CaretakerNHS

Job summary

Scott Arms Medical Centre is looking for a reliable, responsible and hardworking Caretaker to help maintain our new GP practice to a high standard.

This is an important role supporting the day-to-day running of the practice. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the general upkeep, basic maintenance, security and presentation of the building, helping to ensure that it remains a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients, GPs, clinical staff and visitors.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday:

• 7:00am 9:00am
• 6:00pm 8:00pm

Total: 4 hours per day / 20 hours per week

There will also be an expectation of availability 7 nights per week, for occasional night-time emergency call-outs, which will be paid separately.

Weekend availability may also be required from time to time for maintenance, security checks, emergencies or other reasonable caretaker duties. Weekend work will be agreed in advance where possible.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the general care and upkeep of the GP practice.

If you are a reliable, practical and responsible person looking for a caretaker position and believe you have the skills required to look after a new GP practice, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your CV along with a brief description of your relevant experience.

We are looking for someone who will take pride in looking after our new practice and help us maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the premises as required.
• Carrying out regular checks of the building and facilities.
• Ensuring the practice is clean, tidy, safe and presentable.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Undertaking basic DIY tasks and practical maintenance.
• Checking doors, windows, locks, lighting, heating and other building facilities.
• Identifying faults, damage and maintenance issues and reporting them promptly.
• Ensuring patient and staff areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Keeping entrances, communal areas and external areas clean and safe.
• Checking the condition of the grounds and external areas.
• Managing rubbish and recycling in accordance with practice procedures.
• Assisting with deliveries and moving equipment, furniture or supplies when required.
• Monitoring the building for any maintenance or security concerns.
• Liaising with contractors, tradespeople and service providers when required.
• Being available for agreed emergency call-outs.
• Carrying out basic security checks when required.
• Supporting the practice with general practical tasks.
• Following all relevant health, safety and infection-control procedures.
• Always maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Reporting any concerns that could affect the safety of patients, staff or visitors.

Job description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the general care and upkeep of the GP practice, including:

• Opening and securing the premises as required.
• Carrying out regular checks of the building and facilities.
• Ensuring the practice is clean, tidy, safe and presentable.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Undertaking basic DIY tasks and practical maintenance.
• Checking doors, windows, locks, lighting, heating and other building facilities.
• Identifying faults, damage and maintenance issues and reporting them promptly.
• Ensuring patient and staff areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Keeping entrances, communal areas and external areas clean and safe.
• Checking the condition of the grounds and external areas.
• Managing rubbish and recycling in accordance with practice procedures.
• Assisting with deliveries and moving equipment, furniture or supplies when required.
• Monitoring the building for any maintenance or security concerns.
• Liaising with contractors, tradespeople and service providers when required.
• Being available for agreed emergency call-outs.
• Carrying out basic security checks when required.
• Supporting the practice with general practical tasks.
• Following all relevant health, safety and infection-control procedures.
• Always maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Reporting any concerns that could affect the safety of patients, staff or visitors.
• Carrying out other reasonable caretaker duties required for the smooth running of the practice.

About us

Our mission is to provide an excellent, high quality health experience for all our patients. We are a large team, supporting approx 11,300 patients across our catchment area in the Great Barr area.

Our team cross cover and support each other and we have fantastic relationships with the local community services including pharmacies, CCG and our PCN.