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Complex Wound Specialist
Clinical Specialist – Advanced Wound Management (Sales)
Location: Yorkshire & Humber Region, Type: Full-Time, Contract Type: Permanent
Life. Unlimited.
At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that removes the barriers to living—empowering healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care.
About the Role
This opportunity is for a field-based sales specialist in the wound care sector. Your clinical knowledge and passion for community care will directly influence patient outcomes across the Yorkshire and Humber region. As the go-to expert for complex wound management, you will:
- Educate, empower, and support healthcare professionals in delivering safe, effective, and life-changing therapies.
- Drive adoption of our Advanced Wound Management portfolio through clinical expertise and relationship-building.
- Problem-solve in real-time, ensuring patients receive the right solutions when they need them.
This role is ideal for a clinical leader who thrives on collaboration, learning, and championing positive change.
Key Responsibilities
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Clinical Specialisation:
- Become a trusted expert in advanced wound management, including Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT).
- Advise healthcare professionals on diagnosis, treatment, and product selection for complex wounds.
- Develop and deliver high-level clinical education to clinicians within the community setting.
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Relationship Building & Territory Management:
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare stakeholders (doctors, nurses, providers).
- Problem-solve in dynamic environments, addressing challenges to optimise patient care.
- Advocate for Smith+Nephew solutions while fostering trust and confidence in your clinical guidance.
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Educational Advocacy & Training:
- Design and deliver training programmes to upskill healthcare professionals in wound care.
- Ensure processes and procedures align with best practices, leading to improved patient outcomes.
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Market Influence & Innovation:
- Identify trends and gaps in wound care within your territory.
- Contribute insights to product development and clinical strategy at a regional level.
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Registered General Nurse or allied health professional with:
- Minimum NHS clinical experience in wound care.
- Certification or training in Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) or advanced wound management preferred.
- Experience in community-based healthcare environments.
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Clinical credibility: Able to deliver confident, evidence-based feedback to healthcare professionals.
- Education & advocacy: Skill in clinical teaching for nurses and other allied professionals.
- Relationship management: Ability to build trust across diverse healthcare settings.
- Organisational acumen: Efficient in territory planning, relationship tracking, and training coordination.
- Adaptability & curiosity: Enjoys learning new techniques and seeing measurable improvements in patient care.
- Empathy & collaboration: Thrives in cross-functional teams and values collective impact.
Why Join Smith+Nephew?
The phrase "Life. Unlimited." reflects our commitment to innovation, society, and our people. Our mission is simple but powerful: to create the greatest good possible by improving healthcare outcomes.
Inclusion & Belonging
Smith+Nephew is proud of its inclusive culture, fostering diversity, equality, and belonging. Our Employee Inclusion Groups (EIGs) champion various communities, and we celebrates people for who they are.
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Career Growth & Rewards
- Competitive Compensation Package, Annual Bonus, and Comprehensive Pension Scheme
- Save As You Earn (SAYE) Share Options, aligning your career success with company growth.
Work/Life Balance
- Hybrid working model (eligible for most professional roles).
- Flexible holidays and paid volunteer hours to give back to the community.
Wellbeing Support
- Private Health & Dental Plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, and broader life assurance (income protection, critical illness coverage) to support you and your loved ones.
Additional Perks
- Discounts on gyms, fitness clubs, as well as car and bicycle salary-sacrifice schemes.
- Tax-freeathy salving ways to enjoy discounts on retail, technology, and more.
Professional Development
- Specialist training programs, hands-on skill enhancement, and tailored mentorship opportunities.
Sales Authontiy
- Choice between company car or a generous car allowance.
Join a Community, Make an Impact
Smith+Nephew isn’t just a company—it’s a movement. Whether you’re advancing wound care technology or supporting colleagues through mentorship, your work is rooted in positive change.
- Connect: Follow us on LinkedIn to experience our culture firsthand.
- Insights: Check our Glassdoor page for staff experiences and candid views on You. Unlimited.
- Our Mission: Discover more about our visions, team, and opportunities on our website: smith-nephew.com.
Explore how you can join and become part of Life. Unlimited. with Smith+Nephew.
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