Job requirements
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Essential
Not listed in the available specification.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Level 2 cleaning qualification
- Experience
Knowledge of COSHH and HASAW
- Experience
Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Job summary
To ensure the standards of cleanliness within the practice are implemented and maintained, ensuring a clean environment for patient care in accordance practice policies.
Main duties of the job
A schedule of cleaning for each area throughout the organisation will be provided. The cleaner is to maintain detailed records of activity for regular and robust cleaning audits.
To correctly dispose of waste in accordance with the waste management policy whilst considering the practices obligations detailed in the environmental and sustainability policy.
To maintain good communications with the PracticeManager
About us
Wyke Regis and Lanehouse Medical Practice is a GP practice serving the Weymouth area, operating from three convenient locations to provide accessible primary care to its community. The practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services across both sites, ensuring continuity of care for patients of all ages.
The practice offers a wide range of services including routine and urgent appointments, chronic disease management, health promotion, minor illness care, and access to a multidisciplinary team. With a focus on compassionate, effective, and responsive care, Wyke Regis and Lanehouse Medical Practice works closely with local health and social care partners to meet the evolving needs of the community.
Details
- Date posted: 05 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.71 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: A2296-26-0004
- Job locations: Portland Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the cleaner are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.
- To maintain cleaning standards using recognised quality control procedures in line with relevant practice policies
- To maintain robust cleaning records to detail activity for audit purposes
- To follow the cleaning schedule
- Ensure correct cleaning methods are observed
- To use cleaning equipment in a safe and effective manner, adhering to manufacturers instructions
- To replenish consumable items as required (hand towels, toilet roll, etc)
- To dispose of general waste in line with the practice waste management policy
- To always adhere to the colour coding system for cleaning equipment, seeking guidance where necessary
- To ensure all cleaning materials are stored in a safe and secure manner, adhering to COSHH, HASAW and other legislative acts and guidance
- Undertake legionella flushing of systems within the practice
- To maintain communication and report any faulty equipment or defects to the Practice manager as soon as practically possible
- To participate in cleanliness audits and follow audit action plans to rectify any identified areas for improvement
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This advert is for Practice Cleaner with Wyke Regis & Lanehouse Medical Practice in Weymouth, England. It is listed as a Cleaner role. The advertised salary is £12.71. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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