Schaffhausen
Assistant Physician Surgery
- 04 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
The Hospitals of Schaffhausen include the Cantonal Hospital, the Psychiatric Services, the Radiology and Cardiology Posthof Neuhausen practices, as well as the Neurology Practice Schaffhausen Centre. With over 1,700 employees, we ensure the extended medical and nursing basic care of the Schaffhausen region. Annually, we care for approximately 11,000 inpatients and 90,000 outpatients. Additionally, we are an important training centre in the canton.
For our Clinic for Surgery, we are looking for an assistant physician starting spring 2028.
The Hospitals of Schaffhausen operate an interdisciplinary emergency centre at the Cantonal Hospital. Together with the emergency practice run by general practitioners, we centrally offer comprehensive and high-quality medical care. With around 15,000 patients treated in a 24-hour operation (emergency centre) and an additional approximately 7,500 patients in the emergency practice (6 pm – 10 pm), over 20,000 patients are medically cared for and supported annually.
Assistant Physician Surgery
What Awaits You
- Medical care of the ward assigned to you
- Operations under specialist supervision
- Assistance in various operations
- Rotation care of surgical patients in the emergency ward
What You Bring to Us
- Very good German language skills, spoken and written (minimum requirement level C1)
- Professional and social competence in dealing with patients and relatives
- Commitment and enthusiasm in a clinically interdisciplinary oriented activity
- Sense of responsibility, initiative, teamwork, resilience and independence
- Swiss medical diploma or equivalent MEBEKO recognition
Benefits
Family Friendliness
Do you want to balance family and work well? With our in-house nursery directly on the premises of the Cantonal Hospital, we support you in achieving a healthy work-life balance that not only works but also feels good.
Work-Life Balance
Your life is versatile and we understand that. Whether part-time, job sharing (also in leadership positions), extended maternity leave, unpaid leave or additional holidays instead of a 13th-month salary: we create flexible solutions with you.
Pension Benefits
We think ahead with you. With an employer contribution of 60% to pension fund contributions, we already take care of your future today so that you are well secured in retirement and your quality of life is maintained.
Accommodation
Are you new to Schaffhausen or need temporary accommodation? No problem. We provide furnished rooms if needed, uncomplicated, close to the workplace and perfect for your start.
Employee Parking & REKA Vouchers
You can reach us easily by bus, train or car. Numerous employee parking spaces are available near the hospital at attractive conditions. Public transport instead of a car? We think that’s great and reward you with REKA vouchers with up to 20% discount.
Further Training
Do you want to know more, be able to do more, make more of a difference? We offer you a variety of internal training opportunities for your next step, your thirst for knowledge and your personal development.
Questions about the Application
Anika Fierz
Anika.Fierz@spitaeler-sh.ch
Questions about the Position
Judith Hintermann
Chief Physician Secretary
judith.hintermann@spitaeler-sh.ch
