Vacant job

We are a force that connects, holds together, and develops the region. Within Region Västernorrland, we are all part of something bigger.

The forensic psychiatric regional clinic in Sundsvall is one of the largest clinics in the country for the care of patients according to the Act on Forensic Psychiatric Care (LRV). In addition to the care departments, we have a newly built "center house" with activities for our patients and an administrative unit that supports the operations. The clinic is located in Sundsvall, a dynamic city with a rich cultural offering and proximity to fantastic nature, providing unique opportunities for outdoor life and recreation.

The operations are in an exciting expansion phase where we are building the future of forensic psychiatric care. In March, we will take a big step forward by opening a completely new department - the second of two new care departments. This development brings us closer to our goal of having a total of 10 care departments and 137 care places in modern and purpose-built care facilities. We are not there yet, but we are on the right track!

We are now looking for a specialist doctor/senior physician to join us at RPK, the position is a permanent employment with start date according to agreement. At RPK, you will be offered a good working environment with varied work and opportunities for personal and professional development in the field. Here you will have good opportunities to conduct research and participate in forensic psychiatric investigation activities in the form of §7 investigations. If you are a specialist in psychiatry, there is an opportunity to do ST in forensic psychiatry through the clinic.

As a specialist doctor/senior physician with us, you will perform standard inpatient work and outpatient work, both individually and together with medical colleagues and other professionals for assessments and treatments of patients. In addition, you will also:

• Participate in administrative law work
• In the role of senior physician, you will work at a specific department in the clinic
• On-call and emergency duty is included in the position

We work based on order and clarity, while valuing the freedom to act within clear frameworks. A structured care process unites our work, and our certified management and quality system gives us the conditions to focus on what really matters.

We are looking for someone who

• Is a licensed physician with a specialist certificate in psychiatry
• Has work experience from inpatient care
• Has good knowledge of Swedish in speech and writing

It is an advantage if you

• Are a specialist doctor in forensic psychiatry
• Have additional education in relevant areas for the position and operations
• Have longer experience of inpatient psychiatric care in general or forensic psychiatry
• For the senior physician position, 3 years of clinical service with broad knowledge in your specialty, on-call competence, and/or overarching competence in your subspecialty with the ability to take on overall responsibility is required.

To succeed in the role, we believe that you have these personal qualities

• Cooperative ability
• Structured
• Relationship-building
• Judgment

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the operations that are most important for the residents' ability to participate in society. Here, your knowledge and commitment make a difference in everything from healthcare to culture, environment, and sustainability. Become part of a team where everyone is needed. Together for a growing Västernorrland. 

The region has been working for many years to create conditions to contribute to healthy and well-being employees. Your well-being and satisfaction are important to us. One of our many benefits is that we offer 5000 SEK per year in wellness allowance. Read more about Region Västernorrland, our benefits, and what it is like to work with us: Region Västernorrland - Working in Region Västernorrland (rvn.se) (https://www.rvn.se/sv/jobb-och-utbildning/att-jobba-pa-region-vasternorrland/sa-har-jobbar-vi/formaner/).

Within Region Västernorrland, a number of positions are placed in security class, and security screening may therefore take place. We have made our choice of recruitment media and therefore kindly ask for no contact with advertising sellers or other sellers of recruitment services.

We apply a background check of the criminal record and drug test before a decision on employment. This position requires you to have a valid license for the relevant profession. Your professional license will be checked against the National Board of Health and Welfare's register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) before any offer of employment. Read more here: The register of licensed healthcare professionals (HOSP) - National Board of Health and Welfare (https://www.socialstyrelsen.se/statistik-och-data/register/halso-och-sjukvardspersonal/).

Selection and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. We warmly welcome your application!