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We are now looking for you who are in medical training and interested in working as a locum doctor or medical assistant within General Psychiatry or Specialist Psychiatry during the period of weeks 24-32 with an introduction in week 24. We are seeking locum doctors and medical assistants for our outpatient services in Lindesberg, Karlskoga, Hallsberg, and Örebro, as well as for inpatient care in Örebro. If interested, there may be opportunities to take on call shifts in Örebro and to work hours during the autumn or holidays after this period.

General Psychiatry consists of outpatient and inpatient care and is one of four operations within the Psychiatry Area. The operation has general psychiatric clinics in Hallsberg, Karlskoga, Lindesberg, and Örebro. Additionally, there are also in Örebro the Affective Clinic, Neuropsychiatric Assessment Unit, and Young Adults Clinic, as well as the Brain Stimulation Unit. Inpatient care has 2 departments in Örebro and also operates SPOT (Specialist Psychiatric Nursing Team) in Lindesberg, Karlskoga, and Örebro as a bridge between inpatient and outpatient care.

Specialist Psychiatry provides addiction care and psychosis care in Örebro, both outpatient and inpatient. The outpatient and inpatient care for psychosis is located at Karlahuset in Örebro. The Addiction Center's outpatient care and Maria Ungdom are centrally located in Örebro, while the LARO clinic is at USÖ. The Addiction Center's care department is also located at USÖ. Within Specialist Psychiatry, there are also specialized clinics (DBT, trauma, eating disorders, and the Development Unit for psychotherapy and psychological treatment).

In addition, the Psychiatry Area in Örebro Region also includes the areas of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and Operational and Management Support.

The Psychiatry in Region Örebro County is a specialist operation divided into five operational areas. We have a strong focus on ethics and collaboration and have a well-functioning education and research environment. Together, we are approximately 900 employees.

Region Örebro County is one of the county's largest employers and an important growth engine in the region. We work for people's health, safety, and well-being and for the development of the county. With us, there are exciting and important jobs in areas such as health care, dental care, public transport, culture, and business development. Together we create a better life.

As a locum doctor or medical assistant, all tasks are performed under the supervision of an experienced physician and should be seen as a form of training position. You will have the opportunity to further develop your skills within the medical profession through commonly occurring tasks in psychiatric outpatient and inpatient care.

As we within Psychiatry care about our patients and value patient safety highly, we will, in connection with the recruitment, request extracts from the suspicion and criminal records from the National Police Board. More information about the suspicion and criminal records can be found in SFS 1999:1135 and SFS 1999:1134.

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Preferably completed T9 in medical training in Sweden or completed psychiatric course in EU education. To be able to work in the summer of 2026 as a locum doctor, one must also have completed all credits up to T10, and for European education, a special authorization is required.

Swedish corresponding to level C1 on the Council of Europe scale is a requirement. If a candidate from EU education is employed, they will need to apply for special authorization themselves via the National Board of Health and Welfare after receiving their contract.

Interviews are conducted continuously, so send your application today.

The application should include a CV and a cover letter. Certificates, grades, diplomas, etc. should be provided at a possible interview.

If you are or have previously been employed by Region Örebro County, we will take internal references from your current or previous manager if you are a candidate for employment.

Verification of extracts from the Police Authority may occur according to current legislation.

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