Department of Orthopedics and Hand Surgery

We are Uppsala University Hospital – one of Sweden's leading university hospitals. As a regional hospital and provider of highly specialized care, we offer services 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 celebrated 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!

Here at Uppsala University Hospital, we believe that honesty lasts longest. So, black on white: We know that the pace is high and that we are in need of more colleagues. The positions we offer require a lot, but we who work here know that the job also gives so much back. At Uppsala University Hospital, you have close access to specialist knowledge, research, education, and engaged colleagues. We continuously work on improvement and development, striving to be a health-promoting workplace with good leadership and flexible working methods.

Our Operations

The Department of Orthopedics and Hand Surgery is a workplace in constant development, consisting of an orthopedic adult emergency department, management of acute and elective orthopedic conditions, as well as a pediatric orthopedic unit with both acute and elective operations. The main focus is both highly specialized and basic-oriented orthopedic care within seven different sections divided into spine surgery, prosthetic surgery, fracture surgery, shoulder/knee surgery, foot surgery, hand surgery, and pediatric orthopedics. In addition to patients from Uppsala County, a large number of national/region patients are handled within each subspecialty, and the department has extensive collaboration with orthopedic clinics in the region. The department has around 250 employees.

Your Mission

As a fellow with us, you will work with both elective and acute spine surgery at one of Sweden's most advanced spine surgery units, with the competence to operate the entire spine.

Your work will be located at Uppsala University Hospital and at the units we collaborate with.

The department has a clear academic profile with education for medical students and doctors at all stages of their careers, as well as other basic and specialist training. We conduct research in close collaboration with national and international partners and actively work on quality and patient safety issues with a focus on proactive operational development.

As a fellow in the spine section, you will become part of a team with great clinical and academic commitment. There is an opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects. On-call duty may be included by agreement.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is a specialist in orthopedics or neurosurgery with an interest in and experience of spine surgery. An academic profile is highly meritorious. We value a strong personal drive, good collaboration skills, and a humble, responsible attitude. Pedagogical ability and interest in operational development are seen as an asset.

We Offer

A fixed-term employment at 100% for up to 11 months, with start date according to agreement. With us, you will work in a highly specialized environment with a strong academic foundation and good opportunities for professional development. You will receive benefits that make a difference, read about the benefits here (https://regionuppsala.se/jobba-hos-oss/bli-var-nya-kollega/formaner/).

Want to know more?

Department Head Caroline Sköld, 018-617 15 47
Section Head Paul Gerdhem, 018-611 70 38
Union contact person can be reached via Uppland's General Medical Association, office 018-611 34 95

Want to work with us?

Welcome with your application via the link below.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION:

• Appointment of positions for specialist-trained doctors at university hospitals requires expert assessment according to the Health and Medical Care Ordinance (2017:80) Chapter 5, Section 8.
• Always attach your CV, cover letter, and specialist medical certificate issued by the National Board of Health and Welfare.
• For positions where academic qualification in the form of a doctoral degree or equivalent is specified as a competence requirement, the dissertation certificate must also be attached to the application.
• Even if you have previously applied for positions at Uppsala University Hospital, you need to submit the above documents for your application to be complete. All documents must be received by us no later than the last application date. An incomplete application will not proceed in the process.
• Job offers are published on Region Uppsala's official bulletin board; https://regionuppsala.se/politik-och-paverkan/handlingar/anslagstavla/ (https://regionuppsala.se/politik-och-paverkan/handlingar/anslagstavla/)

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

Before a decision on employment, a check of suspicion and criminal records regarding 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, will be conducted. 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.

This recruitment is conducted entirely through Region Uppsala's management, and we kindly ask for no phone calls from recruitment companies and ad sellers.