Apply at five hospitals at the same time in the Utrecht region
Anyone wanting to work in a hospital in the Utrecht region can now find all vacancies at once via Jouwziekenhuisbaan.nl. This is where UMC Utrecht, together with Diakonessenhuis, Tergooi MC, Meander Medisch Centrum and St. Antonius Ziekenhuis, post their job opportunities. Is your dream job not listed here? Then leave your details in the talent pool.
Vacancies and talent pool
Through this new platform, the route to working in the hospital is made as easy as possible. The UMC Utrecht is currently mainly looking for medical secretaries, pharmacy assistants and doctors’ assistants, but you can also apply for other positions via the talent pool. You can leave your details here if you are interested in medical or support positions at UMC Utrecht or another hospital.
Working together for a future-proof job market
The Jouwziekenhuisbaan.nl platform is part of a larger cooperation between hospitals in the region. Facilitated by employer organisation Utrechtzorg, UMC Utrecht works together with Diakonessenhuis, Tergooi MC, Meander Medisch Centrum, St. Antonius Hospital, Princess Máxima Center, Ziekenhuis Rivierenland and Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei. Through various projects, UMC Utrecht is committed to addressing staff shortages in hospitals. This platform is a tangible result of this cooperation.
Take a quick look at jouwziekenhuisbaan.nl.
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