Neurologist - Medical Epileptology Service (M/F)

About the job

Deployed across several sites, the Lavigny Institution consists of a neurological hospital with outpatient consultations on two sites, a residential department for adults with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities or physical issues, a specialised school, and a sector for workshops and professional training.

Our Medical Epileptology Service is looking for a:

Neurologist - Medical Epileptology Service (M/F)

Do you wish to apply your expertise in neurology to patients with complex medical needs, while working in an interdisciplinary environment and contributing to the training of healthcare professionals?

You will actively participate in the care of outpatients and inpatients, the interpretation of EEG examinations, as well as the development of care quality, in close collaboration with medical and nursing teams.

Your duties

Medical care and clinical expertise

• Independently ensure the follow-up and care of outpatients in the Medical Epileptology Service
• Interpret electroencephalograms (EEG) performed on outpatients and inpatients
• Participate in the care of inpatients, in collaboration with the head epileptology physician
• Ensure the quality, safety, and continuity of care
• Guarantee rigorous transmission of medical information, respecting institutional directives and legal requirements.
• Contribute to risk management by reporting incidents and deviations from current procedures

Teaching and training

• Participate in the supervision and training of trainee doctors, particularly in neurology and epileptology
• Contribute to the service's teaching activities and, as needed, deliver specific courses, notably on epilepsy
• Maintain and develop your professional skills by ensuring your continuing medical education in accordance with FMH requirements
• Contribute to the continuing education of colleagues and the updating of their knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration and service development

• Work closely with the University Neurorrehabilitation Service and other professionals involved in patient care
• Develop exchanges with external medical partners, notably neurology services and neuroscience departments of university and regional hospital institutions
• Participate in the organisation and continuous improvement of the service, ensuring quality, efficiency, and relevance of services
• Take part, in collaboration with the relevant chief physicians, in the organisation and supervision of the on-call service

Your profile

• You hold a medical degree and postgraduate training in neurology, with an FMH title or equivalent qualification
• You hold a certificate of competence in clinical neurophysiology (EEG)
• You have authorisation to practise in the canton of Vaud or meet the conditions to apply for one
• You possess strong clinical and diagnostic skills, particularly in EEG interpretation
• You appreciate working in a multidisciplinary team and know how to collaborate with professionals from different specialties
• You demonstrate autonomy, rigour, a strong sense of responsibility, and a constant commitment to quality care

We offer you

• A specialised medical activity combining clinical practice, diagnostic expertise, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• A working environment fostering exchanges between neurology, epileptology, and neurorrehabilitation
• Collaboration with a network of hospital and university partners
• An active role in the development of quality and organisation of medical services.

Activity rate: 50-100%

Workplace: Lavigny

Start date: 1 May 2027 

Application deadline: 18 November 2026

Do you wish to put your skills at the service of specialised medical care and contribute to the development of our Medical Epileptology Service?

We look forward to receiving your application!

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