CleanerNHS

Job summary

Almond Road Surgery is seeking a reliable and conscientious Cleaner to join our friendly team.

This role is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout our busy GP surgery, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The successful candidate will work independently and take pride in maintaining excellent cleaning standards. Previous cleaning experience is desirable, particularly within a healthcare, clinical or office environment.

Due to the recent reconfiguration and expansion of the practice premises, we are looking to recruit an additional Cleaner to work alongside our existing cleaning arrangements and help maintain the high standards.

Working hours will be outside of surgery opening hours, either:

• 5.15am to 7.45am, Tuesday to Friday, or
• From 6:30pm - 9.00 p.m. , Monday to Thursday
• 2 hours 30 Minutes

Applicants must be aged 18 years or over.

Key holder and Lone Working

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining all areas of the surgery, including:

Duties will include:

• Vacuuming and mopping floors
• Dusting and wiping surfaces
• Cleaning desks and workstations
• Emptying bins and replacing liners
• Cleaning toilets, sinks and washroom facilities
• Restocking toilet paper, hand towels and soap dispensers
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control
• Reporting any maintenance or health and safety concerns
• Due to the nature of the working hours, the successful candidate will be required to work independently and adhere to the practice's lone working procedures at all times.
• The successful candidate will be required to act as a key holder, including opening and/or securing the premises, ensuring the building is left secure and any security concerns are reported appropriately.

Job description

Job TitleCleaner

Responsible ToPractice Operations Manager

Job PurposeTo provide a high-quality cleaning service throughout Almond Road Surgery, ensuring all areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.

Main Responsibilities

• Clean all designated areas of the surgery to agreed standards.
• Vacuum carpets and floor coverings.
• Mop hard floors.
• Dust and wipe all surfaces, ledges and skirting boards.
• Clean desks, work surfaces and furniture.
• Empty waste bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Clean and sanitise toilets, sinks and washroom facilities.
• Replenish paper towels, toilet rolls and soap dispensers.
• Clean kitchen and staff welfare areas.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is used safely and stored correctly.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures.
• Report maintenance issues or hazards to management.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times due to the nature of the healthcare environment.

Working HoursThe role is undertaken outside of surgery opening hours:

• Monday to Friday
• Either 6:30am 8:00am or from 6:30pm onwards

Hours to be agreed with the successful candidate.

About us

Almond Road Surgery is a busy and growing GP practice based in St Neots, caring for approximately 8,200 patients.

We are a training practice and work closely with a wide multidisciplinary team, including GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Paramedics, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, GP Assistants and Social Link Prescribers.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality patient care and maintaining a welcoming, professional environment for patients and staff alike.