UZ Leuven
UZ Leuven Jobs: Job Openings and Careers
UZ Leuven by the Numbers
Working at UZ Leuven
Working at UZ Leuven means joining Belgium’s largest university hospital and contributing every day to world-class care. Affiliated with KU Leuven, the hospital combines specialized care, education, and cutting-edge clinical research in an atmosphere of teamwork, compassion, and passion.
UZ Leuven has nearly 10,000 employees (9,981) spread across four campuses (Gasthuisberg, Sint-Rafaël, Sint-Pieter, and Pellenberg). Each year, the hospital handles approximately 776,000 outpatient visits, 72,000 emergency room visits, 53,000 hospitalizations, and 58,000 surgical procedures. In 2026, it ranked 37th on Newsweek’s global list of the best hospitals—the highest-ranked Belgian hospital on the list.
UZ Leuven is hiring nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, as well as administrative, technical, and logistics staff. The working language is Dutch. See below for all current job openings at UZ Leuven, updated daily.
Current Job Openings at UZ Leuven
To apply for job openings at the hospital—whether as a doctor, nurse, or paramedic— download the Mymedjob app onyour phone and follow the steps. You can reuse the information you provide to apply for other hospital jobs without having to re-enter everything. It’s simple, intuitive, and, above all, fast.
Nursing Job Openings at the Liège University Hospital
Intensive Care Nurse (M/F/X)
Permanent Position · Full-time · Sart Tilman · 2 days ago
Operating Room Nurse
Permanent Position · Full-time · Sart Tilman · 5 days ago
Geriatric Nurse
Fixed-term contract · Part-time · N-D des Bruyères · 1 week ago
Job Openings at UZ Leuven
Anesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician
Permanent Position · Full-time · Gasthuisberg Campus · 2 weeks ago
Paramedical Job Openings at the Liège University Hospital
Physical Therapist — Rehabilitation
Fixed-term contract · Full-time · Ourthe-Amblève · 4 days ago
Medical Imaging Technologist
Permanent Position · Full-time · Sart Tilman · 1 week ago
Benefits and Working Conditions
UZ Leuven offers a competitive compensation package (including recognition of prior service) and a wide range of benefits:
Meal vouchers, group insurance, and hospitalization insurance for you and your family
Full recognition of seniority in the sector, as well as weekend, night shift, and on-call premiums.
Continuing Education & Academic Programs
Internal catalog, funded specializations, and close ties to ULiège.
Improved Mobility
TEC/SNCB commuter pass provided, free on-site parking, bicycle allowance.
Work-Life Balance
On-site daycare at the Sart Tilman campus, flexible work hours, 26+ days of vacation.
Group Insurance & Hospitalization Insurance
Comprehensive coverage for employees, preferential rates for family members.
Company cafeteria
Discounted meals at every location, with sustainable options on the menu.
How to Apply to UZ Leuven
Applying to UZ Leuven through MyMedjob takes less than five minutes. Here are the four steps in the recruitment process:
1. Create your MyMedjob profile
Resume, diplomas, and INAMI visa/certification, if applicable. Submit once; valid everywhere.
2. Apply for the position you've chosen
Apply in 2 minutes. Immediate acknowledgment of receipt from the CHU's HR department.
3. Interview & Selection
Depending on the position being filled, the selection process may involve several steps. The final interview is the last step in the selection process.
4. Proposal & Reception
Salary based on a pay scale, followed by an onboarding program with a mentor.
Unsolicited Application to UZ Leuven
Is your field not listed among our current job openings? Submit an unsolicited application: the recruitment department will contact you as soon as a position matches your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions About Employment at UZ Leuven
Pay is based on the IFIC pay scales for the public hospital sector. A nurse with a bachelor’s degree starts at Category 14 (approximately €3,300 gross per month, excluding bonuses); night shift, weekend, and specialization bonuses are added to this, as well as full recognition of prior service.
Yes. The hospital offers student jobs and takes on many interns. A successful internship during the last two years of your studies can give you access to a fast-track selection process.
The interview combines an HR discussion (career path, motivation) and a technical interview with the department head. For healthcare positions, a practical test may be part of the selection process. You will receive feedback within 2 to 3 weeks.
Yes. UZ Leuven is a Dutch-speaking hospital: proficiency in Dutch is required for positions involving patient contact. For degrees earned outside Belgium, equivalency is required, and for healthcare professionals, a visa or INAMI accreditation is required.
Yes. Part-time work is widely available, and schedules can be tailored to fit your lifestyle, depending on the department.
Recruitment is taking place across all four campuses: Gasthuisberg (main campus), Sint-Rafaël and Sint-Pieter in Leuven, and Pellenberg.
A confirmation of receipt is sent immediately via MyMedjob. The recruitment team typically responds within 10 business days; the entire process takes 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the position.
Location and Accessibility
- Main Campus — Gasthuisberg: Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven
- 3 other campuses: Sint-Rafaël and Sint-Pieter (Leuven) and Pellenberg
- Train to Leuven, then take a De Lijn bus · secure bike parking on site
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