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 (RPK) is today one of the largest clinics in the country for the care of patients referred under the Act on Forensic Psychiatric Care (LRV). The task also includes caring for particularly demanding patients under the Act on Psychiatric Coercive Care (LPT). The clinic currently has 119 inpatient care places, divided into 9 departments. In addition to care departments, there is also a unit for overarching care resources, a security department, administration, and a psychology unit. This position will organizationally belong to the overarching care resources. RPK offers a good working environment and the position entails varied, stimulating, independent work with good development opportunities for both the organization and the individual, in a collegial context.

We are now looking for a research assistant for RPK. The position is a project employment for full-time for six months with immediate start or by agreement.

Research Assistant at the Forensic Psychiatric Regional Clinic, Sundsvall

This project employment involves being the main executor of data collection for a research/development project conducted within the framework of the clinic's research activities. Specific tasks will include reviewing medical records and coding medical data according to established guidelines and coding templates. The work is carried out under the supervision of a PhD researcher. Opportunities for participation in the compilation and analysis of the collected data material are available.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Has good knowledge of Swedish in both spoken and written form
• Has a B driver's license

It is an advantage if you

• Have work experience in psychiatric inpatient care
• Have previously worked as a research assistant
• Have concrete experience in handling and structuring large amounts of data

To succeed in this role, we believe you have the following personal qualities

• Self-driven
• Structured
• Quality-conscious
• Persistent

Region Västernorrland

With approximately 7000 employees and over 200 professions, we at Region Västernorrland are responsible for several of the services that are most important for 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 grants. 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 classified in security class, and security screening may therefore take place. We have made our choice of recruitment medium and therefore kindly ask for no contact from advertising sellers or other sellers of recruitment services. We apply background checks and drug testing before a hiring decision.

Selection and interviews are conducted continuously. We warmly welcome your application!