenance issues promptly.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health and Safety policies.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all patient and practice information.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of cleanliness and hygiene
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills
- Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
- Healthcare cleaning experience
- Knowledge of infection control
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
Pennygate Medical Centre
Address
109 Ladies Lane
Hindley
Wigan
Lancashire
WN2 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pennygatemedical.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)