Clinical Support Specialist – Orthopaedics
Permanent | Munster-Based (Cork, Limerick & Tralee)
We are seeking a motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Clinical Support Specialist – Orthopaedics to join an established and highly experienced orthopaedic team. This is a clinical and educational role, ideal for someone passionate about supporting surgical teams and improving patient outcomes in a fast-paced theatre environment.
The Role
As a Clinical Support Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting orthopaedic surgeons and theatre teams, becoming an integral part of the wider sales and clinical support function. You will provide hands-on clinical expertise, product knowledge and education across key hospital accounts within the Munster region.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide in-theatre clinical support to consultants and nursing staff during orthopaedic procedures, including hip and knee (primary and revision) cases
2. Deliver accurate and compliant information on orthopaedic implant systems and their indications for use
3. Support theatre teams to ensure procedures run smoothly and efficiently
4. Deliver clinical education and training to surgeons, nurses and hospital staff (Theatre & HSSD)
5. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key hospital accounts and clinical stakeholders
6. Monitor clinical satisfaction and identify opportunities to support evolving customer needs
7. Promote and develop the orthopaedic and power tools portfolio with relevant customers
8. Maintain up-to-date product knowledge to ensure credibility and excellence in customer interactions
9. Attend exhibitions, meetings and conferences as required
10. Monitor market activity and feedback insights on trends and competitor activity
Skills & Attributes
11. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
12. Confident working both independently and as part of a team
13. Positive, proactive and customer-focused mindset
14. Ability to perform effectively in a challenging and fast-paced clinical environment
15. Strong organisational skills with the ability to train and educate others
16. Resilient, adaptable and solution-focused
Experience & Requirements
17. Experience working within orthopaedics
18. Previous theatre experience essential
19. Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships
20. Knowledge of the local healthcare sector
21. Full, clean driving licence
22. Flexibility to travel regularly across Munster and occasionally beyond