Chief Resident (Deputy) at the Liaison Unit

About the job

Physicians

Chief Resident (Deputy) at the Liaison Unit

The Department of Psychiatry is looking for a Chief Resident (Deputy) for the Liaison Unit at the Liaison Psychiatry Service (PLI) of the Central Psychiatric Sector at 80%-100%.

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, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The CHUV Consultation and Liaison Unit primarily cares for patients hospitalized at CHUV requiring psychiatric care. It responds to requests for evaluation, care, or referral to the various units of the Department of Psychiatry. It also provides services to CHUV departments, notably in the form of team supervision. This unit maintains ongoing reflection on the psychological aspects of patients affected by somatic illness. It conducts training for CHUV teams and leads research on the consideration of psychological dimensions in patients in somatic settings.

The Team

The CHUV liaison consultation includes two senior physicians, three chief residents, four assistant physicians, and two nurses. If needed, the unit can rely on the skills of a social worker.

Mission

• You perform clinical activities (first and second line), training, and research
• You ensure, supervise, and oversee patient care in an inter- and multidisciplinary setting
• You actively participate in the training of assistant physicians
• You participate in teaching medical students.

Profile

• You hold an FMH specialist title in psychiatry and psychotherapy or equivalent or are in the process of obtaining it (or a title recognized by the Federal Commission of Medical Professions MEBEKO)
• You have an interest in liaison psychiatry and interdisciplinary work
• You have good experience in managing psychiatric patients in outpatient settings
• You are able to work in a team and share knowledge
• You have proficiency in French, at least level B2 (certificate required) for non-French speakers.

We offer

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

• Top-tier social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months 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 company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Prof. Alexandre Berney - Head of the Liaison Unit, at 021 314 11 05.

Since all applications are processed electronically, please 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, please 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 an original criminal record extract. You will also be asked to present your original diplomas and 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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