At Folktandvården Västra Götaland, you contribute to equitable health and quality of life for all people at every stage of life. Here you will encounter a culture characterized by collaboration, commitment, and joy, with access to modern technology and experts in all areas. There is always someone to learn from and many colleagues to enjoy working with. We offer stability for a secure everyday life and opportunities to grow throughout your continued career.
Become part of something bigger. Welcome to Folktandvården!
We are now seeking a collaborative dentist who wants to make a difference.
Primary Responsibilities and Tasks
At Folktandvården Vänersborg, you will see patients of all ages with many different care needs. As a dentist with us, you play an important role in ensuring that patients feel well-received and secure during their visit. You will use your full range of expertise while the position also demands creativity, empathy, and a service-oriented approach.
The position includes, among other things:
Working both independently and collaboratively with your colleagues in the treatment room
Handling both routine examinations and more advanced treatments and emergency dental care
Serving as the team's specialist in oral diagnostics
Mentoring dental students in clinical training (VFU), 2 days/week during rotation periods
Our clinic is equipped with an OPG, digital radiography equipment, and digital impression taking. We are a VFU clinic that receives students from the dental and dental hygiene programs at University of Gothenburg as well as students from the dental nursing program. Mentoring of VFU students will periodically become part of your role.
Our clinic currently has a total of 37 employees with 12 treatment rooms. You can read more about our opening hours and directions on our website: Folktandvården Vänersborg - Folktandvården
Required Qualifications and Profile
Licensed dentist with several years of professional experience
Interest in both pediatric and adult dentistry
Interest in, and preferably experience with, mentoring VFU students
Completed mentor training of 7.5 credits, or willingness to complete it after starting employment
Swedish language proficiency equivalent to Swedish upper secondary school or Swedish C1 in both speaking and writing
Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently and thoughtfully
Capability to project a calm and stable demeanor even during busy periods
Ability to collaborate and relate to other people in a responsive manner
Contribute to business development through active participation in the clinic's improvement initiatives
About the Recruitment Process
After the application deadline, the clinic manager will select candidates and invite them to interviews at the clinic. HR will also invite you to a supplementary digital interview. These interviews are scheduled for weeks 39-40.
If you are an applicant with education/qualifications from another EU/EEA country than Sweden and lack references, supplementary theoretical and clinical work tests may be required as part of the recruitment process.
Folktandvården Västra Götalandsregionen conducts checks in suspicion and background registers before employment.
About Västra Götalandsregionen
With us, you become part of something larger. We are 56,000 employees in over 200 professions who make a difference in people's lives every day throughout Västra Götaland.
You contribute to safe and equitable care and to a sustainable society where environment, culture, and good communication create quality of life.
We are in the midst of digital transformation where you can help shape the future of work to improve and simplify daily life for residents and operations.
As a permanent employee, you will be registered for emergency staffing as part of our shared responsibility to ensure that critical societal functions operate during crises.
Want to know more about us? On our website you can read more about our benefits and meet employees who make a difference and develop in their professions every day. https://www.vgregion.se/jobba-i-vgr/sa-ar-det-att-jobba-hos-oss/
Application
Västra Götalandsregionen prefers that you submit your application through the recruitment system. If you have questions about the advertised position or for special and specific reasons cannot register your information in a public system, please contact the contact person listed for the relevant job posting.
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