Chief Resident in Radiation Oncology

About the job

Physicians

Chief Resident in Radiation Oncology

We are looking for a chief resident for our Radiation Oncology Service in the Oncology Department with a workload between 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.

Our Clinical Oncology Department brings together cancer clinic and research with an innovative spirit. It includes the medical oncology, immuno-oncology, radiation oncology, and haematology services. It also incorporates the Lausanne branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (LICR) for cancer research, particularly in the field of immunotherapy.

Led by Prof. Fernanda Herrera, the Radiation Oncology Service has around forty staff members. Radiotherapy research at CHUV aims to integrate the latest technological and biological advances to offer more personalised, less invasive, and more effective treatments to cancer patients. The focus is on innovation, reducing side effects, and improving patients’ quality of life.

This research relies on an experimental radiotherapy platform that allows all types of irradiation, linked with imaging, and on experimental models of tumours and healthy tissues, to develop the transfer from laboratory to clinic.

Mission

• Clinical Practice
• You administer and supervise radiotherapy treatments for cancer patients
• You conduct consultations, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient follow-up
• You collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (oncologists, surgeons, physicists, nurses, and technicians) to optimise care
• Teaching and Training
• You supervise and train assistant doctors and interns
• You deliver courses or specific training in radiotherapy
• Research
• You participate in clinical trials and research projects, notably to improve radiotherapy techniques or outcomes
• You publish articles in scientific journals and present work at conferences
• Administrative Tasks
• You manage patient flow within the radiotherapy service
• You ensure compliance with hospital protocols and radiological safety regulations
• You contribute to quality assurance programmes to maintain a high level of care.

Profile

• You hold an FMH in radiation oncology or an equivalent qualification
• Your FMH in internal medicine is a strong asset
• You master the French language or have a certified B2 level (CEFR) for non-French speakers
• You are able and willing to work in a multidisciplinary team
• You are recognised for your networking skills.

We offer

Becoming a member of the Lausanne University Hospital team guarantees you:

• 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 month salary and 25 days of annual leave
• A minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Centre and partner training centres of the State of Vaud
• Easy access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighbourhoods for those relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Benefits within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on electric bike purchases)
• Hotel-quality staff restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Prof. Fernanda Herrera - Head of Service, at 021 314 46 65.

As 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 staff, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and prevent any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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