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 correctly dispose of waste in accordance with the waste management policy whilst considering the practices obligations detailed in the environmental and sustainability policy.
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
About us
Friary House Surgery is a GP practice based in Plymouth, providing high-quality, patient-focused primary care to the local community. With a committed team of GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals, the practice delivers a wide range of services designed to meet the diverse health needs of its patients.
Services include routine and urgent appointments, chronic disease management, health promotion and screening, minor illness care, and access to a multidisciplinary team. Friary House Surgery is dedicated to offering compassionate, accessible, and effective care in a welcoming environment.
The practice continually seeks to improve services, support staff development, and work collaboratively with local health partners to ensure responsive, safe, and forward-thinking care for the community it serves.
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 Practice manager as soon as practically possible
- To participate in cleanliness audits and follow audit action plans to rectify any identified areas for improvement
We are looking for a bank cleaner to provide ad-hoc cover and support to our cleaning team
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Level 2 cleaning qualification
- Knowledge of COSHH and HASAW
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Employer details
Employer name
Friary House Surgery
Address
2a Beaumont Road
St Judes
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 9DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.friaryhousesurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)