NextGen Academy Graduate Intern: Technical Consultant

Medtronic

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 during live implants. 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 customers is essential to building competence and confidence in Medtronic products, while also developing long-lasting clinical relationships. 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. The internship starts on September 1st, 2026, and lasts for 12 months, with full-time working hours of 37.5 hours per week. The working model is in the field, primarily across the Hull, Sheffield, Nottingham & Stoke area (80%), with national travel (20%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Biomedical Engineering, Cardiac Physiology, Nursing, Life Sciences or a related field, graduating in 2025/2026
• 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 80% (4 days per week)

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured online and in-person training sessions over a 12-month period to learn how to become a Technical Consultant
• Shadow Technical Consultants (TCs) in hospital cath labs to observe device implant procedures and learn on-the-job after formal training
• Engage in regular check-ins with your manager, assigned mentor and TC team colleagues for guidance and support
• Take on regular projects to complement and reinforce your learning
• Participate and work towards level 1 certification (procedural support) and level 2 certification (CT imaging) during the 12-month program
• Complete ongoing assessments with dedicated trainers and mentors to track your progress
• Join additional NextGen activities across the European cohort

Benefits

• competitive Salary
• flexible Benefits Package
• wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees