Specialist Doctor in Oncology

Do you want to make a difference in your work and develop as a physician? Then we think you should apply for the position of Specialist Doctor in Oncology at the Oncology Clinic! The Oncology Clinic at the Regional Hospital in Östersund is responsible for oncological cancer treatment for residents of Jämtland and Härjedalen. We can provide almost all treatments on-site, but for treatments such as radiation therapy, we collaborate with Norrlands University Hospital in Umeå and Sundsvall Hospital. The clinic treats patients primarily from the surgery clinic. The most common diagnoses are breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, malignant melanoma, prostate cancer, and urinary tract cancer. We have high competence among our staff with nurses and nursing assistants, and we have both specialist-competent physicians and physicians in training. Oncology consultants from Umeå also visit regularly. We have a well-functioning system with contact nurses. We work closely with the palliative care unit for patients receiving palliative oncological treatment. The clinic also has a cancer rehabilitation team. The Surgery Division has the status of a university healthcare unit, and teaching, mentoring, and training of medical students at Umeå University are part of the position. We are positive and encourage clinical research, although it is not a requirement. Östersund Hospital is the only one in our region and houses most of the healthcare specialties. Region Jämtland Härjedalen is one of the county's largest employers with approximately 4,200 employees. Together, we work to develop the region's healthcare. With us, you have the opportunity to work where you make a difference for both residents and tourists, in a region that offers activity and relaxation with close access to nature and mountains. If you are considering taking the step to move here, we can help you find housing. 1 position(s). RESPONSIBILITIES Work at the Oncology Clinic involves typical physician duties. Training to become a specialist in oncology takes 5 years and requires you to meet the goals for specialization as established by the National Board of Health and Welfare. The content and duration of the training depend partly on the applicant's base specialty. To ensure that specialist doctors achieve competence in necessary areas, a large portion of rotations take place at Norrlands University Hospital. Specialist doctors also participate in Umeå's internal specialist training program. QUALIFICATIONS Licensed physician with previous professional experience. Experience in oncology is a merit, but most important is a willingness and ability to work with seriously ill patients and their families. Great emphasis is placed on your personal qualities, such as: Ability to create a supportive relationship with patients and their families. Ability to collaborate easily in interprofessional teams, both at the hospital, in primary care, and in municipal care. Swedish language skills at least at level C1 according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages. Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, Start: Start date by agreement. Your application should include: A structured CV Certificate of medical degree from the institution(s) where the physician completed their basic training. This also applies to physicians trained in another EU country or outside the EU. Credentials certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare. Specialist competence certificate from the National Board of Health and Welfare (if applicable) Documented supervisor training (if applicable) If applicable, current certificate of academic degree, such as Doctor of Medicine or Associate Professor, including date of dissertation and thesis title. If applicable, a complete updated publication list. Certificate/documentation of teaching experience and any other pedagogical merits. Any additional documented qualifications regarding, for example, clinical knowledge/experience, clinical development work, management experience, and other merits the applicant wishes to highlight as relevant to the position. We have an established procedure for recruitment and therefore politely but firmly decline contact from advertising vendors or other recruiters.

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