Department of Blood and Tumor Diseases

We are Uppsala University Hospital – one of Sweden's leading university hospitals. As a regional hospital and provider of highly specialized care, we offer care to two million people in Central Sweden. Something is always happening here – a new life is born, a grandmother is operated on, a colleague is celebrated as a hero. With us, you will experience both tough challenges and fantastic events, in a strong community with colleagues. See parts of our reality in our photo exhibition; akademiskafotoutstallning.se (http://akademiskafotoutstallning.se). Welcome with your application!

Our Operations

The highly specialized cancer care at Uppsala University Hospital is among the best in the country. Here, the pace is high, the care is complex, and it involves a multitude of specialist competencies. Our goal is to be nationally and internationally leading in care, research, and education in the field of cancer. Our work is characterized by care for both the patient and each other, and we work long-term and strategically with various forms of competence development. Within the department of blood and tumor diseases, there are six sections and we are a total of about 500 employees.

The specialized palliative care at Uppsala University Hospital is conducted at the Palliative Center and also has a branch in Tierp. Here, patients of various diagnoses and ages are cared for. We provide palliative care to patients with complex symptoms or whose life situation entails special needs, and we work in multiprofessional teams where special knowledge and competence are utilized.

At the Palliative Center, there are three units; the specialized palliative care ward (SPVA), the department for specialized home care (ASH) covering Uppsala, Knivsta, and Norduppland, and a palliative consultation team (PKT) providing advice and training for both outpatient and inpatient care throughout the county. The operation is characterized by a holistic view of the person, high-quality care and nursing, and support for relatives. Our premises are located at Genetikvägen 4, which is 3.5 km south of Uppsala University Hospital, as well as in premises at the local hospital in Tierp. Research and education are an important part of all operations at Uppsala University Hospital, including at the Palliative Center.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for a newly graduated doctor with an interest in palliative care. Good basic medical knowledge, willingness to work, and a very good ability to communicate and work in teams are prerequisites for success in the job. We are looking for someone who is humble and responsible with the ability to communicate with both patients and their relatives. A valid driver's license (B) is required.

We Offer

We offer a temporary position for about 6 months full-time. The position is scheduled for daytime work Monday to Friday. Salary and start date are to be agreed upon.

With us, you will receive benefits that make a difference, read about the benefits here (https://regionuppsala.se/jobba-hos-oss/bli-var-nya-kollega/formaner/).

Want to Know More?

Section Manager Elmars Borins, 070-6112514
Union contact person can be reached via Uppland's General Medical Association, office 018-611 34 95

Want to Work with Us?

Welcome with your application via the link below.

Region Uppsala values the qualities that a balanced gender distribution and diversity bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants of all genders and with different backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences.

Region Uppsala places all permanent staff based on the needs of total defense. This means that for the individual employee there are no obligations in peacetime but is solely a planning measure.

Background checks against suspicion and criminal records will be conducted for all individuals that the employer intends to hire or engage for patient-related work based on the possibility that they may work in psychiatric care, habilitation, care of children and adolescents, or compulsory care of substance abusers, areas that are subject to optional record extracts. This applies to all who will work closely with patients even if the tasks are not primarily intended to involve work with the aforementioned patient groups.

This recruitment is conducted entirely through Region Uppsala's efforts. We therefore decline phone calls from recruitment agencies and advertisement sellers.