Specialist Physician in General Medicine at Bjurholm Health Center

Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for equitable welfare and ensure that research and innovation yield results.

Region Västerbotten conducts extensive primary care services throughout Västerbotten County and meets patients of all ages, both in urban and rural areas. With 33 health centers and medical clinics, we are where you are. We actively work with research and development and utilize medical results to offer high-quality care where the patient is involved. We want our employees to be engaged, have influence, and feel proud to work in primary care. Important areas of development for us are needs-based healthcare offerings and the development of digital services. We see great value in collaboration with other actors in society.

Primary Care West is a base unit with four health centers in both urban and rural areas, distributed over four municipalities: Vindeln, Vännäs, Bjurholm, and Umeå. Good connections with local and regional transport enable commuting to, from, and between our units.

The health centers have close collaboration within the base unit, creating an exciting and varied assignment for you as a specialist in general medicine!

Bjurholm Health Center has a smaller catchment area consisting of a mixed population. We offer a stimulating work environment at a health center with an open atmosphere and competent staff. Development and improvement work are important and ongoing processes that engage and stimulate us in the workplace. We have low staff turnover and a close-knit team that sees all patients as everyone's patient.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a specialist physician with us, you contribute knowledge and commitment that makes people feel secure. The specialty of general medicine is characterized by the meeting with the patient throughout life. The competence includes meeting people of all ages with all kinds of health-related problems, as well as independently assessing and treating these. This also includes the experiences and complaints of patients that are not caused by definable diseases. In general medical specialty work, you follow an individual's various health problems over time, and in assessing health issues, you often need to consider the person's entire life situation.

As a specialist physician with us, a flexible working style and the ability to handle varying workloads are required. Additionally, being engaged in and taking responsibility for your work is essential.

You are active in the base unit's medical group and collaborate with other professional groups. The role also includes mentoring students, residents, and interns.

The position is a permanent full-time employment within Region Västerbotten, with at least 30% placement at Bjurholm Health Center. Work may also occur within the employer's other units in Umeå with surrounding areas for the remaining employment rate. Part-time employment opportunities are available.

QUALIFICATIONS

For this job, you need to be a licensed specialist physician in general medicine with experience and/or interest in primary care. An interest in mentoring students and training physicians is also important.

You are a responsible, present, and positive person who, with expert knowledge and care, sees the patient and contributes to a holistic view that makes the care process better and safer. You are attracted to improvement work and have a solution-oriented approach.

You enjoy collaborating and being there for other people. You thrive in working in a team as well as independently. You strive to contribute to a positive atmosphere, patient-safe care, and a good working environment together with your colleagues.

Attach a valid specialist certificate in General Medicine with your application.

OTHER

If your qualifications have not been peer-reviewed previously, this must occur before taking up the position in accordance with the Regulation (1998:1518) on eligibility for certain positions within health and medical care.

Therefore, the following documentation should be attached to your application:

1. Scientific merits (if applicable)
   • Certificate of academic degree, such as Doctor of Medicine or Docent
   • Complete publication list
2. Pedagogical merits (if applicable)
   • Certificate/documentation of teaching experience
   • Certificate of mentorship course (basic or specialist training)
3. Clinical and other merits (if applicable)
   • Certificate of sub-specialization
   • Certificate/documentation of management assignments and/or operational development

Read more about our benefits for you working with us on the website here (https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner).

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, therefore we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask for no contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar.

If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then send your application documents by post.