Head of Clinic in Rheumatology 60-100%
- 06 November 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- French (Fluent), German (Intermediate)
- 2501 Bienne
About the job
The Bienne Hospital Centre is the public medical centre for the bilingual Bienne-Seeland-Jura Bernois region (Switzerland). It offers the entire population comprehensive care in all specialised fields of modern medicine. Each year, more than 150,000 patients place their trust in us. Around 2,200 employees active in nearly 40 different professions find an attractive position with us.
An exciting position within a modern clinic offering a wide range of rheumatological and immunological pathologies.
Within our Rheumatology and Immunology Clinic at the Bienne Hospital Centre, we offer comprehensive outpatient care with modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods based on current scientific data. General rheumatology is a central element of our activity. Additionally, we have a wide range of specialised consultations, including a fast-track consultation for polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and vasculitis (including vascular ultrasound), as well as consultations for Raynaud's phenomenon (including capillaroscopy), connective tissue diseases and myositis, as well as rare immunological diseases. Our clinic is recognised by the ISFM as a category B postgraduate training institution in rheumatology.
To strengthen our team, we are looking, from 1 July 2027 or by agreement, for a:
An exciting position within a modern clinic offering a wide range of rheumatological and immunological pathologies.
Within our Rheumatology and Immunology Clinic at the Bienne Hospital Centre, we offer comprehensive outpatient care with modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods based on current scientific data. General rheumatology is a central element of our activity. Additionally, we have a wide range of specialised consultations, including a fast-track consultation for polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and vasculitis (including vascular ultrasound), as well as consultations for Raynaud's phenomenon (including capillaroscopy), connective tissue diseases and myositis, as well as rare immunological diseases. Our clinic is recognised by the ISFM as a category B postgraduate training institution in rheumatology.
To strengthen our team, we are looking, from 1 July 2027 or by agreement, for a:
Head of Clinic in Rheumatology 60-100%
Your tasks – our position
- Independently ensure outpatient care of patients presenting with all rheumatological pathologies
- Perform ultrasound examinations
- Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic punctures and infiltrations of the musculoskeletal system
- Perform capillaroscopies (training will be provided if necessary)
- Participate in the care of the rheumatology and immunology day hospital
- Conduct specialised consultations (advice) in the emergency department and various inpatient wards
- Ensure supervision and postgraduate training of assistant doctors
- Collaborate interdisciplinarily with various specialties of the Hospital Centre as well as with external referring physicians
- Participate in the on-call telephone service in rheumatology and immunology
Your skills – our expectations
- FMH specialist title in rheumatology (or in the process of obtaining it), or equivalent foreign qualification recognised by MEBEKO
- Certificate of additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound (SSUM), or willingness to obtain it
- Interest in general rheumatology and solid clinical experience
- Interest in the management of systemic inflammatory diseases; specialised knowledge in this area is an advantage but not essential
- Excellent command of German or French, as well as good knowledge of the other language
- Committed, autonomous personality who enjoys teamwork, shows initiative and is eager to contribute to the development of our service
- Motivation to actively participate in postgraduate training and supervision of young colleagues
Your opportunities – our offer
- A varied activity within a modern and dynamic clinic
- A very wide range of rheumatological and immunological pathologies, including rare and complex systemic inflammatory diseases
- The possibility to develop and apply your own areas of expertise
- A modern ultrasound device in every consultation room
- The opportunity, according to your interests, to acquire skills in specialised ultrasound in rheumatology and immunology (vessels, salivary glands, etc.)
- A collegiate, motivated and experienced team, with a flat hierarchy and short decision-making processes
- Regular working hours within an outpatient clinic, allowing a good work-life balance (possibility of fixed working days)
- An attractive workplace in a new and modern building (Health House), located in the immediate vicinity of Bienne station, with excellent public transport connections
- Favourable employment conditions according to the Bernese hospital collective agreement and a company crèche
For further information, Mr PD Dr med. Luca Seitz, Chief Physician of the Rheumatology and Immunology Clinic, is happy to assist you by email: luca.seitz@szb-chb.ch or by phone at 032 324 34 35.
We look forward to receiving your online application!
