Healthcare Cleaner

Ipswich and 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 Suffolk sites. 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

About the company

Newmedica provides specialized eye care services for NHS and private patients across 29 locations, focusing on cataract treatment with high-quality lenses. The care is delivered through consultant-led hospitals where doctors own and lead the facilities and directly participate in patient care, which supports personalized attention and better clinical outcomes. Patients experience short waiting times, with the goal of a first appointment within weeks and completion of treatment within eight weeks of referral. Revenue comes from NHS and private services, emphasizing continuity of care post-treatment. With over 10,000 cataract procedures performed, the company reports high patient satisfaction, with 99% of patients willing to recommend their services. In short, Newmedica consolidates patient-centered, consultant-led eye care with efficient timelines and strong post-treatment follow-up to improve outcomes and experience.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Newmedica Oxfordshire passed 10,000 patients in February 2026, showing strong local demand.
Its July 2026 report exposed 200,000 people on eye-care waiting lists, expanding addressable need.
Best Workplaces 2026 recognition strengthens hiring, retention, and clinician recruitment across clinics.

What critics are saying

NHS England reported 187,952 more referrals than treatments in 2025, stressing Newmedica’s referral funnel.
Any CQC enforcement or quality failure would damage consultant trust and NHS contracting quickly.
If commissioners centralize ophthalmology back into hospitals, Newmedica’s community model loses its core edge.

What makes Newmedica unique

Specsavers has owned Newmedica since 2021, giving national optical distribution and referral reach.
Consultant-led hospitals and CQC registration support surgical quality and faster treatment pathways.
Newmedica’s community ophthalmology model targets NHS referrals outside overloaded hospital eye departments.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Performance Bonus
Wellness Program
Gym Membership
Commuter Benefits
Life Insurance
Training Programs
Professional Development Budget
Employee Discounts

Company News

Newsquest Media Group

Mar 28th, 2026

Newmedica Worcester ranked 28th best workplace in the UK.

Newmedica Worcester ranked 28th best workplace in the UK. 27th March A healthcare employer has been ranked among the UK's best workplaces. Ophthalmology provider Newmedica climbed 17 places to reach 28th in the Large category of the UK's Best Workplaces 2026 list. The national rankings, produced by Great Place To Work, celebrate companies that excel in workplace culture. Josh Raden, operations director and part of the leadership team at Newmedica Worcester & Bromsgrove, said: "As eye care professionals, our priority is looking after our patients' eyesight, and fundamental to that is creating a positive environment for our team that will allow them to thrive in their chosen field. "We ensure we're nurturing people at every step of their professional journey, including through our apprenticeship programmes, professional development opportunities, and encouraging strong career progression. "We know that the way to do our best for our patients starts with doing the best for our employees, and it's wonderful to see that Newmedica has been recognised for this, climbing even higher up the top 50 this year." Newmedica Worcester team members (Image: Newmedica) The Worcester and Bromsgrove clinic, located at Berkeley Business Park, earned a 92 per cent positive score from its staff. The clinic offers private treatment and services on behalf of the NHS, helping to reduce waiting times and improve patient outcomes. James Arrow, managing director of Newmedica, said: "We proudly attended the Great Place to Work awards ceremony in London. "Being named 28th is an incredible jump of 17 places from last year's 45th place. "Just weeks into my role as Managing Director, I'm thrilled to see Newmedica recognised as one of the UK's best workplaces. "This accolade speaks volumes about the incredible dedication and passion of our colleagues, who make Newmedica such an outstanding place to work every day." Great Place To Work(R) performed rigorous evaluations of hundreds of employee survey responses alongside Culture Audit(TM) submissions from leaders at each company to create the 2026 UK's Best Workplaces list. Only organisations achieving the highest scores earn Best Workplaces status. More information about the Worcester & Bromsgrove clinic is available at www.newmedica.co.uk/clinics/worcester.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Jun 27th, 2025

Eye clinic among UK's Best Workplaces

Subsequently, Newmedica was also named one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Development(TM) by Great Place To Work(R).

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