About this role
Job summary
We are looking for two new Stock & Facilities Assistants to join our Suffolk team. This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract position, working 40 hours over 5 days per week, including the occasional weekend.
Main duties of the job
The Estates, Facilities & Procurement Team is a newly established and developing function responsible for ensuring that all premises, equipment, and consumables meet regulatory standards and internal quality requirements. As the team grows, there are excellent opportunities for development.
About us
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 its 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 UKs 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Estates, Facilities & Procurement Team is a newly established and developing function responsible for ensuring that all premises, equipment, and consumables meet regulatory standards and internal quality requirements. As the team grows, there are excellent opportunities for development.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to work closely with the Estates Facilities and Procurement Manager to effectively manage all elements of stock across our Suffolk sites. This role is key to ensuring that both clinical and non-clinical consumables are accurately maintained, organised, and available when needed.
In addition to stock control, you will support with basic facilities tasks and compliance activities, including:
Fire safety checks
Water hygiene monitoring
Environmental monitoring
If you are well-organised, proactive, and eager to be part of a growing Estates, Facilities and Procurement team within a healthcare environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and make a meaningful contribution to patients care within Suffolk.
Person Specification
Skills/Character Essential
Ability to undertake manual handling tasks and be on your feet for long periods Ability to work independently and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Willingness to learn, develop and support service improvement Excellent organisational and time management skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands effectively.
Qualifications Essential
GCSEs in English and Maths Understanding of effective stock principals (FIFO) and medicine management regulations
Desirable
Higher education in Business Administration, Facilities Management or Warehousing Training or experience related to estates, safety, compliance or stock control
Experience Essential
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Desirable
Experience working in a healthcare or clinical environment Experience in stock control, warehousing, facilities management, or compliance Familiarity with stock management systems Understanding of infection control, health & safety and basic compliance principles (training will be provided)
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.
Employer details Employer name New Medical Systems Ltd
Address Newmedica Suffolk
London House
Hadleigh Road
IPSWICH
IP2 0EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.newmedica.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)