Bank Domestic Assistant

Dinas Lane Medical Centre is seeking a reliable and motivated Bank Domestic Assistant to join our tea. In this flexible as needed position, you will provide essential cleaning and domestic support to ensure our practice remains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the medical centre
• Clean clinical and non clinical areas following established hygiene procedures
• Safely use cleaning products and equipment
• Replenish supplies and report any maintenance issues
• Follow infection prevention and control guidelines
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team.

About us

Dinas Lane Medical Centre is a forward-thinking, friendly practice with a strong multidisciplinary team. We have4Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 ARRS GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Associate Practitioner, and a Pharmacist, all supported by our dedicated administrative team.

We are part of the South and Central Primary Care Network (PCN), a collaboration of 10 practices workingtogether to enhance patient care. Through the PCN, we offer access to a fully staffed Enhanced Access (EA) service and an extended team including First Contact Practitioners, a Mental Health Practitioner, a Social Prescribing Link Worker, Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Technicians.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive, progressive practice, and we look forward to welcoming a new member to our team.

Job responsibilities

Cleaning and Hygiene

• Clean all designated areas of the medical centre including clinical rooms, waiting areas, bathrooms, corridors and offices
• Follow strict infection control (IPC) procedures at all times
• Safely use cleaning equipment and products in accordance with COSHH regulations
• Ensure hygiene standards comply with NHS and practice guidelines

Operational Responsibilities

• Replenish stock such as soap, hand towels, PPE and cleaning supplies
• Safely dispose of waste including clinical waste where applicable
• Reports faults, hazards, or maintenance issues promptly to management
• Maintain cleaning schedules, checklists and documentation as required

General

• Work independently to manage time and priorities effectively
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional boundaries
• Represent the practice positively and communicate respectfully with staff and patients
• Undertake any training relevant to your role provide by the practice and the PCN

Safeguarding Responsibilities'

• Understand and adhere to the practices safeguarding policies
• Report any concerns regarding patient or staff welfare to the Safeguarding Lead or Practice Manager

Health and Safety

• Follow all health and safety protocols including correct use of PPE
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals follwoing COSHH requirements
• Bring any concerns about safety or risk to management immediately

Person Specification Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience in a cleaning or domestic role (any sector)
• Understanding of basic cleaning methods and hygiene standards
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible, able to work at short notice
• Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work independently
• Friendly and professional manner
• Ability to carry out physical tasks required for cleaning duties
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training
• Cleaning or COSHH training
• IPC training
• Experience in a healthcare or clinical environment
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations
• Understanding of Infection Control procedures (IPC)
• Demonstrates commitment to personal development
• Ability to adapt to changes of service needs

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.