• Job Description

  Req#: E0049-RC-CMC-0625?language=en&page=818&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Please note: This vacancy is being advertised by 'One Wight Health - GP Federation' on behalf of Cowes Medical Centre.

  Cowes Medical Centre will be the employer for this vacancy.

  Hours - Relief Cover for holiday and sickness

  Line Manager - Team Leader(s) & Business Manager

  Closing date - 30th June 2025

  Main duties of the job

  The main responsibility of the Cleaning Team is to provide a high-quality comprehensive cleaning service for the Practice, which supports our Infection Control and Health & Safety responsibilities and obligations. This involves working to a plan and to a high standard, not just working quickly.

  To thrive in this role, you will enjoy working as part of a small Team and take pride in the work you do.

  The relief cleaners role is to help cover planned holiday as well as sickness, so would suit someone in easy reach of the Practice and can be flexible on evenings. Should a routine position (working regular hours/days per week) become available you could be considered for this.

  About us

  Cowes Medical Centre is a purpose built GP Surgery in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. There is a team of two GP partners and two salaried GPs.

  The practice has a team of seven nurse practitioners, which includes a paediatric advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) and mental health practitioner and a paramedic. There are five practice nurses, three healthcare assistants and three phlebotomists. The practice is also able to offer patients the services of additional staff, including a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, a social prescriber, a wellbeing coach and a paramedic. The clinical team are supported a team of 40 non-clinical staff, including the practice manager, patient advisors, prescription clerks, administration, secretarial and cleaning staff.

  The practice is open between 8am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday.

  Details

  Date posted

  17 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £7.55 to £12.21 an hour National minimum wage

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  E0049-RC-CMC-0625

  Job locations

  Cowes Medical Centre

  200 Newport Road

  Cowes

  Isle Of Wight

  PO31 7ER

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The main responsibility of the Cleaning Team is to provide a high-quality comprehensive cleaning service for the Practice, which supports our Infection Control and Health & Safety responsibilities and obligations. This involves working to a plan and to a high standard, not just working quickly.

  To thrive in this role, you will enjoy working as part of a small Team and take pride in the work you do.

  Key Tasks & Responsibilities

  Cleaning

  Use colour-coded cleaning equipment and materials responsibly and properly. Work to the cleaning schedules for each room/area that you are responsible for, and that you have cleaned to the required standards and frequencies: Use personal protection equipment (PPE) as required High dust remove cobwebs/dust from all horizontal/vertical areas including wall/ceiling lights, windows, blinds, pictures, clocks, ceilings, examination curtain rails Vacuum carpets Vacuum hard floors/damp mop and buff using machine if applicable Empty contents of waste bins into black or clear bin liner (depending on the contents in the bin), replace waste bin liners, wipe clean all surfaces and remove rubbish to disposal point Clinical waste bins place contents of bin in yellow clinical waste bag and attach identification tag. Bags should not be filled more than full. Sealed bags should be placed in the locked container in the car park Dust/damp wipe walls, sills and internal window frames, radiators, ledges, skirting boards, stair edgings, table tops and work surfaces etc removing any marks Telephones disinfect handsets only Polish mirrors Dust office equipment excluding computer equipment Furniture & fittings including fridges and portable medical equipment etc dust, damp wipe/disinfect and/or polish as appropriate Door handles disinfect Examination couches replenish white and blue couch rolls Paper towels, liquid soap, toilet rolls replenish dispensers Sinks, basins and drainers clean thoroughly including taps Water dispensers disinfect taps Shower clean thoroughly ensuring that soap and debris is removed Toilets disinfect cistern, seat (both sides) and lid (both sides) and flush button. Brush and use descaler around the rim and bowl removing any deposits Chrome ware polish all chrome work to remove marks Chairs damp wipe vinyl and leather coverings, removing any marks. Wipe ledges and legs Patient record carousels vacuum under and remove cobwebs Window blinds vacuum to remove dust and cobwebs Internal glass clean if accessible

  Cleaning Administration

  Report to your Team Leader or the Business Manager any hazards or equipment breakdowns/repairs Monitor cleaning stock supplies and request reorders in a timely way Unpack cleaning deliveries and keep stock cupboards orderly and tidy Other Duties To undertake any mandatory training Assist temporary or new cleaning staff Participate in training regarding Practice policies, health and safety and risk management including: C.O.S.H.H. regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and Data Protection Act Keep completely confidential all information

  Any other duties and responsibilities

  As determined by your Team Leader or the Business Manager within the parameters of the role

  Special Requirement: due to handling clinical waste you will be required to have an occupational Hepatitis B vaccination and/or immunity tests

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The main responsibility of the Cleaning Team is to provide a high-quality comprehensive cleaning service for the Practice, which supports our Infection Control and Health & Safety responsibilities and obligations. This involves working to a plan and to a high standard, not just working quickly.

