Psychologist for our Traffic Medicine Clinic

Do you want to use your psychological expertise in a role that makes a real difference for both individuals and society? We are currently seeking a psychologist for our Traffic Medicine Clinic, where you will play a central role in assessing medical conditions for driver's license eligibility and contribute your expertise in important investigations.

Welcome with your application!

You are offered

• a pleasant workplace with good cohesion
• an individually tailored introduction based on you and your previous experiences
• the opportunity to independently plan your work.

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you will also benefit from the perks we offer.

About the position

At the Traffic Medicine Clinic, we assess the medical conditions for driver's license eligibility for individuals with various diagnoses (for example, cognitive disorders, stroke, MS, Parkinson's disease). Patients' ages range from 20 to 98 years. You will be part of a small but highly productive team consisting of doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, nursing assistants, and administrative staff.

You will conduct neuropsychological assessments and report these in the form of written statements and certificates, as well as participate in multidisciplinary conferences.

As a psychologist at the Traffic Medicine Clinic, you will have an important role in the investigations conducted by the unit. You will collaborate closely with other professional categories to ensure that the patient's conditions for driver's license eligibility are assessed in the best possible way.

We are looking for someone who

• has a genuine interest in neuropsychology and driver's license and mobility issues from an individual and societal perspective
• enjoys working together with others. You relate to them in a responsive and smooth manner and listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively
• takes responsibility for their own work. You independently structure your approach and drive your processes forward, ensuring that tasks are completed
• makes correct assessments and priorities in your work. You weigh complex information and various considerations and demonstrate judgment in statements, actions, and decisions
• has a good understanding of complicated linguistic materials, both spoken and written. You also have the ability to write and produce materials at the same high level.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Licensed psychologist with authorization to work within Swedish healthcare
• Experience in traffic medical assessments

Meritorious:

• Knowledge of the use of simulator testing regarding cognitive functions and driver's license eligibility
• Advanced courses in neuropsychology, specialist training, or completed doctoral education
• Driving license B
• Knowledge of other languages.

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

When applying, you need to attach your CV. Instead of a personal letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly motivate why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

Warm welcome with your application - Together we are Karolinska!

Before filling a position that involves care of children and youth, the person offered the position will be checked against the suspicion and criminal records.

As an employee at Karolinska University Hospital, you may be placed in a war position.

If you are or have previously been employed in Region Stockholm, we will take internal references from your current or previous manager if you are considered for employment.

For permanent positions, a probationary period may apply.

About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main mission is to educate the healthcare professionals of the future together with Karolinska Institute and conduct world-leading research while continuing our work to develop care for the best interest of the patient. We work in a variety of areas and professions.

Our vision - We will cure and relieve tomorrow what no one can cure and relieve today.

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