We are passionate about creating a safe environment for all colleagues and patients and therefore this is a vital role in all dental practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Clean, vacuum, tidy and polish the common areas of the practice reception, office, staff room and toilets.
* Empty designated waste bins containing non-clinical waste.
* Notify the practice manager/receptionist in good time, when cleaning supplies run low.
* Understand and implement the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2007 and 2021 and the National Colour Coding Scheme
* Personal safety
* Infection Control
* Care of cleaning equipment
* Cleaning standards of a dental practice
* Cleaning of designated areas and aware of non-designated areas
* Following Health & Safety, COSHH and all relevant and new regulations
* Maintaining full accurate cleaning records – daily, weekly, monthly, six monthly and annually
* Understanding and assurance of Personal Protective Equipment
* Using and handling electrical equipment
* Carrying out any other reasonable management requests
* Responsibility of lone worker policy and risk assessment
* Waste management (not handling hazardous or sharp waste)
* Current training in dental practice cleaning
* Understanding confidentiality
* Act in accordance with practice rules and code of conduct.
* Any other duties which from time to time may be necessary.
* To keep the practice hygienic and up to the CQC / HIW and NHS regulations and standards.
The Working Hours
* This is a part time role, working 5 days Monday to Friday 5:00-7:00pm 10 hours per week.
Role Competencies
* Knowledge of safety standards for cleaning in a healthcare environment and ability to handle cleaning chemicals safety.
* Previous cleaning experience in a similar role
* Understanding of COSHH regulations is desirable.
* High attention to detail
* Reliable with excellent timekeeping
* Ability to work independently.
* Requirement to achieve client vetting clearance for the role.
* You are hardworking, reliable and have attention to detail.
Role information
* Up to 20 days paid holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata).
* A pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Experience:
* cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person