Product Specialist – Operating Theatre

About the role

Smith & Nephew is looking for a Product Specialist for a 12-month contract position, paid through a third-party payroll. The role supports the operating theatre by preparing and placing medical products and instruments correctly, and by monitoring their use.

Key responsibilities

• Attend the assigned hospital at least one hour before each surgery and ensure products and instruments are available and accurately set up.
• Place products accurately in the operating room to avoid unnecessary exits during surgery.
• Check sterilization and working order of products before surgery, and follow the hospital's scrub policy.
• Count and document instruments and materials before and after surgery, and clean and organize them after each use.
• Inspect instruments and returned products for damage and report promptly.
• Complete the UID form with confirmed pricing for billing, and report product usage to the surgeon and hospital.
• Give feedback on products and competitors, and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Diploma or bachelor degree in nursing, registered with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• At least 3-5 years of experience in the operating room.
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including weekends.
• Singaporean or permanent resident.
• Bonus: experience with clinical support in the operating room.

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver results under pressure and handle work stress.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.