Closing date: March 9
We are looking for a pediatric surgeon with completed specialization or fellowship in pediatric surgery, preferably with several years of clinical experience. A dedicated colleague who is eager to roll up their sleeves.
Work Environment UMC Groningen and the Beatrix Children's Hospital UMC Groningen, which includes the Beatrix Children's Hospital, is one of the largest hospitals in the Netherlands and the largest employer in the northern Netherlands. With over 13,000 employees, we work together on the core tasks of care, research, education, and training with the common goal of building the future of health, focusing on healthy and active aging. In addition to an inspiring and ever-evolving work environment, the university city of Groningen offers a pleasant living and working environment. The Beatrix Children's Hospital is an academic children's hospital with a large, modern pediatric intensive care unit (20 beds) and a recently renovated neonatology department (22 beds).
Pediatric Surgery Within pediatric surgery, we are the only liver and intestinal transplant center for children in the Netherlands. We have a well-functioning anorectal function center where the pelvic floor and anal canal can be functionally mapped. Our pillars are neonatal surgery, colorectal surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, and thoracic wall surgery, with associated congenital or acquired abnormalities. We have excellent multidisciplinary collaboration within UMCG, as well as nationally and internationally, within the expertise centers for rare diseases. Currently, we work with 7 pediatric surgeons and have close cooperation with pediatricians, neonatology, pediatric ICU, and adult surgery. We are part of the Department of Surgery, which includes 55 FTE staff members. Due to the retirement of our colleague, we are looking for a new staff member.
We are looking for a paediatric surgeon who has completed a differentiation or fellowship in paediatric surgery (certified as a paediatric surgeon) and has several years of clinical experience.
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who is familiar with the Dutch language or who can learn it quickly.
We offer ample opportunities in a young and dynamic pediatric surgical team. It is a challenging position within a progressive academic children's hospital with high ambitions in the areas of care, education, training, and research.
The salary is according to the UMC-CAO scale, and it involves a 32-hour contract, with full participation in the service, for an indefinite period. Additionally, the UMCG offers an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% year-end bonus.The conditions of employment comply with the Collective Labour Agreement for Medical Centres (CAO-UMC).
For Questions About the Position
If you have questions about the content of the position, we would love to hear from you.
Dr. Paul Broens Medical Head of Pediatric Surgery
Prof. Dr. Jean-Paul de Vries Head of the Department of Surgery
Please use the the digital application form at the bottom of this page - only these will be processed.
You can apply until 9 March 2025.
Within half an hour after sending the digital application form you will receive an email- confirmation with further information.
UMCG has a preventive Hepatitis B policy. If required for the position, UMCG can provide the vaccination. For certain professional groups, a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required upon employment.
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