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Specialist Physician in Orthopedics – Pediatric Orthopedics or Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Region Västerbotten works to ensure that good health and sustainable development strengthen each other. We take responsibility for an equal welfare system and ensure that research and innovation yield results.

The Centre for Musculoskeletal Research and Surgery (ROC) Umeå is responsible for university hospital care in orthopedics, including spine surgery, in the Northern Healthcare Region, comprising the four northernmost counties. ROC also serves as the county hospital for orthopedics in Västerbotten and the district hospital for the Umeå region.

The Centre for Musculoskeletal Research and Surgery is divided into the sections of Arthroplasty and Tumors, FACTUM, Trauma, and Spine. Together, these sections perform thousands of patient visits, treatments, and surgical procedures annually. Together with the Surgical and Orthopedic Clinic in Lycksele and the Unit for Surgical Operations in Skellefteå, we are responsible for all orthopedic care in the county.

The Centre for Musculoskeletal Research and Surgery in Umeå is a University Hospital Unit (USVE), where research and student supervision are a natural part of clinical daily life.

Our diverse activities within the Centre for Musculoskeletal Research and Surgery are seen as stimulating by our staff, as the operations are divided into different sections that provide varied work and a broad medical knowledge base. We offer a practice with both breadth and depth, ranging from assessments of patients' acute orthopedic problems in emergency care, outpatient clinics, and wards, to elective orthopedic surgeries and extensive fracture and trauma surgery.

Who We Are Looking For

We are currently seeking a Specialist Physician in Orthopedics with a focus on Pediatric Orthopedics or Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

Number of positions: 2

Job Description

As a Specialist Physician with us, you contribute knowledge and engagement that make people feel safe.

You will be involved in operational development, teaching, and supervision of Specialty Training (ST) doctors, Internship (AT) doctors, candidates, and other staff categories. The duties involve independently and together with colleagues managing ward, outpatient, and surgical operations at the clinic's spine section. You will also be part of the primary on-call duty for the spine section.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a licensed physician with specialist competence in orthopedics and an interest in pediatric orthopedics or hip and knee arthroplasty.

In addition to formal qualifications, we expect you to have sound judgment, a strong ability to collaborate, the ability to lead and inspire colleagues, and the capacity to take independent initiatives.

Since the Centre for Musculoskeletal Research and Surgery is a University Hospital Unit (USVE), research and student supervision are a natural part of clinical daily life. We conduct research in a number of areas. Scientific merits, interest in research, or already commenced doctoral studies are meritorious.

Verification of medical license and all relevant specialist certificates will be conducted via the National Board of Health and Welfare (HOSP) and information retrieval from IVO upon receipt of the application.

Employment Terms

Permanent employment. Duration: Permanent.

If your merits have not been professionally assessed previously, this must be done prior to commencement in accordance with the Ordinance (1998:1518) on eligibility for certain appointments within health and medical care, etc.

Therefore, the following documentation must be attached to your application:

1. Scientific Merits (if applicable)
   • Certificate of academic degree, e.g., Doctor of Medicine or Docent
   • Complete publication list
2. Pedagogical Merits (if applicable)
   • Certificate/documentation of teaching experience
   • Certificate of supervision course (basic or specialist training)
3. Clinical and Other Merits (if applicable)
   • Certificate of sub-specialization
   • Certificate/documentation of leadership roles and/or operational development

Read more about our benefits for you who work with us on our website: https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner (https://www.regionvasterbotten.se/nar-du-jobbar-hos-oss/formaner)

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength. We therefore welcome applicants from different backgrounds.

In connection with the recruitment process, we have taken a stance on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore expressly decline contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar.

If you have a protected identity and wish to apply, please contact the recruiting manager and then submit your application documents via post.