Healthcare Cleaner

Healthcare Cleaner

Bury St Edmunds 

Who are we?

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country.

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what it’s like to work here, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third-year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK’s top 50 Best Workplaces™ for 2025.

In addition to this, we are pleased to announce that we, in Suffolk, are now a Disability Confident [Level 1] Employer, and we have recently received the EADT Customer Excellence Award™ for 2026 and the Good Health at Work Silver Award.

Role overview

We are looking for a new Healthcare Cleaner to join our Bury St Edmunds site. This will be a part time position, working 20 hours over 5 days a week Monday – Friday (additional weekend hours may be available). 

The Healthcare Cleaner will be reliable, hardworking and self-motivated, and will help to maintain exceptionally high standards of cleanliness, and support infection prevention and patient safety. They will follow NHS healthcare cleaning standards and local procedures, working both independently and alongside another member of the cleaning team.

Previous healthcare cleaning experience is not required. Full training will be provided, including IPC, COSHH, technical cleaning standards and healthcare waste management. 

What skills and experience do I need?

• Hardworking, reliable and trustworthy.
• Takes pride in their work and has excellent attention to detail.
• Is self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision.
• Works well with others and enjoys being part of a small team.
• Is willing to learn and follow IPC and healthcare cleaning standards.
• Understands the importance of following instructions and doing things in the correct way.
• Is comfortable following cleaning schedules and simple written procedures.
• Is willing to complete all required training, including technical healthcare cleaning standards, IPC, COSHH and waste management.
• Can follow security procedures carefully, particularly when working outside normal operating hours.
• Is flexible and willing to respond when cleaning priorities change.
• Knows when to report a problem or ask for help.
• Can complete simple cleaning records and checklists.
• Is friendly, respectful and professional around patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Is willing and able to travel occasionally to other Newmedica Suffolk sites to provide cover.

What we’re offering

• A starting salary of £13,375.00 (0.5 FTE)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra day of birthday leave!
• A company pension scheme
• A discretionary bonus scheme, paid on a quarterly basis
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service and a retail/technology discount scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Death in service cover of 3 x salary
• Monthly all-stop days, with team building and educational sessions included
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools, courses and virtual webinars
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
• Company-funded staff events
• Fully stocked on-site pantries filled with delicious food and drinks
• A bright, spacious and modern working environment, built to the highest standards
• Discounted gym membership 

Please note: All staff are subject to a DBS check. We are unable to offer employment to any candidate whose criminal record may pose a risk to patient safety. We are also unable to offer sponsorship for this position at this time.

If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description, please contact [email protected]

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin