Anesthesia Assistant

As an anesthesia assistant at the AVL, you will work in a hyper-modern operating department where the very latest techniques and equipment are standard. Within a single multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to our mission: ensuring cancer is no longer a deadly disease. You play a crucial role in this.
In close collaboration with our anesthesiologists, you will perform tasks relating to pre-, peri-, and postoperative patient care. As a hospital, we are at the forefront of surgical oncology and we are comparable to top clinical centers in Europe. Connecting a combination of cancer care, research, and (inter)national knowledge exchange makes it possible to deliver qualitatively excellent patient care. We offer the best possible oncological treatment for every patient. Tailored. With maximum personal attention.

Work is carried out according to the two-table system, allowing you to enjoy a high degree of independence. Highly complex procedures make your work interesting and require a great sense of responsibility. You deliver excellent care in collaboration with your direct teammates and colleagues from other (research) disciplines. Our anesthesiologists are highly involved and very approachable. The atmosphere and team dynamics within our department are unique. Every individual is seen and encouraged to keep their current professional knowledge up to date. Working at the cutting edge within a research context makes your work challenging and meaningful. We offer you a continuous learning environment, regularly organize clinical lessons, and encourage each other to attend symposia and congresses. Since September 2019, we have been training anesthesia staff. In short, your growth and development are central.

At the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, we all commit to the same goal: the best care for every patient and every type of cancer. That is no small feat. But not impossible. Here, science and care work together on innovation. Time and again, we find new ways that help people with cancer worldwide. Here we save lives, we win time and quality.

• You see major oncological surgery as a challenge.

• From a flexible, open working attitude, you strive for the best care for the patient.

• You are involved, positive, and have strong communication skills and excellent command of the Dutch language.

• With the growth we are experiencing, your development is also central; therefore, the ability to learn is an indispensable competence.

• You are available for 9-hour day shifts from 07:30 - 17:00, intermediate shifts from 09:30 - 19:00, and evening shifts from 13:30 - 23:00. Following the evening shift, you work an on-call shift. On weekends, you work a 12-hour on-call shift. We maintain a response time of half an hour.

The basis for your terms of employment is in accordance with the Cao Ziekenhuizen (Collective Labour Agreement for Hospitals). You will receive from us:

• A contract for an indefinite period; 

• A gross monthly salary between € 3,903 and € 5,503 (in accordance with CAO as of 1/8/2026) based on a 36-hour work week, corresponding to FWG 55 and depending on your experience;

• Starting September 1, 2025, you will receive a temporary labor market allowance. This allowance is a gross allowance amounting to 10% of your gross monthly salary and runs until August 31, 2027, inclusive;

• 144 vacation hours and 57 hours of Personal Life Stage Budget, based on full-time employment;

• An annual 8.33% holiday allowance and a fixed year-end bonus of 8.33%;

• A travel allowance of € 0.23 per km;

• Free parking at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, but with our bicycle scheme and discounts on public transport, we also make it attractive for you to leave the car behind;

• A great opportunity in a specialized hospital where you can also continue to learn and grow if you wish: the AVL Academy offers innovative and inspiring education in the field of oncological expertise, skills, and personal development;

• Opportunities to exercise at our Fit Boutiqs;

• An active staff association and Young AVL: associations that organize sporting, cultural, and creative activities and events;

• An employer contribution of 50% towards your pension at Pensioenfonds Zorg & Welzijn and collective discounts with health insurers IZZ, Zorg en Zekerheid, and Zilveren Kruis.