The Clinical Specialist (CS) for Vascular and Emergency Medicine (VEM), UK and Ireland, will report to the Clinical Manager within EMEA and will be a clinical expert within the vascular access and emergency medicine specialty. As an integral member of the Clinical and Medical Affairs (CMA) team, this position will interact cross-collaboratively with the commercial and marketing teams and be responsible for organising and delivering procedural education to end users and Teleflex colleagues. The CS will deliver peer-to-peer training, conference support, lectures, workshops and virtual events to promote the safe and effective use of the Teleflex VEM portfolio. Working with the wider CMA team, the post holder will promote CMA goals that will facilitate legal compliance with Health Care Professional (HCP) interactions and education delivery.

The CS will support internal training processes, in collaboration with the Sales Manager, Commercial Director and Director for Training, Development and Strategic Initiatives. The CS will provide approved educational material and content that is in compliance with the Off Label and Promotion Activities Policies. As an educator, the training and educational needs of clinicians and institutions will be assessed, in partnership with the commercial team and Clinical Manager and a plan will be developed and implemented. Overall performance will be driven through the effective delivery of the specified education programs to assure appropriate and safe utilisation and adoption of the designated Teleflex products that focuses on superior education resulting in optimal patient care. This position requires high calibre training experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform at high levels independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Principal Responsibilities

As an integral part of the CMA team, performance will be measured on delivery of assigned procedural education, its customer evaluations, and feedback from the Clinical Manager and CMA Leadership Team in collaboration with the wider VEM Business Unit. Specifically, a series of key metrics will be measured on a quarterly basis. Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Facilitate clinical procedural training of customers in the use of the Vascular and Emergency Medicine range of products by varied formats including, but not limited to, cadaveric lab programs, procedural workshops, bedside support, congress events, lectures and webinars.
• Customise, monitor and track device and procedural implementation plans for accounts in conjunction with the Clinical Manager and National Sales Manager.
• Perform ongoing assessment of customers’ learning needs and develop and execute educational plans to support the customer to meet those needs.
• Maintain training records and report these to CMA leadership.
• Provide clinical support and insight to internal colleagues and end users.
• Provide clinical training to internal colleagues in alignment with the commercial training strategy.
• Keep current with medical literature, clinical initiatives/guidelines and industry trends and communicate these appropriately with the commercial and marketing teams.
• Adhere to and ensure the adherence of Teleflex Code of Ethics, all Company policies, rules, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate & communicate effectively across CMA, Marketing & Sales team and remain compliant to Teleflex HCP policy and legal education requirements
• Assist with the development and relationship maintenance of Key Opinion Leaders and freelance clinical educators.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer events in compliance with Teleflex EMEA HCP Policy.
• Perform remote and in person clinical trouble-shooting on the VEM portfolio by working with clinicians as required.
• Support the educational grant process & research submissions in conjunction with CMA Leadership and Global Scientific Research Services Team.
• Maintain regular clinical credibility within vascular access and emergency medicine and undertake the necessary revalidation requirements to maintain professional status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Contribute to our culture of being collaborative, respectful, transparent, ethical, efficient, high-achieving, and fun!

Education / Experience Requirements

• Professional registration as a Registered Nurse essential.
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a clinical or science-based field or equivalent, Master’s Degree ideal.
• Vascular Access experience essential. Advanced Vascular Access competencies, including PICC and Midline insertion, preferred.
• Professional instructors/ formal education qualification desirable.
• Three years experience in a clinical discipline that requires exposure to, experience in and understanding within multiple clinical areas such as Emergency Medicine,
• Critical Care Medicine and vascular access for adult and/or pediatric patient populations.
• Proven experience of education and teaching using simulation and workshop approaches.
• Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating teaching presentations to a group of health care professionals.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Exhibits strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Established track record of building and maintaining relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Positive values.
• Clinical proficiency in area of clinical training.
• Driving license.
• Post will require frequent travel across both regions and occasional trips abroad.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:
Up to 70%.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
☒ Remote/Field

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