Cleaner

The Cleaner will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout Colne Road Surgery and ensuring the practice provides a clean safe and welcoming environment for patients visitors and staff The post holder will work mainly at the end of the working day when clinical rooms are available for cleaning Colne Road Surgery has nine clinical rooms as well as a large patient waiting area reception and administration areas staff facilities and toilets Main duties and responsibilities Clean all nine clinical rooms following the practice cleaning schedule Clean and disinfect work surfaces sinks and other appropriate surfaces within clinical areas Clean high-touch areas including door handles light switches and other frequently touched surfaces Vacuum sweep and mop floors as required Clean the patient waiting room reception areas corridors and communal areas Clean staff areas kitchen facilities and toilets Empty waste bins and dispose of waste following practice procedures
Ensure cleaning materials and equipment are stored safely after use Ensure rooms are left clean tidy and ready for use the following working day Complete practice cleaning schedules as required Report any areas requiring additional or specialist cleaning Infection prevention and control Follow practice infection prevention and control procedures at all times Use the correct cleaning products equipment and colour-coded cleaning materials where applicable Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when required Follow correct procedures for dealing with spillages and contamination in line with practice guidance and training Follow appropriate waste disposal procedures Do not handle sharps unless specifically trained and authorised to do so Report any incorrectly discarded sharps immediately Report any infection prevention or cleanliness concerns promptly to the Practice Manager Health and safety Follow all practice health and safety procedures Use cleaning products safely and in
accordance with COSHH guidance and manufacturer instructions Use warning signs when floors are wet or where there may be a risk to staff or visitors Report any hazards damaged equipment maintenance concerns leaks or other safety issues promptly Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained in a clean and safe condition Follow practice security arrangements when working within the building Report any accident incident or near miss in accordance with practice procedures Confidentiality The post holder will be working within a GP practice and may see or hear confidential patient information Patient and staff confidentiality must be maintained at all times The post holder must not read remove photograph discuss or share confidential information or documentation encountered while carrying out their duties Any confidentiality or information security concerns must be reported immediately to the Practice Manager General responsibilities Work reliably and independently to complete all required cleaning

duties Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and attention to detail Be respectful and professional when dealing with patients visitors and colleagues Work cooperatively with the Practice Manager and wider practice team Inform the Practice Manager when cleaning products or supplies are running low Attend mandatory training relevant to the role Follow all relevant SSP Health and practice policies and procedures Undertake other reasonable cleaning duties appropriate to the role when required The role involves regular standing walking bending reaching and carrying cleaning equipment The post holder should be able to undertake the physical duties associated with routine cleaning safely This job description provides an outline of the main responsibilities of the role and duties may be reviewed from time to time to meet the needs of the practice