Job summary Vacuum all areas of the surgery that have been in use - Empty bins into the correctly coloured bags: Clinical Waste Yellow Sacks (full sacks to be left outside in wheelie bin) Re-cycling Paper Blue Sacks Household Waste Orange Sacks (to be used sparingly) Shredding Material Either Blue or Black Sacks - Empty paper shredder - Clean all sinks that have been in use - Clean and disinfect all toilets - Damp dust all surfaces that have been in use - Tidy rooms ready for use - Notify Practice Manager of any breakages or hazards as soon as possible - Wash up items in consulting rooms etc. - Clean worktop surfaces in kitchen - Check towels and replace if necessary, tea towels to be changed daily taking dirty ones for washing - Turn off lights, set alarm and lock surgery when leaving Main duties of the job Polishing furniture and reception desk - Clean telephones with cleaner provided - Check stock of cleaning materials and leave a note on PMs desk (we try to keep enough stock to last a month and order at the beginning of each month - Defrost fridge & clean any kitchen cupboards that need attention - Spot clean any carpet stains - Empty vacuum bag - Put rubbish out in line with infection control procedures About us This is a busy surgery with over 10,500 patients open Monday to Friday.We are looking for support to our current cleaner. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £10 to £12.21 an hour Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1785-25-0001 Job locations 70 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2GE Job description Job responsibilities Vacuum all areas of the surgery that have been in use - Empty bins into the correctly coloured bags: Clinical Waste Yellow Sacks (full sacks to be left outside in wheelie bin) Re-cycling Paper Blue Sacks Household Waste Orange Sacks (to be used sparingly) Shredding Material Either Blue or Black Sacks - Empty paper shredder - Clean all sinks that have been in use - Clean and disinfect all toilets - Damp dust all surfaces that have been in use - Tidy rooms ready for use - Notify Practice Manager of any breakages or hazards as soon as possible - Wash up items in consulting rooms etc. - Clean worktop surfaces in kitchen - Check towels and replace if necessary, tea towels to be changed daily taking dirty ones for washing - Turn off lights, set alarm and lock surgery when leaving Polishing furniture and reception desk - Clean telephones with cleaner provided - Check stock of cleaning materials and leave a note on PMs desk (we try to keep enough stock to last a month and order at the beginning of each month - Defrost fridge & clean any kitchen cupboards that need attention - Spot clean any carpet stains - Empty vacuum bag - Put rubbish out in line with infection control procedures Job description Job responsibilities Vacuum all areas of the surgery that have been in use - Empty bins into the correctly coloured bags: Clinical Waste Yellow Sacks (full sacks to be left outside in wheelie bin) Re-cycling Paper Blue Sacks Household Waste Orange Sacks (to be used sparingly) Shredding Material Either Blue or Black Sacks - Empty paper shredder - Clean all sinks that have been in use - Clean and disinfect all toilets - Damp dust all surfaces that have been in use - Tidy rooms ready for use - Notify Practice Manager of any breakages or hazards as soon as possible - Wash up items in consulting rooms etc. - Clean worktop surfaces in kitchen - Check towels and replace if necessary, tea towels to be changed daily taking dirty ones for washing - Turn off lights, set alarm and lock surgery when leaving Polishing furniture and reception desk - Clean telephones with cleaner provided - Check stock of cleaning materials and leave a note on PMs desk (we try to keep enough stock to last a month and order at the beginning of each month - Defrost fridge & clean any kitchen cupboards that need attention - Spot clean any carpet stains - Empty vacuum bag - Put rubbish out in line with infection control procedures Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experiance or working to a high standard of cleanliness and safety at all times. COSHH knoweldge Experiance of basic first aid at work Desirable Previous GP surgery experiance in cleaning. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experiance or working to a high standard of cleanliness and safety at all times. COSHH knoweldge Experiance of basic first aid at work Desirable Previous GP surgery experiance in cleaning. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name The Chestnuts Surgery Address 70 East Street Sittingbourne Kent ME10 2GE Employer's website https://www.thechestnutssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)