Kinderspital Zürich
Zürich
Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology (m/f) 80-100%
- 21 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- 8008 Zürich
About the job
Fixed-term for 1 year; Paediatric and Neuroorthopaedics as well as Paediatric and Adolescent Traumatology
Employer: Children’s Hospital Zurich
The Children’s Hospital Zurich, with around 3,000 employees, is the largest university children’s hospital in Switzerland and one of the leading centres for paediatric and adolescent medicine in Europe. The greatest asset of the "Kispi" are the little ones: up to 100,000 patients are cared for annually, and in 47 specialist departments we do everything for their well-being. Not only are the most modern devices and the highest quality in treatment paramount at Kispi, but also a good sense for interpersonal matters. In addition to the entire paediatric medical and surgical spectrum, the Children’s Hospital also offers a unique rehabilitation centre and a research centre.
Your Tasks
- You are responsible for the medical care of our outpatient and inpatient patients in close collaboration with senior physicians, lead physicians, and the Head of Paediatric Orthopaedics.
- An important part of your work is the close interdisciplinary cooperation with various departments of the Children’s Hospital.
- You will deepen your knowledge in paediatric orthopaedics, neuroorthopaedics, and traumatology.
- Additionally, you will further develop your surgical skills.
- In the consultation hours, on the ward, and during preliminary examinations, you support our team responsibly and competently.
You can expect a varied role in paediatric orthopaedics and traumatology within a university and interdisciplinary environment. As the only children’s hospital in Switzerland with C2 accreditation from Swiss Orthopaedics and through close cooperation with the University Clinic Balgrist, we offer you the best conditions for your professional development and networking.
Your Profile
- You are already advanced in your specialist training in "Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System" or hold the corresponding specialist title.
- You have a strong interest in the anatomy and biology of the paediatric and adolescent musculoskeletal system.
- Scientific work is an important part of your activity.
- You communicate empathetically and competently with children and their parents.
- The professional and courteous care of our patients is your priority.
- Collegial and interdisciplinary collaboration is a matter of course for you.
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Dreher
Head of Department
+41 44 249 72 94
Head of Department
+41 44 249 72 94
Children’s Hospital Zurich
Lenggstrasse 30
8008 Zurich
Lenggstrasse 30
8008 Zurich
