Neurologist - Medical Epileptology Service (M/F)

Deployed across several sites, the Lavigny Institution consists of a neurological hospital with outpatient consultations on two sites, a residential department for adults with disabilities, intellectual impairments or physical issues, a specialised school, and a sector for workshops and professional training.

Our Medical Epileptology Service is looking for a:

Do you wish to apply your expertise in neurology to patients with complex medical needs, while working in an interdisciplinary environment and contributing to the training of healthcare professionals?

You will actively participate in the care of outpatients and inpatients, the interpretation of EEG examinations, and the development of care quality, in close collaboration with medical and nursing teams.

Your responsibilities

Medical care and clinical expertise

• Independently ensure the follow-up and care of outpatients in the Medical Epileptology Service
• Interpret electroencephalograms (EEG) performed on outpatients and inpatients
• Participate in the care of inpatients, in collaboration with the head epileptologist
• Ensure the quality, safety and continuity of care
• Guarantee rigorous transmission of medical information, respecting institutional directives and legal requirements
• Contribute to risk management by reporting incidents and deviations from current procedures

Teaching and training

• Participate in the supervision and training of medical trainees, particularly in neurology and epileptology
• Contribute to the service’s teaching activities and, as needed, deliver specific courses, notably on epilepsy
• Maintain and develop your professional skills by ensuring your continuing medical education in accordance with FMH requirements
• Contribute to the ongoing training of colleagues and the updating of their knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration and service development

• Work closely with the University Neurorrehabilitation Service and other professionals involved in patient care
• Develop exchanges with external medical partners, notably neurology services and neuroscience departments of university and regional hospitals
• Participate in the organisation and continuous improvement of the service, ensuring quality, efficiency and relevance of services
• Take part, in collaboration with the relevant chief physicians, in organising and supervising the on-call service

Your profile

• You hold a medical degree and postgraduate training in neurology, with an FMH title or equivalent qualification
• You hold a certificate of competence in clinical neurophysiology (EEG)
• You have authorisation to practise in the canton of Vaud or meet the conditions to apply for one
• You possess strong clinical and diagnostic skills, particularly in EEG interpretation
• You appreciate working in a multidisciplinary team and can collaborate with professionals from various specialties
• You demonstrate autonomy, rigour, a strong sense of responsibility and a constant commitment to quality care

We offer you

• A specialised medical activity combining clinical practice, diagnostic expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration
• A working environment fostering exchanges between neurology, epileptology and neurorrehabilitation
• Collaboration with a network of hospital and university partners
• An active role in the development of quality and organisation of medical services.

Work rate: 50-100%

Workplace: Lavigny

Start date: 1 May 2027

Application deadline: 18 November 2026

Do you wish to put your skills to work in specialised medical care and contribute to the development of our Medical Epileptology Service?

We look forward to receiving your application!

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