NextGen Academy Technical Consultant Graduate

Medtronic; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is offering a 12-month internship program for aspiring Technical Consultants in Scotland. This role emphasizes specialized training, hands-on experience, and mentorship in the Structural Heart business, focusing on transcatheter aortic valve implants. Candidates must have a background in relevant fields and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2025 from a relevant degree.
• Fluency in English and legally authorized to work in the UK.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Shadow Technical Consultants during device implant procedures.
• Engage in structured training sessions online and in-person.
• Participate in ongoing assessments with trainers.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student in Biomedical Engineering, Cardiac Physiology, Nursing, Life Sciences or related field

Job description

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

Join Medtronic for a Career of Innovation and Compassion

As a participant in this program, you will learn how to provide specialized technical expertise and support to hospital clinical teams. Your role will include regular procedural support of transcatheter aortic valve implants (TAVI) for the treatment of aortic stenosis in the catheterization laboratory (cath lab). Training and educating our customers is essential to building competence and confidence in our products, while also developing long-lasting clinical relationships.

NextGen Field Academy

Medtronic's NextGen Field Academy is a unique 12-month program designed for passionate and driven individuals from diverse academic backgrounds. It offers a structured path to develop into a qualified Technical Consultant in the Structural Heart (SH) business within Medtronic. This isn’t just training—it’s hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and real-world exposure to the most advanced healthcare technologies in clinical settings.

Internship details:
• Start date: 1st September 2025
• Duration: 12 months
• Working hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
• Working model: in the field
• Location: Scotland

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
• Shadow Technical Consultants (TCs) in hospital cath labs to observe device implant procedures and follow-up visits.
• Participate in structured online and in-person training sessions over a 12-month period.
• Engage in regular check-ins with your assigned mentor and TC team colleagues for guidance and support.
• Take on regular projects to complement and reinforce your learning.
• Participate in ongoing assessments with dedicated trainers and mentors to track your progress.
• Join activities across the European cohort

Required Knowledge:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Biomedical Engineering, Cardiac Physiology, Nursing, Life Sciences or a related field, graduating in 2025.
• Fluency in English.
• Legally authorised to work in the country where the position is based on a full-time basis and does not require sponsorship in the future for an employment visa
• Driver's license.
• A genuine passion for healthcare and medical innovation, with a strong desire to make a real-world impact.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• A self-motivated team player who is ambitious, eager to learn, and open to feedback.
• Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays, which may include some unsociable hours. Expected Minimum travel of 75% (4 days per week).

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

About Medtronic

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