Universitätsklinik Balgrist
Zürich
Wound Expert or Wound Manager (m/f/d) 80 %
- 21 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
About the job
The Balgrist University Hospital is one of the most renowned orthopaedic clinics in Switzerland with international recognition. It is affiliated with a centre for paraplegia.
In the wound consultation and plaster room, our patients are cared for safely and professionally.
We are looking for a wound expert or wound manager (m/f/d) 80 % for our outpatient wound consultation and plaster room, starting immediately or by arrangement
Next steps
In the wound consultation and plaster room, our patients are cared for safely and professionally.
We are looking for a wound expert or wound manager (m/f/d) 80 % for our outpatient wound consultation and plaster room, starting immediately or by arrangement
Wound Expert or Wound Manager (m/f/d) 80 %
Your tasks
- Wound care and assessment, debridement of wounds and hyperkeratosis in the field of orthopaedics
- Identifying risk factors in wound healing disorders
- Photodocumentation of wounds
- Active collaboration with the responsible orthopaedist, the interdisciplinary services (plaster, Balgrist Tec) and the nursing ward
- Consultation and support of the nursing staff in the intensive care unit/recovery room and wards on request regarding wound care, especially advice on VAC dressings
- Participation in the design, implementation and evaluation of wound concepts/measurement instruments/wound documentation, among others, in cooperation with all wound experts of the clinic and the Head of Nursing Quality and Development
- Application of plaster casts for secondary care after operations (upper/lower extremities) as well as full-contact casts for diabetic foot ulcers
- Creation of special immobilisations, such as pelvic leg casts, corsets, casts for children
Your profile
- Completed training as a certified wound manager or wound expert SafW
- Willingness for continuous further training in wound treatment and medical-nursing knowledge
- Experience with diabetic foot syndrome desired
- Willingness to learn the craft of plastering
- Independent work in a multiprofessional team
- High service orientation as well as professional and social competence
- Organisational skills in a lively environment
Our offer
- Interesting, varied and responsible tasks in an innovative company with an appreciative working atmosphere
- Above-average support for further education and training
- Close cooperation in an interprofessional treatment team (e.g. orthopaedics, orthopaedic shoe technology)
- Participation in the wound group at Balgrist University Hospital
- Regular working hours Monday - Friday
- Free day granted on your birthday
- 50 % travel discount on the ZVV bonus pass or annual contribution to a general subscription
- 20 % discount at Balgrist Pharmacy AG
- Workplace in an attractive location in Zurich with very good public transport connections
Next steps
Have we aroused your interest? Then get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you. For further information, please contact Ms Cristina Damiano, Team Leader Wound Consultation and Plaster Room, telephone: 044 386 32 34.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application.
