Resident in Cardio-thoracic Surgery

• You will deepen your knowledge in highly complex heart and lung surgery within one of the largest heart centers in the Netherlands
• You will gain broad work experience in acute situations, perform a wide range of procedures, and even learn to operate.
• You will work under the supervision of our experienced and prominent CT surgeons. This allows you to learn and develop quickly.
• An excellent preparation for a specialization in acute medicine, cardiology, or CT surgery.

As a resident in cardio-thoracic surgery, you will deal with complex and challenging cases in which all aspects of heart surgery and cardiology converge. One day you might assist patients on the ward or provide explanations about a procedure; the next day you are in the OR and may, under the supervision of a CT surgeon, remove a vein from a leg for a bypass operation. You may also be called for acute situations in the CCU, ICU, or ER, for example in the case of a tamponade or pneumothorax. In the outpatient clinic, you will take medical histories, initiate investigations, and provide patient education. In this way, you will get to know the full chain of cardio-thoracic care and develop a broad medical foundation in a short time. You will participate in major physician rounds and prepare patient consultations.

You will work closely with our experienced CT surgeons who will guide you well and actively think along with you regarding your development. The pace is high, your learning curve is steep, and no two days are the same. And, alongside hard work, we also find relaxation important. For instance, we regularly organize pleasant events or sporting activities with colleagues.

Sophie about her work as a resident in cardio-thoracic surgery: "The most beautiful thing about my work is the diversity: solving acute situations, learning to operate, and truly making a difference for patients. That combination makes this work so fascinating."

You will be working within the cardio-thoracic surgery partnership, where eight CT surgeons and a Chief de Clinique work intensively with cardiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and pulmonologists. Annually, we perform more than 1,500 open-heart surgeries (including TAVIs) and approximately 300 lung surgeries. With this, our cardio-thoracic surgery department is among the largest in Europe. Patients are referred to us from all over the country. We are also active in the scientific field, with 30-40 peer-reviewed publications per year.

The St. Antonius Heart Center in Nieuwegein holds a leading position in heart surgery in the Netherlands and beyond. Our cardio-thoracic surgeons are among the top in the field. They treat conditions of the heart, lungs, and the thoracic aorta, ranging from general heart surgery and aortic surgery to lung surgery and minimally invasive operations.

• Valuable work experience towards a specialization in, for example, acute care;
• An employment contract for a duration of one year;
• A gross monthly salary between € 4,824 and € 7,269 based on a 36-hour work week. (FWG 65, hospital collective labor agreement)
• Good secondary employment conditions, including a 13th month, a collective pension scheme, and various extra benefits of your choice with tax advantages;
• As an ANIOS, you receive a personal training budget of €500 per service year that you can use for a course, training, or symposium within the specialty or your area of interest.
• Excellent supervision and much attention to your personal development.

You love variety, challenge, and responsibility. During unexpected situations in which you must switch gears quickly, you maintain your calm. You are strong in clinical reasoning and act decisively. You are empathetic, communicate strongly, and know how to find the right tone even in difficult situations. You are self-assured, ambitious, and eager to invest in your own development. Above all, you are an enthusiastic colleague to work with.

In addition, you have:

• A completed medical degree;
• a valid BIG registration at the time you start working with us.

At St. Antonius, you work on (highly) complex care with your heart in the right place. We are a top-clinical teaching hospital where patient care, education, and research form the three solid pillars. Thanks to our size, we can truly make an impact, while remaining agile and personal. Here you can act, experiment, and push boundaries, always focused on better care and quality of life.

Our ambition is healthy: we want to move forward, but not at any cost. You will be given the space to grow, innovate, and learn from mistakes. Additionally, we offer various development opportunities, a good work/life balance, and job satisfaction. Because working should also remain fun.

We are curious to know who you are and what drives you as a physician. Send your CV and a short motivation via the application button to us. We will contact you quickly to discuss your possibilities and to get to know you. Are you still doubting if this specialty is for you? Feel free to shadow us for a day and experience it yourself. For questions, you can call Anyck Berk, AIOS CTC, via T 088-320 1177. She has all the details and will be happy to tell you more.

We are looking for multiple new colleagues. As long as this vacancy is visible on our website, you can respond.