Specialist Physician in Palliative Care

The Palliative Unit belongs to the oncology area and consists of four multidisciplinary teams in Gävleborg that work with specialized palliative care. Here, doctors, nurses, social workers, hospital chaplains, and medical secretaries work together for the best possible quality of life for patients and their relatives. Together with your physician colleague and the rest of the team, you will be responsible for palliative care in southern Hälsingland, which involves work in both Söderhamn and Bollnäs. We work closely together across team boundaries to create security for both patients and staff.

We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference for patients with incurable diseases. Welcome with your application!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a specialist physician with us, you will work, together with the rest of the team, to alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, and provide support to patients with life-threatening illnesses and their relatives. Working hours are daytime Monday to Friday, as well as participation in weekend on-call duties (daytime) with phone readiness.

As a specialist physician with us, you will:

• conduct home visits together with a nurse and/or the team's social worker
• provide telephone advice and information to patients and relatives, and maintain close collaboration with home care nurses and other actors involved in the patients' care
• spread knowledge within palliative care by, among other things, conducting training for other healthcare personnel.

With us, you will receive:

• a personalized introduction with an individual development plan
• work within palliative care where you have good development opportunities, such as the possibility for training in the supplementary specialty of palliative medicine and research in the field
• the opportunity to participate in knowledge exchange and organizational development through joint meetings between the different teams in the region
• work in a secure workgroup where there is always someone to consult.

We collaborate and have internal training within our unit, and there is an opportunity to participate in the ST course in palliative medicine that we organize twice a year. We are flexible regarding working hours. There is also the possibility of shared employment, which allows you to try working in specialized palliative care.

We care about you as an employee and offer benefits that create security, health, and development regardless of where you are in life. Read more about our various benefits on the Region Gävleborg website. Benefits (https://www.regiongavleborg.se/jobb-och-utbildning/jobba-i-region-gavleborg/dina-formaner/)

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone motivated to contribute to the development of our operations close to the patient. You plan and structure your work effectively, can prioritize tasks, and ensure that the whole is always considered. You are flexible and can adapt to variations in work pace and tasks without compromising quality and patient safety. You collaborate closely with colleagues and other healthcare providers, communicate clearly, and actively contribute to a good work climate. With humility and attentiveness, you meet patients and create a safe and positive care experience.

In the role of specialist physician, you should:

• be a licensed specialist physician authorized to work in Swedish healthcare
• hold a valid driver's license (B).

For this position, it is advantageous if you are specialized in palliative medicine.

OTHER

With 7,500 employees, we are the largest employer in the region. This gives us the strength to drive development forward for a viable Gävleborg. Our mission is exciting and complex. Regardless of your role with us, you help the residents of the region and contribute to society. We are at the forefront of social development and invest in your growth and development as an employee. With us, you can use all your strength to create the future Gävleborg together with your colleagues.

The Health and Medical Care Committee's approximately 6,500 employees work together to provide the region's residents with the best conditions for an active life with increased quality of life. By providing good and close care throughout the region, we lay the foundation for a strong and healthy Gävleborg.

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