Head (a) of Operating Theatre Salem Hospital 80-100%
- 13 November 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Intermediate)
- 3013 Bern
About the job
Workplace: Salem Hospital, Bern
Start date: Immediately or by arrangement
Type of employment: Permanent
Reference number: 75578
As the largest medical network in Switzerland, we set standards with our clinics, outpatient surgical centres and emergency departments. First-class medical quality and the well-being of people are at the centre of our focus.
For the Operating Department at Salem Hospital with specialisations in orthopaedics and traumatology, neurosurgery, hand surgery, gynaecology, urology/robot-assisted surgery, we are looking for a Head of Operating Theatre.
An overview of all our employment conditions and benefits can be found at: Teamdiagnose - What we lack is you.
For additional information, Inga Rosenbaum, Head of OISM Hirslanden Bern a.i., is available at +41 31 990 45 19 as well as inga.rosenbaum@hirslanden.ch , or the recruitment team of Hirslanden Bern at recruiting.bern@hirslanden.ch .
Please note that for data protection reasons we cannot consider paper applications (which will not be returned) or applications by e-mail. Please apply exclusively online via this tool.
Start date: Immediately or by arrangement
Type of employment: Permanent
Reference number: 75578
As the largest medical network in Switzerland, we set standards with our clinics, outpatient surgical centres and emergency departments. First-class medical quality and the well-being of people are at the centre of our focus.
For the Operating Department at Salem Hospital with specialisations in orthopaedics and traumatology, neurosurgery, hand surgery, gynaecology, urology/robot-assisted surgery, we are looking for a Head of Operating Theatre.
Head (a) of Operating Theatre Salem Hospital 80-100%
Head (a) of Operating Theatre Salem Hospital 80-100%
YOUR TASKS
- You lead the department in terms of personnel and professional matters according to the organisational chart
- You ensure an efficient and high-quality operational organisation in the operating theatre area
- You plan and conduct team meetings and promote collaboration within the team as well as the team culture
- You take responsibility for the induction of new employees as well as for the professional training and further education of the team
- You support the maximisation of operating theatre capacities and ensure compliance with the patient safety concept
- You participate in subject- and function-specific projects
- You share responsibility for quality in the operating theatre area, monitor the maintenance and routine service of all equipment and support the management of new acquisitions
YOUR PROFILE
- You have training as a specialist in operating theatre technology HF (foreign qualifications: including SRK recognition or at least positive PreCheck)
- In addition, you have solid professional experience in the operating theatre environment and have gained several years of leadership experience in an operating department
- You have completed leadership training or are willing to undertake it
- You value interdisciplinary collaboration and are committed both professionally and personally to our team
- You lead employees authentically, inclusively and appreciatively, promote their development and long-term commitment, fulfil your role model function, assert yourself when necessary and treat patients, relatives and employees with respect
- You think entrepreneurially and cost-consciously, make responsible decisions, ensure safety, quality and excellence in the operating theatre, work in a structured and reliable manner even in demanding situations, drive innovations and changes forward and consistently implement improvement potentials
- Your German language skills are very good orally and in writing (at least level B2)
SOME OF YOUR BENEFITS WITH US
- Family atmosphere with informal culture and collaboration at eye level
- Modern workplaces in the heart of Bern with the possibility of home office
- Diverse range of benefits (e.g. Publibike, public transport vouchers, discounts on fitness subscriptions, etc.)
- Discounted catering options in the restaurants in the clinics
- Extensive training and development opportunities
- Additional leisure time through the purchase of up to two weeks of holiday
- Changing time of up to four additional days off (depending on workload)
An overview of all our employment conditions and benefits can be found at: Teamdiagnose - What we lack is you.
For additional information, Inga Rosenbaum, Head of OISM Hirslanden Bern a.i., is available at +41 31 990 45 19 as well as inga.rosenbaum@hirslanden.ch , or the recruitment team of Hirslanden Bern at recruiting.bern@hirslanden.ch .
Please note that for data protection reasons we cannot consider paper applications (which will not be returned) or applications by e-mail. Please apply exclusively online via this tool.
The Hirslanden Group is the largest medical network in Switzerland. The group comprises 16 clinics in 9 cantons. It also operates 5 outpatient surgical centres, 18 radiology and 6 radiotherapy institutes. The group employs 11,025 staff.