Winterthur
Senior Physician Endocrinology/Diabetology
- 17 August 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
- 8400 Winterthur
About the job
Senior Physician Endocrinology/Diabetology
Department of Endocrinology/Diabetology
from 1 June 2026
80 - 100%
To strengthen our medical team, we are looking for a Senior Physician in Endocrinology & Diabetology with a possible prospect of taking on leadership roles within the Thyroid Centre.
The Winterthur Cantonal Hospital is centrally located, only 30 minutes from Zurich and the German border. With a catchment area of over 200,000 inhabitants, it offers all important specialist disciplines and is responsible for primary care as well as highly specialised medicine in the greater Winterthur region.
The Department of Endocrinology/Diabetology at Winterthur Cantonal Hospital includes an outpatient clinic with modern infrastructure and a consultation service covering the entire spectrum of hormonal diseases including diabetes mellitus and obesity.
This is who we are
Your tasks
- You care for patients with the full spectrum of endocrinological and diabetological diseases, both in outpatient clinics and in interdisciplinary consultation activities
- You participate in interdisciplinary and interprofessional meetings and training sessions and share responsibility for supervising junior doctors as well as nutrition and diabetes advisors
- You take on leadership tasks, such as tutoring junior doctors and organisational duties
Your profile
- You are a specialist physician in Endocrinology/Diabetology
- You value interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration as enriching. You have team spirit, are respectful and loyal in your dealings, and possess high social competence
- You have organisational skills, are well structured, and enjoy the training and further education of young colleagues
Do you have any questions?
Please feel free to contact me:
Dr med Cornelia Keller
Chief Physician Endocrinology/Diabetology
Tel. 052 266 28 52
Your benefits at KSW
Work-Life Balance
KSW offers employees conditions that enable them to balance their professional goals and personal needs. Flexible, staggered working hours, home office, generous maternity leave and employment levels adapted to various life situations – all this is possible at KSW, provided operational requirements allow.
Training and Further Education
Each year, KSW offers 40 interdisciplinary and 50 specialist training courses. We also support you timewise and/or financially for external training.
Consultation Services
In exceptional situations, such as prolonged illness, severe personal stress or difficult experiences in private life and at work, various counselling services are available to you.
Team Spirit
The appreciative and friendly collaboration within teams and across departments characterises the working atmosphere at KSW. As a sign of strong team spirit, the informal "Du" form has been introduced as standard at KSW. Furthermore, KSW financially supports annual team events and organises a large staff party for the entire hospital every four years.
Provision
KSW employees benefit from very good social benefits. The pension fund solution with BVK is well above the legal minimum. KSW employees are also very well protected in case of illness or accident.
Health
With discounts on fitness subscriptions, internal training opportunities and courses, concessions in pharmacies as well as with the most popular health insurers. You can benefit from a comprehensive offer for your health.
Childcare
Our La Luna daycare centre with generous opening hours is located directly next to KSW. In addition, you can use the income-dependent financial support from KSW for nursery costs.
Culture
In cooperation with cultural partners in and around Winterthur, we regularly offer discounts for concerts and theatre performances. Borrowing media from the in-house library is also free for employees.
Catering
The KSW staff restaurant offers a varied menu at favourable conditions.
