Medical doctor specialized in Ophthalmology

Medical doctor specialized in Ophthalmology 

Region Östergötland is the main health care provider in Östergötland county with approximately 13000 employees, 11600 of which in healthcare.

Three hospitals and 43 primary care centers are provided for the general population, as well as 40 public dental clinics. The University Hospital in Linköping serves the southeastern part of Sweden with 1.2 million inhabitants.

Our mission is to provide excellent care to all our inhabitants. We collaborate closely with Linköpings University, one of Swedens leading research institutes in healthcare, life science and education. Both Region Östergötland and Linköpings University are top ranking in the national level of education and as providers of health care. Our departments offer good opportunities for your professional development.

The region offers a broad range of leisure activities with a stunning countryside, rivers, lakes and the Baltic sea, as well as a rich cultural life. Here you find direct connections to the cities of Stockholm, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, and four international airports within one hour of travel.

Job description
The Department of Ophthalmology operates at the University Hospital in Linköping, the Hospital in Norrköping and the Hospital in Motala. The department provides both outpatient and inpatient medical care to the inhabitants of Östergötlands County. The department consists of clinics, operating wards, inpatient beds at another department, and a Hypovision center focusing on habilitation and rehabilitation.

With us, you will work in close collaboration with other doctors, nurses, assistant nurses and opticians. Today we are about 40 doctors with different specializations in different subspecialties where we collaborate in teams, joint rounds and doctors meetings.

We have the advantage of being part of a university department with the breadth of competence and an exchange of experience. The department is a leading healthcare unit where research and development is naturally integrated in daily work. If you are interested in research and development of technical solutions, you’ll find good opportunities for this here. At the department we have a great teamwork that is characterized by commitment, curiosity, responsibility and respect for the patient and each other.

Requirements
Registered medical license within the EU/EEA
Registered license as specialist doctor in ophtamology
Basic computer skills in Microsoft office
English and Swedish language skills

Personal characteristics
You´re structured and perform your work with great responsibility. As a person you can handle stressful situations, you have the ability to focus on the right things when the situation demands it. You enjoy collaborating with team members to support the development and growth of the service. You see opportunities in change and have a positive humble attitude.

Terms of employment
Before moving to Sweden you need to reach a certain level in the Swedish language and have your medical training recognized by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare https://legitimation.socialstyrelsen.se/en/licence-application/.

The employment will start with a trial period, combined with further language studies. If the trial period will be proved satisfactory and you demonstrate required skills recognized by the County Council of Östergötland, it will automatically turn into a permanent employment.  

All contracts follow local and national collective agreements. Salary are set individually depending on your qualification and experience.

Support during recruitment process
You will receive continuous information and support from the International Office in Region Östergötland, regarding relocation, establishment and language education.

In this recruitment we cooperate with EURES Arbetsförmedlingen.

For more information contact internationaloffice@regionostergotland.se

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