Department of Blood and Tumor Diseases

We are Akademiska sjukhuset – 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 hailed 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, in collaboration with the Plastic Surgery Clinic at Akademiska sjukhuset. The majority of patients have a cancer diagnosis and are referred to the clinic from primary care, oncology, and plastic surgery, 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 involve assessments, measurements, and follow-ups of compression treatment, primarily medical compression garments, for lymphedema.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is a licensed physiotherapist/physical therapist, occupational therapist, or nurse with relevant further education as a lymphedema therapist. It is advantageous 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 training 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/ (https://regionuppsala.se/jobba-hos-oss/bli-var-nya-kollega/formaner/)).

Want to Know More?

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

Want to Work with Us?

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

Region Uppsala values the qualities that gender balance and diversity bring to the organization and welcomes applicants of all genders and with different backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences.

Region Uppsala will place all permanent staff based on the needs of the total defense. This means that for the individual employee, there are no obligations in peacetime, but it is solely a planning measure.

Before a hiring decision, a check of suspicion and criminal records will be conducted for all applicants who may work in psychiatric care, habilitation, care of children and youth, or compulsory care of substance abusers, areas that are subject to optional record extracts. 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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