ANIOS Neurology

• Gross monthly salary from € 4,729 to € 7,127 (based on a 36-hour contract) including 8.33% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus
• A one-year contract (for an average of 38 hours per week) with the possibility of extension
• The option to work part-time
• Travel allowance
• A neurologist as a mentor with whom you have regular contact regarding your goals and development
• ABCDE training
• Scenario training for acute neurological conditions
• Interesting interdisciplinary education
• Opportunities to give presentations or provide education
• Drinks for junior doctors and a monthly croquette lunch
• An annual weekend away with the entire department

As an ANIOS Neurology, you will gain a lot of experience with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves, working both independently and alongside enthusiastic specialists. This allows you to lay a solid foundation for your medical career.

Location: Heerlen and Sittard

• You will work under the supervision of neurologists in the clinic, the outpatient clinic, and the emergency department. You will also regularly work shifts.
• You will be involved in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain, nerves, spinal cord, and muscles. Think of strokes, traumatology, movement disorders, dementia, epilepsy, infectious diseases, headaches, and neuromuscular diseases.
• You will start with a 4-6 week induction period. As soon as it feels right, you will begin working more independently. Even then, you are never alone; the neurologist will guide you whenever necessary.
• You can always reach out to the (sub)specialists with questions. They will actively involve you in thinking about the diagnosis and treatment, so that you learn a lot yourself.
• For interesting cases, the neurologist will regularly call you in to observe. You are encouraged to take on these educational cases, always under proper supervision.
• You will work together with almost all other specialties.
• You will also conduct family meetings, and a neurologist will help you handle these types of conversations effectively.

• One week you will work 4 days of 9 hours, the next week 5 days. On average, you will work one weekend shift twice a month. Additionally, about 6-7 times a year, you will have a block of 7 evening shifts followed by a free weekend and 7 night shifts.

You will learn about various neurological disorders. From headaches to paralysis, from dementia to epilepsy. This makes this position not only a good stepping stone for neurology training, but also for, for example, general practice.

As an ANIOS Neurology, you are part of a friendly, varied, and driven department. The neurologists are eager to teach you more about their specific areas of interest and will help you to become increasingly independent.

"Working as an ANIOS Neurology at Zuyderland is very educational, even if you don't want to become a neurologist. It helps you as a starting physician to learn more about common and less common conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's, and nerve pain." - ER junior doctor

As an ANIOS Neurology at Zuyderland, you have a responsible job in which you never have to do everything alone. You are part of a close group of junior doctors and neurologists from whom you can learn a lot. As soon as you are ready, you will be given a lot of independence. Furthermore, the specialists always ensure interesting learning moments, and you will learn a lot from unique cases. This position is not only a good preparation for neurology training, but also if you want to become a general practitioner, rehabilitation physician, geriatrician, or neurosurgeon afterwards.

Read what else you will receive

You are (currently or soon to be) an enthusiastic junior doctor. You are welcome if you want to become a neurologist, but also if you are still orienting yourself. This position is also a good stepping stone for a future as a general practitioner, rehabilitation physician, geriatrician, or neurosurgeon. Whatever steps you take next, you have the ambition to become a good and dedicated physician. You work efficiently and proactively. You enjoy collaborating and like to acquire new knowledge and learn new skills.

"You are part of a close group of junior doctors and (sub)specialists from whom you can learn a lot. As soon as you are ready, you will be given a lot of independence. But you are never alone."

Working as a junior doctor at Zuyderland: what is it like?

View the experience stories of other junior doctors on our special site. Here you will also find more info and read what your future workday as a junior doctor at Zuyderland could look like.

Working as a junior doctor

At the Neurology department of Zuyderland, we provide the best possible care to patients with neurological disorders. The department is located at the sites in Sittard and Heerlen. Clinical and ER patients are only seen in Heerlen. We also have various specialized clinics and centers. For example, the Academic MS Center, the Brain Care Unit, the Headache Center, and the Parkinson's clinic are connected to our department. Within the department, we have close contact with other specialties, such as psychiatrists, geriatricians, vascular surgeons, and neurosurgeons.

At Neurology, you will become part of a close-knit team with a great atmosphere. Our department consists of 26 neurologists, 17 AIOS (residents), 6 ANIOS (junior doctors), physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The department is very diverse in every respect. We have thinkers and doers, and everyone has their own areas of interest. Furthermore, we believe it is important to help each other and to truly do things together. And when the shift is over? We also organize fun activities with the team.

The Neurology department of Zuyderland has one of the fifteen recognized main training programs for Neurologists. For this, we collaborate with other neurology training institutions in the southeast Netherlands region. Every year, ANIOS can transition to a training position (AIOS). The professional or training group decides on this.
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Zuyderland: your hospital?

Making even complex and intensive care feel as everyday as possible - that is our mission. That is why we believe in a pleasant atmosphere, a good conversation, and also laughing together. With more than 10,000 employees, Zuyderland is the largest medical center in Limburg. We are a peripheral hospital that prioritizes high-quality care.

As a top-clinical teaching hospital, we deliver excellent, local, and innovative patient care in a welcoming environment. We also devote much attention to training you to be the medical specialist for the future. Our vision? That the best training is as personal as possible. You decide for yourself what your learning path looks like. We help you map out your path and offer the positive environment in which you can grow well.

Interested? Apply directly!

Have you become enthusiastic about this vacancy? Apply immediately and send us your motivation and CV. For this, please email drs. T. Schreuder, trainer, or dr. E. Hoff, deputy trainer. This can be done via Ms. drs. Arlette Vankan, training coordinator Neurology department, ar.vankan@zuyderland.nl.

Would you like to know more or do you have questions about the vacancy? Or would you like to shadow for half a day to make an informal acquaintance? That is always possible. Arlette VanKan, training coordinator Neurology department, and Marloes Brinkman & Marieke Dogterom, both AIOS Neurology, are ready to answer your questions. Feel free to contact us via ar.vankan@zuyderland.nl or via 088 - 45 99 717.

Do you have questions about HR matters? Then mail to medischeopleidingen@zuyderland.nl or call 088 - 45 98 000 (option 5 - option 2).

A reference check and screening may be part of the procedure. For all positions within Zuyderland, a VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) is required.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.