About this role
Job summary
The role would suit an enthusiastic, hard working, energetic person who takes pride in their work. Good housekeeping builds strong foundation within a workplace. You will be part of a team who work closely with all departments.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeping team are highly valued members of our Practice, pivotal to a smooth daily run of our services offered. The main duties are to ensure our Surgery is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and to be maintained in an orderly manner: providing all aspects of housekeeping duties to the General Practitioners, all other health care professionals, the Managing Partner and all back office members of staff.
About us
We are a modern and forward thinking general medical practice partnership. Located in Bourne we take pride in caring for our community and your family. We provide a comprehensive range of general medical services to Bourne and the surrounding areas and can offer full dispensing services to patients who live in the surrounding villages. We have modern premises including a level 3 operating theatre. We have nine Doctors, two Advanced Nurse Practitioners, two MSK Practitioners, one Clinical Pharmacist, nine Practice Nurses and six Health Care Assistance.
You will be joining a hard working team who take pride in their work, this is evident in the Five Star Compliance in Cleanliness award that has consistently been achieved.
Job description Job responsibilities
Cleaning of all Consulting Rooms, Administrative Offices and all areas of the surgery that have been in use
Ensure the ordering, receiving and safe storage of all supplies and cleaning materials.
Cleaning of the Theatre in line with IPC guidance
Completion of mandatory training including COSHH and IPC training
Cleaning up bodily fluids, such as vomit and blood, in line with spillage control procedures
Cleaning of the kitchens, toilets and shower as required
Changing of clinical curtains as required
Empty all bins into correct coloured bags for appropriate disposal
Covering sickness/absence and holidays when required
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous housekeeping experience Working as part of a team Ability to be able to work on their own Working to some timed guidelines Knowledge of Infection and Prevention Control (IPC) and COSHH
Desirable
Experience of working within a healthcare/primary care setting Strong work ethos, with a friendly approachable personality Physical strength due to being on your feet for a long time
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 Bourne Galletly Practice
Address 40 North Road
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 9BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.galletly.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)