LUMC as an employer
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Patients can trust that they are treated according to the most up-to-date scientific standards. In this way, our students are prepared for a lifetime of innovation and learning. Researchers are inspired and able to test their findings directly in practice. Healthcare professionals are given the opportunity to work with the latest equipment.
We strive for the highest quality in healthcare, education, and (international) research. We believe in curing, but also in prevention. We call this pushing boundaries to get better.
“We each have our own field of expertise, but together we are one LUMC.”
What do we stand for?
With us, you contribute to innovative healthcare for today and tomorrow. You do this together with colleagues in education, research, and patient care. As an academic medical center, LUMC strives for a workforce that reflects society. We are committed to the highest quality in healthcare, education, and (international) research, where diverse perspectives are essential. Sustainability is also a key priority for us: we are dedicated to a healthy future, not only for people but also for the planet. In line with these values, we aim to be a creative and inspiring workplace, where it is essential that everyone feels at home, safe, and recognized. With us, it’s about who you are and what you contribute, regardless of your background. Together, we work towards a sustainable and inclusive future, both for the people around us and for the world we live in. Together, we are LUMC.
Personal development
LUMC is shaped by its employees. Talent, commitment, and collaboration determine the quality of our work. That’s why we give you the space to develop yourself personally—we want you to enjoy working with us and to stay. This also means we are happy to invest in you. You will have ample opportunity to take relevant courses and training. LUMC Learning Portal Career Center LUMC Healthcare Education For Leaders
As soon as you start working at LUMC, you gain access to the LUMC Learning Portal. This platform offers a wide range of courses in personal effectiveness, leadership and management, language and writing skills, safety and health, quality management, and IT skills. For specific employee groups, we can also provide tailored courses. Our courses are freely accessible, allowing you to get started right away. You can choose from workshops, multi-day training programs, and e-learning modules. All courses are delivered by experienced trainers and support both your professional and personal development.
Whatever your role at LUMC, you can continue to grow. We actively encourage personal development and are happy to think along with you about career opportunities both within and beyond LUMC. Our digital Career Portal offers tools and information to help you take the next step yourself. You can also join workshops or speak with one of our career advisors, who will support you in exploring your career, development, and future plans. You won’t receive ready-made answers, but you will gain insights, tips, and skills to move forward independently.
LUMC Healthcare Education provides basic and specialized training for nurses, as well as programs for allied health professions such as clinical perfusionists, operating room assistants, and anesthesia staff. We also offer a wide range of continuing education courses for various healthcare professionals.
We offer a variety of tools, workshops, training sessions, and programs to help leaders further develop their leadership skills. In the coming years, all leaders will participate in an intensive leadership program. There is a dedicated program for each management level, giving you the opportunity to connect with colleagues from different parts of LUMC and collaborate on complex challenges.
Work-life balance
LUMC considers a healthy work-life balance essential, which is why we offer you the opportunity to work flexibly. Together with your manager, you make agreements about how your hours are distributed throughout the year. For example, if you have a 36-hour workweek, this could mean working 40 hours one week and 32 hours the next.
Working from home
LUMC has a hybrid working policy, allowing employees to work partly from home. You will receive a home working allowance for each day you work from home. The number of days you can work remotely depends on your job category, ranging from 0% to 60%, always in consultation with your manager.
Additional leave
LUMC offers a flexible leave scheme. Based on the collective labor agreement (CAO), a full-time position (36 hours) entitles you to 180 hours of annual leave. Need more time off? You have the option to purchase additional leave. You can also save up leave from various sources to create a better work-life balance. In addition, we offer other types of leave, such as emergency leave and care leave.
Childcare
Do you have children and want to make use of childcare? You can do so at Langhors, LUMC’s own childcare center. You can register with Langhors as early as three months into your pregnancy.
Childcare
If you have children, you may want to make use of childcare. We collaborate with daycare center Langhors, but you are also free to choose another provider.
You can register your child with Partou childcare Langhors from the beginning of your pregnancy. This is advisable, as there may be waiting lists.
Childcare Langhors is for children aged 0 to 4 years. Its operations are managed by Partou. Langhors has a mixed group with a total of 44 childcare places: 24 available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and 20 on Wednesday and Friday. The center is open 52 weeks a year on all working days. Regular daycare hours are from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with extended care available from 7:00 AM if needed.
Address
Childcare center Langhors is located in the Poortgebouw at LUMC:
Rijnsburgerweg 10
2333 AA Leiden
Costs
The rates for Langhors can be found on the Partou childcare Langhors website.
