Psycho-oncologist (a)

The psychiatry department of Spital Emmental offers demanding jobs for doctors, psychologists, nursing specialists, social workers and administrative employees with the opportunity for personal development and takes consideration of individual resources. In our manageable operation, the personality of every single employee shapes the way we interact with each other and our cooperation. We view individuality as an enrichment. We offer jobs at the two locations Burgdorf and Langnau. We are a SIWF-recognized training institution.

Psycho-oncology accompanies people with a cancer disease and their relatives on the way through diagnosis, treatment and aftercare. We support in coping with fears, burdens and crises, advise relatives as well as the treating teams and contribute with a sound psycho-oncological assessment to ensuring that those affected receive the appropriate support in a timely manner. Anyone working in this field takes on a demanding and meaningful task at the interface of oncology, psychiatry and psychotherapy.

We are looking for, immediately or by arrangement, a:

Psycho-oncologist (a) ##

60%

What to expect:

A cancer disease never only affects the body - it also challenges emotionally and mentally. In this demanding phase of life, many people seek orientation, support and trust. This is exactly where your work begins:

• You accompany patients and their relatives on their often challenging path - empathetic, present and competent
• You independently conduct the psycho-oncological consultation in the outpatient sector
• You care for inpatient patients in the oncology and palliative ward in the consultation service
• You are also regularly deployed at the Langnau location, thus ensuring psycho-oncological care in the entire catchment area
• You work closely with a dedicated, interprofessional team
• Your work is characterized by closeness, professionalism and a deep understanding of what people need in crisis situations

What you bring:

• A specialist title as a federally recognized psychotherapist or advanced in further training
• Ideally further training in psycho-oncology and experience in the oncological environment
• Empathy, resilience and joy in interprofessional cooperation
• The ability to react flexibly to different situations - and at the same time be stable and reliable for patients and the team
• Very good German skills in speaking and writing

Information

Claudine Kroužel, Chief Psychologist, will be happy to provide you with information about the position at the telephone number 034 421 27 05.

Do you have general questions? Then you are welcome to contact the HRM by telephone at 034 421 18 88.

Special features

• A task with meaning and impact - in the middle of life
• An appreciative, interprofessional team that supports each other
• Space for professional and personal development
• Family-friendly working conditions - including an in-house daycare center directly at the hospital