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 Lymphedema Clinic is part of the Department of Blood and Tumor Diseases and is tasked with treating patients with lymphedema in the Uppsala Region and collaborating with the plastic surgery clinic at Uppsala University Hospital. The majority of patients have a cancer diagnosis and are referred to the clinic from primary care, oncology, and plastic surgery clinics, as well as from other departments within the hospital. Part of the lymphedema therapists' work takes place at the Plastic Surgery Clinic. The Plastic Surgery Clinic is one of three hospitals in Sweden that, starting in 2026, has been granted permission to perform highly specialized care at the national level, a so-called NHV assignment, for lymphatic surgery. The department also has many research assignments.

Your Mission

Your primary placement will be at the plastic surgery clinic where you will meet patients from all over the country for assessment prior to surgery and follow-up of treatment. The work is done in teams with nurses, doctors, and nursing assistants. You will collaborate with the lymphedema therapists at the Lymphedema Clinic who will also introduce you to the work. Your main tasks will include assessments, measurements, and follow-ups of compression treatment, primarily medical compression garments, for lymphedema.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for a licensed physiotherapist, occupational therapist, or nurse with relevant further education to become a lymphedema therapist. It is an advantage if you have experience in research and/or clinical development work. You are independent, interested in development, and have good collaboration skills.

If you lack the further education to become a medical lymphedema therapist, there may be an opportunity to take the course during working hours. You will have three experienced colleagues at the Lymphedema Clinic who will introduce and help you get started in the work.

We Offer

We offer a one-year temporary position at 50%, with start date according to agreement. A probationary period may be applicable.

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?

If you have questions about the position, contact department manager: Boel Lindén 018-6173766
Union representative can be reached via the switchboard 018-611 00 00

Do You Want to Work with Us?

Welcome with your application via the link below, selection and hiring may occur continuously, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Region Uppsala values the qualities that a balanced gender distribution and diversity bring to the organization and welcomes 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.

Before a hiring decision is made, a check of suspicion and criminal records regarding all applicants who may work in psychiatric care, habilitation, care of children and youth, or involuntary care of substance abusers, areas that are subject to optional record extracts, will be conducted. This applies to all who will work closely with patients, even if the tasks are not currently intended to primarily involve work with the aforementioned patient groups.

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