Location: Care Fertility Cardiff, Meadows, Rhodfa Marics, Pontyclun, CF72 8XL
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, between 8am - 4pm (with some weekend and bank holiday work on a rota basis).
Salary: £25,285 - £27,325 per annum FTE (Depending on experience)
We’re delighted to share an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented team member to join as a Laboratory Practitioner on a permanent basis within our Embryology team at Care Fertility Cardiff.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a clinical laboratory environment, gaining hands-on experience while supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, working at the heart of our laboratory services.
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week), with participation in weekend and rota-based activities as required by the service.
What makes this role exciting?
A hands-on role supporting cutting-edge fertility treatments and laboratory processes
Opportunities to develop clinical and technical skills within a highly regulated environment
Exposure to a wide range of laboratory procedures and quality systems
A supportive team focused on collaboration, learning and continuous improvement
The chance to make a real difference in patient journeys
About the Role
As a Laboratory Practitioner, you will support Clinical Scientists with a wide range of routine clinical and laboratory activities, including:
Diagnostic semen analysis in line with relevant standards
Sperm preparation, freezing and thawing procedures
Supporting oocyte collection, embryo transfer and surgical sperm retrieval procedures
Preparing laboratory equipment, gradients and culture dishes
Maintaining accurate records, including treatment documentation and cryostorage data
Assisting with equipment monitoring, stock control and laboratory audits
Supporting compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards
You’ll also:
Work with clinical databases and digital systems to ensure accurate data entry and tracking
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and other Care units
Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and compliant laboratory environment
Support continuous improvement and quality assurance activities
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Confident working with data, systems and administrative processes
Experienced in an administrative or clinical support role (essential)
Comfortable working in a regulated environment with strict procedures
A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
Passionate about patient care and supporting clinical excellence
Essential requirements:
GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and databases)
Experience in data entry, database management, or administrative work
Desirable:
Experience in a healthcare or laboratory environment
Knowledge of patient records or quality/audit processes
What we offer:
A supportive and dynamic team environment where compassion, collaboration, and expertise guide everything we do.
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families on their fertility journey.
Training and development in a rewarding healthcare setting.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
33 days' annual leave (including public holidays), pro-rated
Pension scheme
Life assurance
A range of other benefits, including retail discounts and access to our wellbeing hub
About us:
We’re Care Fertility, we’re the largest private provider of IVF and fertility treatment in the UK.
We draw on the knowledge of our wider team of over 600 dedicated doctors, embryologists, nurses and support teams who all work together to ensure our patients get the very best fertility treatment.
We are leading the future of fertility healthcare, and we help our patients through the most innovative science supported by an exceptional and intuitive digital experience.
We don’t just care, we are Care.
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