Assistant Physician Palliative Care, 100 %

The Palliative Care department offers expertise in specialized Palliative Care at both the Waid and Triemli locations. In the acute palliative ward "Zentrum für Palliative Care" at Waid, we care for and treat adult patients with advanced, incurable diseases whose medical and psychosocial situation necessitates more intensive support. At Triemli and Waid, with the interprofessional consultation service for specialized Palliative Care, we offer advice and support for all professionals and their patients, as well as a consultation clinic for outpatient patients and their relatives. In addition to the site-specific offerings, we are committed to the Palliative Care care network of the city of Zürich and beyond the city limits. We offer an empathetic and motivated personality a versatile postgraduate training position as of 01 January 2027 or by arrangement.

Tasks ##

• In this exciting postgraduate training position, you will gather valuable experience in patient-oriented palliative medical treatment and care of our patients on the palliative ward as well as in the interprofessional consultation service.
• You will commit yourself with joy and together with our interprofessional team to high-quality care and treatment of our patients.
• You will maintain close interdisciplinary exchange with the other internal specialist departments as well as the referring medical staff.
• With personal commitment, you will gather valuable experience at both locations (Waid and Triemli) on your way to the specialist title Palliative Care.

Profile ##

• Federal medical diploma or a present foreign diploma in human medicine recognized by MEBEKO
• Ideally completed specialist title or shortly before completion of the specialist title, but at least three years of clinical experience
• Goal: acquisition of the interdisciplinary specialist 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 German language skills
• Readiness to work 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 "Du" culture, uncomplicated, personal cooperation, respect, and appreciation. As a team of over 120 professional groups, we commit ourselves every day in very different ways to the well-being of our patients. Furthermore, you have the opportunity during your training period with us at Stadtspital Zürich to gain experience at two different locations with different focuses. A competent, committed, and collegial team looks forward to accompanying you on your way to the specialist title and the specialist title.

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About us ##

With over 36,000 inpatient and around 455,000 outpatient patients per year, Stadtspital Zürich is among the top 10 Swiss hospitals. As a modern center hospital at several locations in the city of Zürich, we offer the entire range of basic medical care, including 24-hour emergency and intensive care medicine. Our 4,500 employees commit themselves every day with great engagement and passion to excellent patient care.

Interested? ##

For further information, Hannah Schlau, Leitende Ärztin Abteilung für Palliative Care, Telephone + +41 44 416 30 17, hannah.schlau@stadtspital.ch is at your disposal.

Reference No.: 52063

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