Would you like to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where your medical expertise can make a difference both nationally and internationally? The Trauma Platoon in Gothenburg is now seeking experienced anesthesiologists for an exciting and varied position at the Hospital Battalion.
About the Trauma Platoon
The Trauma Platoon consists of the Swedish Armed Forces' only two full-time trauma teams together with command and support functions. The Trauma Platoon's task is to train, develop and maintain mobile and rapidly deployable trauma teams for crisis and war as well as national and international operations.
The Trauma Platoon also supports the development of trauma teams throughout the Swedish Armed Forces.
The purpose of the trauma teams is to perform triage, advanced resuscitation and life-saving surgery in cases of delayed evacuation from the battlefield. They are light units with short deployment times that can be utilized within the country to support ongoing operations, and as forward tactical medical support in international operations.
Main Work Duties
As a physician, you shall, based on the patient's individual needs and sometimes complex injuries, independently and with limited resources, resuscitate and perform damage control measures. The professional role may also include triaging patients in the acute phase.
Work can occur under pressured conditions, and work environments are of a physically challenging nature. Work in the trauma team takes place primarily prehospitally and parts of the work time are conducted abroad in international military operations. When you are not in active duty, you conduct training, both as a student and instructor, participate in exercises, or plan for upcoming operations.
Resuscitation according to DATC.
Responsibility for patient ventilation and fluid balance
Stabilize patient for transport to higher level of care/handoff to another unit
Plan for perioperative and postoperative care
The professional role also includes combat training in order to be able to protect and defend your own team and patients.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Licensed physician with specialist examination in anesthesia and intensive care. Knowledge must be current
Experience in trauma care
Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish and English
In full health and meets the requirements in FM Fyss
Driver's license class B
Personal Qualities
You are flexible, which allows you to quickly adapt to different situations, environments and work constellations. Your collaborative ability is important as you share knowledge, experience and information and support others in striving to achieve common goals. You are aware of your own strengths and areas of development and utilize opportunities for knowledge acquisition. You strive to continuously develop in your professional role.
Great weight will be placed on personal suitability.
MERIT FACTORS
Military basic training, one of the following: completed military service, basic soldier training for international service (GSU INT), basic military training (GMU) or basic soldier training (GSU).
Military driver's licenses.
Military healthcare training.
Previous military service abroad
For the authority's mission to be successful, it is required that all employees act in accordance with the values that exist. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se).
Other Information
Employment form: Permanent position, full-time 100%
The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.
Employment level: Full-time. Travel and evening/weekend duty occur in the position.
Work location: Gothenburg
Civil position: Civil
Start date: By agreement
Salary: Individual salary determination
Information about the Position
Simon Boije af Gennäs
Reachable via switchboard 08–7887500
Information about the Recruitment
Julia Åhsberg
Reachable via switchboard 08–7887500
Trade Union Representatives
Försvarförbundet, mailto:[email protected]
SEKO, mailto:[email protected]
SACO, mailto:[email protected]
Officersförbundet, mailto:[email protected]
Application
Welcome to submit your application no later than 2026-08-21. Your application should include a CV, diploma certificates, and a cover letter where you explain why you are suited for this position.
Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.
Please note vacation period during weeks 28–32.
Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.
Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:
The Swedish Armed Forces Medical Center (FömedC) is the Swedish Armed Forces' center for the medical defense function, located in Gothenburg. FömedC consists of a management with staff, the Swedish Armed Forces' combat school for defense medicine (FSS), the Functional Unit (FunkE), and the Hospital Battalion (Sjhbat). The center has licensed healthcare professionals including physicians, veterinarians, nurses and more. There are officers, reserve officers, civilian staff and conscripts. The Swedish Armed Forces Medical Center is part of Gothenburg Garrison.
Every day and every hour our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both large and small, both at home and around the world.
In the Swedish Armed Forces there is a strong value base built on openness, results and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, fitness benefits and a good balance between work and private life.
Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Usually Swedish citizenship is required.
Security vetting with register check will be conducted before employment according to chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed for war readiness. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The nature of this varies depending on the type of position.
A CV and personal letter must be attached to the employment application. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.
Calls from external recruitment companies and sales representatives are not welcome.Would you like to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where your medical expertise can make a difference both nationally and internationally? The Trauma Platoon in Gothenburg is now seeking experienced anesthesiologists for an exciting and varied position at the Hospital Battalion.
About the Trauma Platoon
The Trauma Platoon consists of the Swedish Armed Forces' only two full-time trauma teams together with command and support functions. The Trauma Platoon's task is to train, develop and maintain mobile and rapidly deployable trauma teams for crisis and war as well as national and…
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Type
job
Status
active
Visibility
public
City
Västra Frölunda
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57.667594544389, 11.834654014623
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Published
3. 7. 2026
Edited
2. 8. 2026
Specifications
Region
Västra Götalands län
Duration
Tills vidare
Employer
FÖRSVARSMAKTEN
Postcode
42676
Open positions
2
Profession
Specialistläkare
Salary Type
Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
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