Temporary Licensed Physician at the Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic

Together, we are developing Sahlgrenska University Hospital for a sustainable future. We are transforming healthcare with the goal of becoming Europe’s leading university hospital by 2032. Together with our patients, we work for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – within a cohesive healthcare system in the Västra Götaland region. Our vision and goals aim for healthcare of the highest quality, where the patient is always in focus. We offer healthcare locally and regionally, but also highly specialized care to patients across the country and abroad. Our employees are our strength and contribute to knowledge exchanges nationally and internationally. With digital tools and new working methods, we can simplify everyday life at the hospital and provide modern, accessible, and effective care of the highest quality.

About the Department

The Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic (ENT) at Sahlgrenska University Hospital is one of the largest ENT clinics in the Nordic countries. Here, we provide emergency and planned outpatient care, day surgery, and inpatient care with both emergency and planned surgery. Specialist doctors and senior physicians at the clinic are divided into teams with specialized focuses. Areas of focus include head and neck cancer and other tumor surgeries, nasal and sinus surgery, facial fracture surgery, phoniatrics and airway surgery, otology and otosurgery including hearing implants, otoneurology/dizziness, as well as habilitation and rehabilitation. Temporary licensed physicians work alongside general ENT doctors.

In addition to clinical work, we also conduct education, further training, and development work. A strong focus on research and education permeates the entire operation.

What do we offer?

As a temporary physician at our clinic, you will collaborate daily with some of the most qualified doctors in Swedish ENT healthcare. There are good opportunities to influence your working situation, and you are expected to actively participate in the development of the operation.

We offer a temporary position for 1 year with the possibility of a residency position upon extension.

Job Responsibilities

You will work with the investigation and treatment of ENT patients within emergency and planned operations. This includes duties at the ENT outpatient clinic, ward work, surgery, day and night on-call work. You will be assigned a supervisor.

About You

We are looking for a licensed physician. Previous experience at an ENT clinic or within a related specialty is considered an advantage. You have a strong interest in ENT healthcare at a university hospital and good communication and collaboration skills. You can quickly apply newly acquired knowledge to your clinical work, make well-founded clinical assessments, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. You should be able to work independently, have a willingness for overall responsibility, and put the patient’s needs at the center. It is advantageous to have ongoing research and/or to be a PhD holder. You should have a strong personal drive to achieve high competence in both clinical work and research. Personal suitability is highly valued.

Interviews will be conducted continuously during the period the advertisement is active.

We warmly welcome your application!

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About the Västra Götaland Region

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Application

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