Part-Time Cleaner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Beverley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

NHS Pension eligibility

Job summary

North Beverley Medical Centre is seeking a part-time cleaner to cover both clinical and general areas of the practice. The role focuses on routine cleaning and disinfection of consulting rooms, waiting areas and toilets, with waste handling and restocking of supplies under infection prevention procedures.

You will work five days a week across 15 hours, largely unsupervised within a small team. Prior cleaning experience is required, and the post offers a friendly environment, training and access

Qualifications

• Prior cleaning experience is required.
• Ability to work largely unsupervised within a small team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect clinical rooms according to schedules and infection control policies.
• Clean waiting areas, reception, corridors, offices and toilets.
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical and general waste.
• Maintain stock of cleaning supplies and restock as needed.
• Follow hand hygiene and PPE procedures and report hazards.
• Work cooperatively with the practice team while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organising cleaning duties

Independent work

Following schedules

Communication

Confidentiality awareness

Job description

A part-time cleaning post at North Beverley Medical Centre, a small GP surgery, covering both the clinical and general areas of the practice. The work centres on routine cleaning and disinfection of consulting rooms, waiting areas and toilets, along with clinical waste handling and restocking supplies, all under infection prevention procedures. The post is 15 hours a week across five days and suits someone who can work largely unsupervised within a small team. Prior cleaning experience is required.

What the job involves

• Clean and disinfect consulting, treatment and other clinical rooms to the practice's schedules and infection control policies
• Clean waiting areas, reception, corridors, staff rooms, offices and toilets
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, equipment and examination couches
• Safely handle and dispose of clinical and general waste
• Use cleaning products and COSHH chemicals safely, following manufacturer instructions
• Follow hand hygiene and PPE procedures, and report spillages, contamination or infection risks promptly
• Replenish soap, hand towels, toilet rolls, sanitiser and other supplies, and monitor stock levels
• Empty waste bins and clean internal glass and windows as required
• Display wet floor signs when necessary
• Report hazards, damage, maintenance issues or accidents to the Practice Manager or designated supervisor
• Store cleaning equipment and chemicals securely, out of reach of patients and visitors, and keep cupboards tidy
• Work cooperatively with the practice team, keep patient confidentiality and undertake other reasonable duties

What’s required

Experience

• Previous cleaning experience

Skills & knowledge

• Good attention to detail
• Organising and managing cleaning duties effectively
• Working independently
• Following cleaning schedules and practice procedures
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness
• Good communication skills

Other

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality within a GP surgery

Nice to have

• Experience working in a GP practice, healthcare or clinical environment
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control
• Experience handling clinical waste
• Medical or healthcare cleaning experience

What’s offered

• Part-time hours
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Role with responsibility and independence
• NHS Pension eligibility, where applicable
• Free on-site parking
• Cleaning equipment and supplies provided
• Appropriate training and support