Specialist Physician in Palliative Care

The palliative unit belongs to the oncology area and consists of four multiprofessional 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 the rest of the team, you will be responsible for palliative care in Hudiksvall, Nordanstig, and Ljusdal.

Do you want to make a difference for patients with incurable diseases through person-centered care? 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 diseases and their relatives. Working hours are daytime Monday to Friday, as well as participation in weekend on-call duties (daytime) with phone readiness.

Main Responsibilities

• conduct home visits together with a nurse, and if necessary, a social worker may also participate based on the patient's and/or relatives' wishes
• provide telephone advice and information to patients and relatives, and maintain close collaboration with home care nurses and other actors involved in patient care
• disseminate knowledge in palliative care by, among other things, conducting training for other healthcare professionals.

With us, you will receive

• personalized introduction with an individual development plan
• a job within palliative care where you have good development opportunities, such as the possibility of training in the supplementary specialty of palliative medicine and research in the field
• the opportunity to participate in competency exchange and organizational development through joint meetings between the different teams in the region
• work in a safe work group 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.

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 caregivers, 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 B driver's license.

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

Probationary employment may be applied. Selection and interviews will take place continuously during the application period. Welcome to submit your application today!

OTHER

With 7,500 employees, we are the largest employer in the region. This gives us the strength to drive development forward for a vibrant 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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