Occupational Therapist for the Prison Medicine and Psychiatry Service

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Occupational therapist for the Prison Medicine and Psychiatry Service

The Management of the Prison Medicine and Psychiatry Service of the Lausanne University Hospital is looking for an occupational therapist at a 75% activity rate to strengthen its team within the Prison Medicine and Psychiatry Service. The starting date is scheduled for May 1, 2026.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the 5 Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, it plays a leading role in the fields of medical care, medical research, and education.

The Prison Medicine and Psychiatry Service (SMPP) meets all the health needs of the Vaud prison population. Its staff work directly within the penitentiary institutions and provide somatic and psychiatric consultations to detainees.

Working in a prison environment means operating in a demanding setting, at the intersection of somatic care, mental health, and community health, within an interdisciplinary practice promoting versatility and the development of specific skills.

Mission

• You contribute to care, training, and research, in accordance with the CHUV's triple mission
• You ensure high-quality occupational therapy services for the detained patient population
• You actively contribute to the quality and safety of services, in a process of harmonization, development, and promotion of professional practices
• You organize services in coordination with the penitentiary staff teams.

Profile

• You hold a HES Occupational Therapist Diploma or an equivalent qualification, with Red Cross recognition for foreign diplomas (mandatory)
• You have experience in the care field, with several years of experience being an asset
• You have experience with migrant populations or patients suffering from addictions, an asset
• You have a sense of autonomy, responsibility, and good skills in negotiation, teamwork, and interdisciplinary communication
• You are sensitive to ethics and adopt a non-judgmental stance towards the judicial background of detainees
• You have good listening skills and sensitivity to social integration issues
• You are interested in the continuous development of care quality in an environment dedicated to missions other than health.

The salary class level (between 8 and 9) will be defined according to the profile of your application file.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator of the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• First-class social benefits, 20 days of paternity leave, and 4 months of maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to at least three days of training per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality hotel-style staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position:

Ms. Tiziana Tarabori - Occupational Therapist Head of DP Service - 079 556 18 46

Ms. Nathalie Jacquard - Specialized Clinical Nurse - 079 556 07 27

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70

As part of the recruitment process for this position, if hired, you will be required to provide a special criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas as well as an identity document.

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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