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Do you want to work in a modern, highly specialized, and well-functioning eye care unit where both independence and teamwork are at the center? We are now looking for a licensed optometrist with a master's degree or orthoptist for the Eye Care Unit in Region Örebro County.

The Eye Clinic at Örebro University Hospital is a modern and highly specialized facility that offers both emergency and planned eye care for patients throughout the region. The Eye Department is one of Sweden's five largest eye care units with approximately 140 employees. Here, you will work in modern premises in the H-building alongside a well-established team. We have access to modern equipment and continuously work on development, digitalization, and improved care flows.

The Eye Department is one of Sweden's five largest eye care units. Our university hospital consists of two units: a medical unit with a large outpatient care operation and a surgical unit. The outpatient care has a team-based operation in general ophthalmology, glaucoma, medical retina, pediatric and strabismus, neuro-ophthalmology, and uveitis. The surgical unit has a large vitreoretinal surgery section as well as an anterior segment surgery section with a cornea center. In total, we have just over 130 employees in the department.

We strive to be at the forefront with high medical quality in several areas, including medical retina. Here, there is advanced equipment including navigated retinal lasers and wide-field imaging. There is a long tradition of participating in international clinical drug trials and good opportunities for research. The university hospital has a close collaboration with Örebro University, where medical education is also offered. The Eye Department has an active teaching and training operation. There is research activity and good opportunities for employees interested in R&D.

Örebro University Hospital (USÖ) is one of the county's three acute hospitals where we provide advanced healthcare, research, and education. Both in 2020 and 2019, USÖ received the prestigious award for Best University Hospital from Dagens Medicin. USÖ won the most significant category of medical quality, had the best results in accessibility, economy, and the category of avoiding pressure ulcers and overcrowding. USÖ also tops the results in the areas of heart, kidney failure, and vascular surgery. USÖ has about 3500 employees. We who work here are very proud of our hospital and base our work on collaboration, development, and professionalism.

Region Örebro County is one of the county's largest employers and an important growth engine in the region. We work for people's health, safety, and well-being and for the county's development. With us, there are exciting and important jobs in healthcare, dental care, public transport, culture, and business development. Together, we create a better life.

As an employee at the Eye Clinic, you will be part of a workplace with high competence, good team spirit, and a strong commitment to learning. There are good opportunities for further education, clinical development, and active participation in improvement work.

As an orthoptist or master's-trained optometrist, you will work with independent assessments and examinations of both children and adults. Common tasks include:

• Vision examinations and checks
• Pediatric examinations
• Prescription of glasses
• Visual field examinations
• Pressure measurements
• Various types of fundus photography

The tasks will be adapted based on your education and experience.

Welcome with your application!

We have made our selection for this recruitment and therefore kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this announcement.

Orthoptist or optometrist with a master's degree. Experience in similar tasks is advantageous, as is an interest in working with children.

We place great emphasis on your personal suitability. You should have good collaboration skills and social competence. We see that you are open to changes and have the ability to work under varying workloads. We offer you a varied and independent job in a positive work environment.

The application should include a CV and a cover letter. Certificates, grades, diplomas, etc., should be submitted at a possible interview.

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

Verification of criminal record extracts from the Police Authority may occur according to current legislation.

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