Housekeeper

The Methodist Church in Britain; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Supportive management team

Established team

Job summary

Roundwood Surgery in Mansfield is recruiting a housekeeper to maintain clean, infection-controlled clinical and non-clinical areas. The role includes cleaning, waste handling, logging tasks on TeamNet, and acting as a keyholder for locking up and alarms.

It is a 25-hour-per-week post, Monday to Friday, with some solo work during staff absences. Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths (A-C) and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow infection prevention procedures.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect consultation and treatment rooms and other clinical areas under infection prevention procedures.
• Clean reception, waiting areas, corridors, offices, staff areas, toilets and communal spaces.
• Carry out periodic and deep cleaning in line with the Practice cleaning schedule.
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely under COSHH and colour-coded systems.
• Complete daily TeamNet cleaning logs and record incomplete tasks with reasons.
• Act as designated keyholder, securing the premises and setting the alarm.
• Report hazards, defects, incidents and confidentiality concerns promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Job description

Roundwood Surgery, a GP practice on two sites, is recruiting a housekeeper to keep clinical and non-clinical areas clean and infection-controlled. The work covers cleaning, waste handling, logging tasks on TeamNet and acting as a keyholder for locking up and alarms. The post is 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and may involve working alone during staff absence. Candidates need GCSE English and Maths at grade A to C.

What the job involves

• Clean and disinfect consultation and treatment rooms and other clinical areas under infection prevention procedures
• Clean reception, waiting areas, corridors, offices, staff areas, toilets and communal spaces
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and high-contact points
• Vacuum, sweep and mop floors, and clean sinks, furniture, fixtures and internal glass
• Empty bins and dispose of domestic and clinical waste correctly, keeping clinical waste separate
• Replenish washroom consumables and monitor cleaning stock, reporting shortages
• Carry out periodic and deep cleaning in line with the Practice cleaning schedule
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely under COSHH and colour-coded systems, keeping equipment clean and stored
• Complete daily TeamNet cleaning logs at the end of each shift and record any incomplete tasks with reasons
• Use PPE and follow spillage procedures, including for blood and bodily fluids
• Act as designated keyholder, securing the premises, carrying out end-of-day checks and setting the alarm
• Report hazards, defects, incidents, security and confidentiality concerns promptly

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A to C

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Other

• Reliability and punctuality

Nice to have

• Previous experience of working in primary care or the NHS

What’s offered

• Appropriate training for the role
• Supportive management team
• Place in an established team where contribution is recognised