Surgical Training Specialist

Smith & Nephew; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology company is seeking a Surgical Training Specialist based in Watford. You will deliver world-class training experiences, manage laboratory equipment, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a scientific discipline and have strong communication skills to work with healthcare professionals. This dynamic role allows you to shape the future of surgical education through collaborative efforts, making a meaningful impact in the field.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Progressive benefits

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in a scientific field.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Experience handling biological materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training experiences for healthcare professionals.
• Set up and troubleshoot equipment for training sessions.
• Manage specimen stock and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and assist with audits.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach to compliance and safety

Ability to work with healthcare professionals

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in a scientific or related discipline

Job description

**Surgical****Training Specialist** based in Watford, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering world-class training experiences for healthcare professionals and colleagues. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with hands-on support in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Imagine being at the heart of our training centre, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future of surgical education. You’ll provide expert guidance during courses, ensuring healthcare professionals gain the confidence and skills they need. From setting up and troubleshooting equipment to demonstrating surgical instruments and implants, you’ll make learning seamless. You’ll manage specimen stock, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure compliance with strict regulations, all while working closely with teams across Sales, Medical Education, and R&D. Your role will also involve reviewing SOPs, supporting audits, and staying ahead of surgical techniques to keep our training cutting-edge.Success in this role means being highly organised, flexible, and confident in a fast-paced training environment. You’ll need: A degree in a scientific or related discipline, or equivalent experience Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with healthcare professionals A proactive approach to compliance and safety, with experience handling biological materials Check us out on for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into **You. Unlimited.**, life, culture, and benefits at S+N.Explore our and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer. Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.