  To thrive in this role, you will enjoy working as part of a small Team and take pride in the work you do.

  Key Tasks & Responsibilities

  Cleaning

  Use colour-coded cleaning equipment and materials responsibly and properly. Work to the cleaning schedules for each room/area that you are responsible for, and that you have cleaned to the required standards and frequencies: Use personal protection equipment (PPE) as required High dust remove cobwebs/dust from all horizontal/vertical areas including wall/ceiling lights, windows, blinds, pictures, clocks, ceilings, examination curtain rails Vacuum carpets Vacuum hard floors/damp mop and buff using machine if applicable Empty contents of waste bins into black or clear bin liner (depending on the contents in the bin), replace waste bin liners, wipe clean all surfaces and remove rubbish to disposal point Clinical waste bins place contents of bin in yellow clinical waste bag and attach identification tag. Bags should not be filled more than full. Sealed bags should be placed in the locked container in the car park Dust/damp wipe walls, sills and internal window frames, radiators, ledges, skirting boards, stair edgings, table tops and work surfaces etc removing any marks Telephones disinfect handsets only Polish mirrors Dust office equipment excluding computer equipment Furniture & fittings including fridges and portable medical equipment etc dust, damp wipe/disinfect and/or polish as appropriate Door handles disinfect Examination couches replenish white and blue couch rolls Paper towels, liquid soap, toilet rolls replenish dispensers Sinks, basins and drainers clean thoroughly including taps Water dispensers disinfect taps Shower clean thoroughly ensuring that soap and debris is removed Toilets disinfect cistern, seat (both sides) and lid (both sides) and flush button. Brush and use descaler around the rim and bowl removing any deposits Chrome ware polish all chrome work to remove marks Chairs damp wipe vinyl and leather coverings, removing any marks. Wipe ledges and legs Patient record carousels vacuum under and remove cobwebs Window blinds vacuum to remove dust and cobwebs Internal glass clean if accessible

  Cleaning Administration

  Report to your Team Leader or the Business Manager any hazards or equipment breakdowns/repairs Monitor cleaning stock supplies and request reorders in a timely way Unpack cleaning deliveries and keep stock cupboards orderly and tidy Other Duties To undertake any mandatory training Assist temporary or new cleaning staff Participate in training regarding Practice policies, health and safety and risk management including: C.O.S.H.H. regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and Data Protection Act Keep completely confidential all information

  Any other duties and responsibilities

  As determined by your Team Leader or the Business Manager within the parameters of the role

  Special Requirement: due to handling clinical waste you will be required to have an occupational Hepatitis B vaccination and/or immunity tests

  Person Specification

  Special Job Requirements

  Essential

  • If working less than 5 days a week - willingness to work additional hours to cover the holiday/sick leave of other staff.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Some experience in a cleaning role

  Desirable

  • Previous experience cleaning for a large workplace

  Qualities & Attributes

  Essential

  • Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious
  • Sensitive to Patient needs
  • Polite & good mannered
  • Tidy & clean appearance
  • Enthusiastic and a self-starter
  • Able to work in a team
  • Takes responsibility for own actions

  Desirable

  • Flexible approach to duties and
  • working arrangements
  • Able to pick up what is happening around you and be able to show a
  • proactive approach to delivering
  • excellent cleaning

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Excellent cleaning skills
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Ability to manage time and workload
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure & maintain a professional / effective approach
  • Ability to work as part of a team

  Qualifications

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of C.O.S.H.H. regulations

  Person Specification

  Special Job Requirements

  Essential

  • If working less than 5 days a week - willingness to work additional hours to cover the holiday/sick leave of other staff.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Some experience in a cleaning role

  Desirable

  • Previous experience cleaning for a large workplace

  Qualities & Attributes

  Essential

  • Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious
  • Sensitive to Patient needs
  • Polite & good mannered
  • Tidy & clean appearance
  • Enthusiastic and a self-starter
  • Able to work in a team
  • Takes responsibility for own actions

  Desirable

  • Flexible approach to duties and
  • working arrangements
  • Able to pick up what is happening around you and be able to show a
  • proactive approach to delivering
  • excellent cleaning

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Excellent cleaning skills
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Ability to manage time and workload
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure & maintain a professional / effective approach
  • Ability to work as part of a team

  Qualifications

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of C.O.S.H.H. regulations

  Employer details

  Employer name

  One Wight Health Ltd

  Address

  Cowes Medical Centre

  200 Newport Road

  Cowes

  Isle Of Wight

  PO31 7ER

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://onewighthealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  One Wight Health Ltd

  Address

  Cowes Medical Centre

  200 Newport Road

  Cowes

  Isle Of Wight

  PO31 7ER

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://onewighthealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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