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Paediatrics sub-assistant positions

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Contact for questions or applications for the sub-assistant position

The UKBB offers six internships per month for paediatric sub-assistants, and up to eight places depending on applications for paediatric surgery. We are also happy to welcome international interns, but ask for your understanding that a certain number of places are reserved for national applicants.

The sub-assistants for the paediatric wards - neonatology, paediatric intensive care unit, emergency ward and the A1, A2 and oncology wards - are employed by Dr Isabelle Pramana, Head of Neonatology, has been appointed. As the person responsible for the sub-assistant system, she endeavours to meet the wishes of those interested.

Education

Under the supervision or guidance of senior or assistant doctors, you will care for hospitalised or outpatients. As a junior assistant, you will also work late and weekend shifts on the paediatric emergency ward. You can take part in all of the clinic's teaching events as well as numerous further training events. You will also have enough time for self-study.

General learning objectives

  • Take a medical history
  • Examine newborns, infants and children
  • Create differential diagnoses
  • Observe the course of the disease
  • Participation in parent-teacher conferences
  • Working together with the nursing and medical team
  • Participate in patient presentations during medical appointments

Further information on the activities of the orthopaedics team and key figures on correspondence with the faculty of your university can be found in the Annual reports.

Application

Before applying, please consult the list with the information on the vacant sub-assistant positions paediatrics.

If you would like to apply for a sub-assistant position in paediatrics, we need some documents from you.

Required documents for applicants with Swiss citizenship or a C permit:

  • A short letter of motivation
  • CV
  • Copies of the confirmation of enrolment
  • Copy of the last certificate
  • Your AHV/SV number

Additional documents for applicants without Swiss citizenship:

  • A copy of the passport
  • An original passport photo if you are staying in Switzerland for longer than three months
  • Whether you are spending time in Switzerland before or after your internship

Please send your application for an assistant position in paediatric surgery to bewerbung.unterassistenz@ukbb.ch

Counselling hotline for child and youth emergencies

The Medgate Kids Line provides quick and uncomplicated medical advice if your child is unwell. The medical team of our partner Medgate is available to you by telephone around the clock.

058 387 78 82
(billing via health insurance)

For emergencies abroad: Call the emergency number of your health insurance company. You will find this number on your health insurance card.

More information: On the Page of the emergency ward you will find everything you need to know about behaviour in emergencies, typical childhood illnesses and waiting times.

Important emergency numbers

144 Outpatient clinic
145 Tox Info Suisse (Poisonings)
117 Police
118 Fire brigade

UKBB

University Children's Hospital Basel
Spitalstrasse 33
4056 Basel | CH

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