Graduates, Students + Interns
We understand how important it is to get exposure, learn, and develop early in your career. With our emerging talent programmes, you will have access to careers with a global impact, leaders who are interested in developing people and a collaborative community where we help others to develop professionally and grow personally.
We are committed to ensuring that you are working on meaningful projects that have an impact on the organisation. Because in our world, you make the difference.
We look forward to learning more about you, as you learn more about us.
University leavers development programmes
Our programmes for university leavers are available at locations around the world.
This two and a half year rotational programme consists of three to four 6-12 month rotations across various facets of our Commercial team.
Rotation examples could include Sales Operations, Sales Training, Marketing, Sales, etc. Participants in this program may also rotate at different Smith+Nephew locations.
- Length: 24-30 months
- Locations: US (Memphis, TN, Fort Worth, TX, Andover, MA), Australia
- Majors: Business, Sales, Finance, Life Sciences, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Medical Research
This rotational programme consists of a robust induction plan followed by three, 12 month rotations across various facets of our R&D and Quality organisations.
Rotations include Quality (compulsory), Design, Research, Product Support or adjacent functions such as manufacturing.
- Length: 36 months
- Locations: US (Memphis TN, Andover MA, Mansfield MA), UK (Hull)
- Majors: Biomedical, Engineering, Life Sciences
This rotational programme provides exposure to all areas of Supply Chain and Procurement.
The rotational assignments will provide time to develop skills and abilities in each area/discipline.
Rotation areas will include assignments in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Management & Analytics, Procurement, Distribution and Manufacturing.
- Length: 24 months
- Locations: US (Memphis, TN, Fort Worth, TX), Australia
- Majors: Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics
This rotational programme is designed to give new IT professionals a structured development roadmap with specific focus in each rotation including, Data Analytics, Information Security Analytics, etc.
- Length: 24 months
- Locations: Global
- Majors: Computer Programming, Networking, Fraud
Co-ops + Year in Industry placements
A placement year with us is an excellent opportunity to pick up valuable skills and be exposed to industry processes, helping to bring your chosen area of study to life.
Available in the UK and the US, these placements are paid and count towards your university degree.
Graduates, Students + Interns
Smith+Nephew Young Professionals Network (SNYP)
Join our talent community
Join our talent community to receive tailored job alerts direct to your inbox.
We will send you job opportunities, company news and other updates based on your profile.
We look forward to staying connected with you.