Specialist Physician/Consultant Neurosurgeon, Örebro University Hospital

The Neurosurgery Section at Örebro University Hospital is now into its eighth year. The work is conducted by four senior neurosurgeons who are currently looking to enlarge the team and to continue to develop this steadily expanding unit.

The position is ideal for someone who values a high degree of professional freedom and responsibility and appreciates the opportunity to be involved in shaping and developing a section that has not yet become entrenched in tradition and hierarchical thinking.

Qualifications
We invite applications from neurosurgeons with at least 4-5 years' clinical experience following qualification as a specialist to take up the position of consultant or assistant consultant. It would be a merit if the successful applicant has acquired advanced neurosurgical knowledge and experience within a specialist area. In the light of the structure and ethos of the neurosurgical unit, we attach considerable importance to a proven ability to work closely and effectively with colleagues, united in a common purpose.

Form of employment
Permanent position, full-time or part-time.

Commencement date
Ideally commencing in September 2020 or as agreed

Further information
Pekka Mellergård, Consultant/Associate Professor
Telephone: 019-602 03 51
Email: pekka.mellergard@regionorebrolan.se

Åsa Eriksson Nordesjö, Head of Department
Telephone: 072-084 33 90
Email: asa.eriksson-nordesjo@regionorebrolan.se

Trade union representative
Swedish Medical Association, Paula Wallmon
Telephone: 0581-850 65

Closing date for applications
13 May 2020

For further information about the Section and applications:
www.regionorebrolan.se/neurosurgeon

About the organisation
Örebro University Hospital (USÖ) is one of the county's three emergency hospitals where we provide advanced medical care and carry on research and training activities. USÖ received the prestigious Best University Hospital in Sweden award from the journal Dagens Medicin in both 2018 and 2019. USÖ came top in the most important category, Medical Quality, and it had the best results in the Availability, Economy, Avoidance of Pressure Sores, and Overadmission categories. USÖ also emerged with the best results in the Heart, Renal Failure, and Cardiovascular areas. USÖ has around 550 beds and 3,500 employees. Those who work here are extremely proud of their hospital and their work is founded on professionalism, commitment, and team spirit.

Region Örebro County is one of the county's largest employers and an important driving force for regional growth. We are working to promote human health, safety, well-being, and the development of the county. We offer stimulating, pivotal positions within healthcare, dental care, public transport, culture, and industrial development. We are working together to create a better life for everyone.

Miscellaneous
We have already made our media choice for this recruitment process and we therefore do not require any advertising offers or recruitment assistance.