At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the clinical introduction and optimisation of VELYS Spine robotics in UK hospitals.
- Company: Join Johnson & Johnson, a leader in healthcare innovation and MedTech.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, tailored benefits, and wellness programmes for your mind and body.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient outcomes with cutting-edge technology in spine surgery.
- Qualifications: Clinical background in orthopaedics or related fields; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
The VELYS Spine Clinical Specialist is responsible for leading the clinical introduction, adoption, and optimization of VELYS Spine robotics and navigation across spinal units in the UK. Acting as the clinical expert and trusted partner to surgeons and hospital teams, this role ensures safe, effective, and consistent use of enabling technologies to drive improved patient outcomes and scalable commercial growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Introduction & Case Support
- Lead on-site Clinical launch and implementation of VELYS Spine systems into new centers
- Provide in-theatre case support, ensuring safe and effective use during procedures
- Guide surgical teams on workflow integration and best practice techniques
- Troubleshoot clinical and technical issues in real time
- Training & Education
- Deliver structured education programmes for surgeons and theatre teams
- Provide hands-on training, in-service education, and product demonstrations
- Build clinical capability and confidence across all user groups
- Develop clinical champions and centres of excellence
- Adoption & Utilisation
- Drive early adoption and sustained utilisation of VELYS Spine technology
- Support case planning, procedural optimisation, and pathway standardisation
- Monitor and report clinical usage, performance, and outcomes
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with: Spine surgeons and clinical leaders, Theatre and nursing teams, Hospital management and digital stakeholders
- Act as the primary clinical liaison between customers and the internal team
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Medical Education teams to deliver account plans
- Support evaluations, bids, and new site activations
- Provide clinical insight and feedback to R&D and product teams
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Capture field insights to drive product and workflow improvements
- Stay current with robotics, navigation, and digital spine surgery innovations
- Contribute to the development of best practice pathways and clinical standards
Key Focus Areas:
- Scalable robotics adoption across priority UK sites
- Consistent, high-quality clinical delivery and training
- Surgeon engagement and advocacy development
- Growth in robotic case volume and utilisation
- Establishment of centres of excellence
Skills & Experience:
- Clinical background (e.g. ODP, scrub nurse, allied health professional or equivalent)
- Experience in spine, orthopaedics and enabling technology essential
- Strong understanding of surgical environment and workflows
- Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
- Ability to work independently in a field-based, high-travel role
Success Measures:
- Successful launch of new robotic sites
- Growth in robot utilisation and case volumes
- Positive customer feedback and advocacy
- Delivery of high-quality clinical training programmes
- Contribution to UK Spine business performance
By joining Johnson & Johnson you will find boundless opportunities to craft your path & amplify your impact inside & outside our walls. And with our commitment to be the world’s healthiest workforce you can strengthen your body as well and your mind. When you work at Johnson & Johnson you can touch over a Billion lives worldwide every day. And when you apply your talent to our collective purpose there’s no end to the lasting impact we can make together. And that changes everything.
It’s important to us that you feel you can bring your whole self to work; at Johnson & Johnson we provide an environment for you to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. As part of our offering, you will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as benefits that can be tailored to what is valuable to you throughout different stages of your life.
Velys Spine Clinical Specialist| Johnson & Johnson MedTech | Orthopedics| UK in London employer: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Regulatory Medical Writer II, you will benefit from our commitment to professional development, with ample opportunities for growth and learning in a dynamic environment. Located in the UK, our hybrid work model offers flexibility while allowing you to contribute to impactful projects that advance healthcare globally.
Contact Details:
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Recruitment Team
