Senior Consultant Neurologist at the Neuromuscular Centre

The University Clinic for Neurology is the largest neurological clinic in Switzerland and offers high-quality treatment both in basic neurological care and in highly specialised medicine. Annually, over 30,000 outpatients and approximately 2,000 inpatients are treated. The competence centre for neuromuscular diseases at Inselspital is one of the largest university clinical departments in Switzerland and is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with a broad spectrum of neuromuscular diseases. As a Kosek-recognised reference centre, we coordinate care for rare neuromuscular diseases together with other specialist centres and patient organisations. To strengthen our team, we are seeking a neurologist with a special interest and solid knowledge in both neuromuscular (including electrophysiological) diagnostics and the treatment of neuromuscular patients.

What to expect

• Diverse patient spectrum in the competence centre for neuromuscular diseases
• Attractive opportunities for professional development in the field of outpatient neuromuscular patient care
• Partial work in another area of the Neurology Clinic possible by arrangement
• Opportunity to participate in teaching and research if desired
• Assumption of leadership roles over time
• A motivated interdisciplinary and interprofessional team of care managers and physiotherapists supports you in your work

What you bring

• FMH specialist title in Neurology or equivalent
• Completed electrophysiological ENMG training (SGKN ENMG certificate) with in-depth knowledge and interest in neuromuscular diseases, ideally with extensive expertise in this area
• Very good German language skills in spoken and written form, ideally also good oral French skills. Additional foreign language skills are an advantage
• Independence and ability to work in a team
• Interest and skills to manage your own consultation areas and to shape them clinically and organisationally
• Enjoyment in supervising, further training and supporting assistant doctors
• High social competence, patient-oriented working style as well as very good communication skills
• Independent, structured and responsible working style combined with pronounced team spirit

Our offer

• Participation in interdisciplinary case conferences and expert boards
• Possibility of supervision at any time by the heads of the respective specialities
• Close collaboration with referring doctors, general practitioners, interprofessional treatment teams and other specialist disciplines at Inselspital
• Participation in the general neurological emergency and on-call service
• Work in a committed and collegial team with high professional expertise as well as structured induction into outpatient procedures
• Working in a modern structural and digital infrastructure

Questions about the position?

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. med. O. Scheidegger, Senior Physician, Head of the Neuromuscular Centre

olivier.scheidegger@insel.ch