Childcare allowance
LUMC does not provide a reimbursement for childcare, as this is arranged by law through the Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst). The amount of childcare allowance you receive depends on factors such as your income and the number of contracted working hours of the parent with the fewest working hours. More information on allowances and how to apply can be found on the Belastingdienst website.
Where to find more information
- Visit the Partou Langhors website for more details about the childcare center (please refer to the information above for rates and registration procedures).
- For general information about childcare allowance, visit Rijksoverheid.nl or Belastingdienst.nl.
- For questions within LUMC, you can email: Kinderopvang@lumc.nl
UMC collective labor agreement
Employees of LUMC fall under the Collective Labor Agreement for University Medical Centers (CAO UMC). We offer very attractive employment conditions. In addition to your monthly salary and an annual holiday allowance of 8%, you will also receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%. You can also count on an excellent commuting allowance and a pension scheme with ABP, in which LUMC covers as much as 70% of the pension contribution. This means your net salary may be higher than you initially expect. Salary scales are established for all positions, with a minimum and maximum amount. Based on your education and work experience, we will agree on your salary level. If your role requires working irregular hours or being on call, additional allowances or compensation apply. For example, we offer an on-call or standby allowance of up to €12.50 gross per hour, and an irregular hours allowance of up to 72% on Sundays and public holidays. Sample calculation Want to know more?
You can use the Raet.nl website to make a gross-to-net salary calculation. This will give you an idea of your net salary at LUMC. Make sure to select the sector “UMC-ABP.” If you select “Hospitals,” the calculation will be based on a different collective agreement and will therefore not be accurate.
If you would like more information about your salary, allowances, vacation days, and other aspects of your employment at LUMC, you can view the collective labor agreement online.
Smoke-free generation
LUMC believes it is important that children grow up smoke free and that people are not tempted to light a cigarette. We also have a responsibility to set a good example when it comes to healthy behavior, not only for our patients, but also for visitors, colleagues, students and society as a whole. That is why we are committed to a smoke free generation.
“A smoke free LUMC means that smoking is not allowed anywhere on our premises, not even on the sidewalk or at the entrance to the complex. Everyone should be able to enter our buildings in a smoke free environment.”
Since December 2018, the front areas of our campus have been smoke free, and since 2020, the entire LUMC site is completely smoke free. We want our employees, students, patients and visitors to be aware of the risks of smoking and to know where to seek help if they want to quit. As a future or current LUMC colleague, you can take part in the dedicated smoking cessation program offered by Sinefuma. We will do everything we can to support you in quitting smoking.
Will you join us in working towards a smoke free generation?
Leiden, City of Discoveries
LUMC is located in the beautiful city of Leiden, a place full of things to discover, see, and experience. It has a rich history, many museums, theaters, and a lively city center. As the City of Discoveries, Leiden is home to the oldest university in the Netherlands, which ranks among Europe’s top institutions for education and research. Several members of the Dutch royal family, including King Willem Alexander, have studied at Leiden University. Leiden is a true university city with a vibrant atmosphere. Its historic city center offers a wide range of bars, restaurants, and cafés, as well as plenty of shops, from major fashion chains to small boutiques. The city is also known for its beautiful canals. Did you know Leiden has 28 kilometers of canals and waterways and no fewer than 88 bridges? That makes it second only to Amsterdam in terms of waterways, so Leiden is best experienced from the water. Culturally, there is also plenty to explore. Leiden is the birthplace of the famous artist Rembrandt van Rijn. As you walk through the city, you experience 800 years of visible history. Leiden is known for its historic center, featuring canals, city gates, bridges, windmills, a fortress, an observatory, the Hortus Botanicus, weavers’ houses, courtyards, two large late Gothic churches, and many monumental buildings. It is also home to the oldest theater in the Netherlands, the Leidse Schouwburg. Leiden is centrally located in the Randstad, close to the Green Heart, the bulb-growing region, and the coast. Both large and small organizations are based here, including LUMC. Located next to the central station, LUMC is the largest employer in the region with nearly 9,000 employees, making Leiden an attractive place to live and work. If you live or work here, you can also enjoy the city’s annual events, such as the Lakenfeesten, Leiden Culinair, the Blues and Jazz Week, the Leiden Marathon, and of course the famous Leidens Ontzet. In short, you will never be bored in Leiden. Discover for yourself everything this city has to offer.