Senior physician, palliative care — Stadtspital Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
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 are looking for an empathetic and motivated personality (m/f/d) from 01.01.2027 or by agreement.
Tasks
- You are committed to the best possible patient-oriented palliative care and care of our patients on the palliative care unit in Waid.
- In addition, you lead an outpatient consultation session across locations, supports specialist consultants and supervises and advises the relatives of our patients with high empathy.
- With pleasure, you are sustainably involved in the further education of our assistant doctors and act as a valuable coach in challenging situations.
- With the other specialist departments and professional groups, you maintain a constructive interdisciplinary exchange and good interprofessional cooperation.
- As an expert, you are a competent contact person for questions about palliative care inside and out.
Profile
- Specialist title in General Internal Medicine/Anesthesia/Surgery/Neurology FMH or equivalent recognised in Switzerland
- Experience in specialized palliative care desired, like focus title in palliative care (or the willingness to acquire it)
- High social competence in dealing with difficult situations.
- Empathy and sensitivity in dealing with seriously ill patients and their relatives
- Very good communication skills and pleasure in expanding interdisciplinary and interprofessional cooperation.
- Commitment in actively shaping education, training and quality assurance
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
Zurich City Hospital employs around 4,200 people. With over 34,000 inpatients and around 267,000 outpatients, we are among the top 10 hospitals in Switzerland. As a modern center hospital at several locations, we cover the entire range of basic medical care with 24-hour emergency and intensive care.
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 124'000 - 173'000 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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