Assistenzärztin/Assistenzarzt Palliative Care — Stadtspital Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 4 days ago
Full description
The Palliative Care department offers expertise in specialized palliative care at both locations, Waid and Triemli. At the acute palliative care unit «Center for Palliative Care» in Waid, we look after and treat adult patients with advanced, incurable diseases whose medical and psychosocial situation requires more intensive support. In Triemli and Waid, with the interprofessional consulting service for specialized palliative care, we offer advice and support for all specialists and their patients as well as a consultation hour for outpatient patients and their relatives. In addition to the location-specific offers, we are committed to the palliative care network of the city of Zurich and beyond the city limits. We offer an empathetic and motivated personality per 01. January 2027 or by arrangement a versatile training position.
Tasks
- In this exciting further education position, you gain valuable experience in patient-oriented palliative care and care of our patients on the palliative care unit as well as in the interprofessional consultancy service.
- You are happy and together with our interprofessional team for high-quality care and treatment of our patients.
- With the other internal specialist departments as well as the assigning medical profession, you maintain a close interdisciplinary exchange.
- With personal commitment, you gain valuable experience at both locations (Waid and Triemli) on your way to the main topic of palliative care.
Profile
- Swiss Federal Medical Diploma or this foreign diploma in human medicine recognised by MEBEKO
- Ideally completed specialist title or shortly before completion of the specialist title, but at least three years of clinical experience
- Purpose Acquisition of interdisciplinary focus title Palliative Medicine
- High social competence in dealing with difficult situations.
- Empathy and sensitivity in dealing with seriously ill patients and their relatives
- Very good knowledge of German
- Willingness to operate at both locations (Triemli and Waid)
We offer
We offer you more than just a job! Our city hospital world is characterized by an open dual culture, an uncomplicated, personal togetherness, respect and appreciation. As a team of over 120 professional groups, we work every day in very different ways for the well-being of our patients. In addition, you have the opportunity to gain experience at two locations with different orientations during your training period at the Stadtspital Zürich. A competent, committed and collegial team is happy to accompany you on the way to the specialist title and the focus title.
About us
With over 36'000 inpatients and around 455,000 outpatients per year, the Stadtspital Zürich ranks among the top 10 Swiss hospitals. As a modern center hospital at several locations in the city of Zurich, we offer the entire range of basic medical care, including 24-hour emergency and intensive care. Our 4,500 employees are committed and committed to providing excellent patient care every day.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Stadtspital Zürich offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 91'500 - 128'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Stadtspital Zürich. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Stadtspital Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Stadtspital Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zürich's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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