Together we develop 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 strive for quality, accessibility, patient safety, research, education, and innovation – in a cohesive healthcare system in the Västra Götaland region. Our vision and goals aim for care of the highest quality, where the patient is always in focus. We provide 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 offer modern, accessible, and efficient care of the highest quality.

About us

The Clinical Immunology and Transfusion Medicine (KITM) department at Sahlgrenska University Hospital is one of the largest laboratories in the country for diagnostics, development, and research in the field.

We are responsible for blood services in Gothenburg, Trollhättan, Uddevalla, Borås, Alingsås, Skene, and Kungälv. Our blood mobile takes care of blood donors and performs collections at several additional locations. We are working to standardize our methods to make them region-wide.

The medical team consists of about 25 employees, including residents, specialists, and senior consultants. Our mission is to provide blood and blood components of the highest quality. We also develop new molecular, serological, and cellular diagnostics and strive for a strong research activity. The operation is accredited and certified and has permits from IVO and the Medical Products Agency.

Job Responsibilities

You will be offered a leading role in our regional operations and can act as an Expert and Designated Responsible Person at our service points. You will have the opportunity to travel within the region to visit our various hospitals at appropriate intervals. In the work to standardize our methods, you will be a driving force. Our goal is to have common blood conditions for our different geographical operations. You will also be part of our medical schedule with placement in immunohematology and blood donation. On-call work outside regular hours is also scheduled.

What can we offer you?

With continuous learning and research, we are one of the country’s leading university hospitals. Here you will find knowledgeable, experienced, and committed employees, and of course, there are good opportunities for professional development. A research group in transfusion medicine is being established, and we welcome participation.

At our workplace, we see good health as part of a sustainable working life, and we offer wellness grants, good offers, and discounts through partners, as well as extra vacation days.

We are and want to be an attractive workplace where employees thrive.

About you

For the position, a Swedish medical license as a specialist in transfusion medicine is required. The work requires good language skills in Swedish (at least level C1).

A doctoral degree is an advantage, as well as experience in improvement and change work.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities. We are looking for someone with personal maturity and good judgment. You are structured, meticulous, quality-conscious, and have good collaboration skills.

Warm welcome with your application!

Meet some of our employees - Sahlgrenska University Hospital

About the Västra Götaland Region

The Västra Götaland Region exists for the people of Västra Götaland. We ensure that there is good healthcare for all. We work for sustainable development and growth, a good environment, improved public health, a rich cultural life, and good communications throughout Västra Götaland.

The Västra Götaland Region actively works to digitize more working methods. To be part of the digital transformation, you should possess basic skills and be able to use digital tools and services. You can search for information, communicate, interact digitally, are risk-aware, and have the motivation to participate in development to learn new things.

The Västra Götaland Region places all permanently employed staff on standby.

If you want to know more about the Västra Götaland Region, you can visit our introduction for new employees at the link here (https://www.vgregion.se/introduktion). You can also read more in the presentation here (https://mellanarkiv-offentlig.vgregion.se/alfresco/s/archive/stream/public/v1/source/available/sofia/rs4011-467070786-672/surrogate).

Application

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