The Lymphedema Specialist Clinic is a specialized function within specialized lymphology care and operates as an outpatient clinic within Stockholm County Health Services (SLSO). The clinic is located at Sabbatsbergs Hospital near Odenplan in newly renovated facilities. Organizationally, the operations fall under the Center for Cancer Rehabilitation, which is located in nearby facilities.
The clinic's mission is to investigate suspected lymphedema and offer specialized lymphedema treatment when primary care is insufficient.
We see patients of all ages, including children. Multiprofessional teamwork and systematic improvement efforts characterize the clinic. The team consists of physicians, physical therapists/lymph therapists, occupational therapists/lymph therapists, dietitian, and counselor—approximately eight people in total. The clinic is likely to expand further in the coming year. We are a creative workplace with high expertise.
About the position:
The role involves investigating and diagnosing patients with suspected lymphedema and assessing patients for lymphedema treatment. You will work closely with the unit's lymph therapists and also provide consultative support to other healthcare providers.
The need for a physician in the clinic corresponds to approximately one full-time position. The position could be divided into two part-time assignments if there is a desire to combine it with other activities. There may also be an opportunity to work part-time at the Center for Cancer Rehabilitation.
Qualifications:
Licensed physician, preferably with specialist competency in general medicine, dermatology, oncology, or another relevant discipline.
Experience working with lymphedema is a merit.
Personal qualities:
We are looking for someone who is positive, demonstrates commitment, and has a patient-focused approach. To thrive with us, you need good collaboration skills and high social competence in interactions with both patients and colleagues. You are independent but also value good teamwork. You are interested in development and curious about trying new ways of working. Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities.
Other information:
Start date in fall 2026 according to agreement. The position is expected to correspond to 40-100% of a full-time position.
Employment type according to agreement; permanent position or hourly employment.
The position will be filled subject to proper decisions being made.
Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis during the application period.
For questions, please contact Unit Manager Anneli Hedlund tel. 08-123 687 30 or Operations Manager Ylva Svahn, tel 08-123 401 12.
The position will be filled subject to it not needing to be used for internal redeployment, according to applicable regulations.
For patient-facing work within Stockholm County Health Services:
- background checks are conducted prior to employment decisions in accordance with SLSO's overall instructions for background checks at employment.
- employees who will have patient contact must undergo a new employee health examination, according to applicable directives, which is conducted through occupational health services before employment.
- in addition to Swedish professional licensure, good knowledge of the Swedish language corresponding to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is required. The same requirement is guideline for non-licensed personnel with patient contact.
Stockholm County Health Services (SLSO) is one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers with 11,600 employees. We offer healthcare within Region Stockholm's jurisdiction in psychiatry, primary care, geriatrics, ASIH, emergency care, specialist somatic care, habilitation and health, and medical devices. In collaboration with the Karolinska Institute, we conduct research, education, and development. Read more about SLSO here.
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The clinic's mission is to investigate suspected lymphedema and offer specialized lymphedema treatment when primary care is insufficient.
We see patients of all ages, including children. Multiprofessional…