Nurse with geriatric specialist training (m/w/d)

Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD) is one of the leading medical centres in Germany. With over 14,000 employees in more than 50 specialist departments, it offers first-class diagnostics and therapy. Around 80,000 patients are treated annually: in full- and semi-stationary as well as more than 1,000,000 outpatients. Senior Consultant (m/w/d) at the next possible time at the Centre for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Paraplegiology.

The geriatric early rehabilitation and orthopaedic station of the University Hospital Heidelberg will open the doors on 01.01.2026 and combines state-of-the-art medical care with a multi-professional approach in the care of older patients. Our goal is to promote the recovery process through individual care and activating measures and to enable the best possible return to everyday life. Another focus of this station is the testing and use of innovative technology for patient care. You are actively involved here!

Our Centre for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Paraplegiology in the beautiful Heidelberg district of Schlierbach. We are one of the largest and oldest clinics for musculoskeletal university medicine in Germany and part of Heidelberg University Hospital. Job ID: V000014158 Field of application: Care Service Centre for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Paraplegiology Location: Heidelberg Start date: now Field of activity: Care and function service Type of employment: full/part time (28.88 - 38.5 hours per week) Duration: unlimited Contract: TV-UK

You provide patients with specialized orthopaedic and accident-surgical diseases in a clinic of maximum care You work in a modern environment with high-quality equipment and digital documentation Self-employment and self-responsibility are important to you in your work design There is a varied area of responsibility and attractive (specialist) possibilities for further education such as practical instructions, wound management or algesiological assistance Care assistants and team assistants support our team in daily work

Senior Caregiver (m/w/d) or health and nursing staff (m/w/d) – and have a geriatric further education You will implement your patient-oriented care professionally in an interdisciplinary team with great commitment You are burning to help shape your day-to-day care with new ideas and thus to ensure patient welfare, patient safety and quality

Discharge agreement with regulated occupation keys Targeted and systematic incorporation Excellent technical and training opportunities at our Academy for Health Care Certified Nursing Education (CNE) – multimedia online training opportunities Innovative equipment in state-of-the-art clinics Varied tasks and individual development possibilities Self-employment, co-design and self-responsibility Interdisciplinary teamwork Kindness, competence and collegiateness in the team Compatibility of work and family (ferior care, backup assignment)

...and works in one of the most beautiful cities in Germany The UKHD is subject to the provisions of the Infection Protection Act. Therefore, a valid measles immunity certificate is necessary for all persons employed in the UKHD.

The UKHD lives diversity and appreciates diversity.

Regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, disability, origin or religion, we offer all the same opportunities. If a gender is underrepresented in a specific area, we attach particular importance to counteract this imbalance. In the case of equal suitability, competence and professional performance, we give priority to people with severe disabilities when considering open positions. JOBV1_EN