Joint performance
The wonderful feeling of doing something meaningful
Whether in contact with patients or behind the scenes: What unites us all at the University Hospital is the good feeling of making an important contribution to healthcare in the region. This is also widely recognized outside the university hospital.
Jonathan Nagel, Project Manager in IT
"What have I achieved by implementing IT projects for large car manufacturers? When I do this in a hospital, I make sure that nurses, midwives and doctors can help people. That's why I prefer to work here."
Lina Stöver, trainee medical technologist for laboratory analysis
"We also provide added value for society here, which was also very important to me when choosing my apprenticeship."
Christoph Goedecke, Information Security
"I am thrilled that the future of medicine is being researched at the University Hospital."
Diversity and tolerance
Stay yourself, come to us!
As part of the Diversity Charter, we are committed to diversity and respectful coexistence 365 days a year in projects or through our daily work. We are specialists from all areas. From the Veedel and from all over the world. Everyone is welcome.
Dennis Schiller, intensive care nurse
"Everyone is welcome here, just as they are. I've never experienced that in other companies."
Christianne Moreas, Technical Laboratory Manager
"The University Hospital of Cologne invests a great deal in equality and recognition of individual employees."
Armando Perez, health and nursing professional
"We all have respect for each other. That's one of the main reasons why I wanted to work here."
Become part of a working environment that challenges and encourages you
Further development
At the University Hospital, everything is a little bigger and faster - and to your advantage. According to our survey in 2024, 78% of employees find their work varied and diverse. The range of exciting tasks and further training gives you the freedom to pursue your own career path. Thanks to our flexible working models, you always have enough time for your private life.
Emilie Vogel, nursing specialist with a specialization in paediatrics
"I can do a lot of further training here. The areas of work are very diverse. There's almost nothing you can't do here."
Martina Ostermann, Head of General Nursing
"I didn't follow the classic career path. It was important for me to get to know the structures behind the processes."
Hannah Schragen, trainee medical technologist for radiology
"I'm already thinking about the future and the university hospital offers me the best opportunities for further training."
Individual offers
Full commitment, lots of support
As an employer, we are always at your side. For example, when we talk about your development and plan your next career steps together in the annual review. Or if you need advice in a difficult situation.
Samuel Cahn, nurse on the Post Anesthesia Care Unit
"Whether someone is a single parent or has an illness. We really try to respond to everyone."
Dr. Janina Fischer Mertens, specialist in paediatrics and paediatric surgery
"I can combine my family and my job so well because my team and my employers, Pediatric Surgery and Pediatrics, have found a common concept."
Andreas Meynardt, Clinical Nursing student
"In my view, the University Hospital of Cologne shows a lot of care for its employees."
Sebastian Naeve, surgical assistant
"From my experience so far, I can say that the university hospital offers great training opportunities."
Good leadership is important to us
Key Success Factor
Our leaders play a key role in shaping our culture. That’s why we support them with training in employee development, communication, conflict management, diversity, and labor law, as well as individual coaching. The 2024 employee survey shows that these efforts are paying off: 80% rate their leaders’ approachability as excellent.
As the saying goes? Cologne is a feeling.
Team cohesion
And this is also reflected in the university hospital. The fact that everyone helps each other is as natural as having a good time together. Whether in everyday working life or at the summer party, soccer tournament or the next team event.
Angelo Straus, trainee anesthesia assistant
"My clear benefits: team spirit and good communication with other teams."
According to our employee survey conducted in 2024, 75% of colleagues share this view.
Nikolina Stikovac, midwife
"I love my large team, everyone is very collegial and we can learn from each other."
Jann Missing, Chief Fire Officer
"Everything here is big but still very familiar, for me my station is like a family business."
