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Are you looking for a position as a Specialist Training Doctor (ST-läkare) and want to be part of the future of healthcare? Do you have a passion for cutting-edge medicine while developing within the field of endocrinology? Then we might be looking for you!

What we offer

• Individually tailored introduction
• Work within a highly specialized and internationally renowned endocrinology and diabetes clinic
• Experienced colleagues, all with specialist competence in the field

Of course, you will also have the opportunity to take advantage of the general benefits and perks offered by Karolinska University Hospital, such as a generous wellness allowance and the possibility of gross-to-net salary exchange for individual pension savings.

About the position

The Medical Unit for Endocrinology at Karolinska University Hospital is the highest-ranked in the Nordic region and one of the largest in Sweden. In Huddinge, our core areas are diabetes, diabetic foot ulcers, lipid disorders, and osteoporosis, but we also have a broad endocrinology outpatient clinic. This ST position will provide broad endocrinology competence, as well as the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in specific areas based on interest.

Here, you will receive training in accordance with the National Board of Health and Welfare's objective description and the Swedish Society of Endocrinology's special recommendations. The ST position is structured in consultation with the section chief, study director, and supervisor. Placements occur within the various sections of the unit, and as needed, within the different specialties required to achieve the objective description for specialist competence in endocrinology and diabetology. We expect you to take an active part in research and development within the unit. Training medical students is a natural part of daily life at the unit. On-call duties may be included. The position is primarily located in Huddinge, but part of the training will also take place in Solna.

We are looking for someone who

• Has a genuine interest in endocrinology and a positive attitude towards the special challenges of university healthcare
• Has the courage to act according to your own convictions
• Thrives in working together with both colleagues and other professional categories. You relate to others in a listening and flexible manner, and listen, communicate, and resolve differences constructively
• Is calm, stable, and controlled in pressurized situations. You maintain a realistic perspective and focus on the right things in each individual situation
• Sees the bigger picture and considers the broader perspective. You understand your role's significance for the whole and consider the best interests of the entire operation in actions and decisions
• Plans, organizes, and prioritizes your work effectively. You set timeframes and ensure they are met

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Swedish medical license
• Experience in clinical work
• You must be proficient in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Note that BT (Basic Training/General Practice training) is not an integrated part of this ST. Applicants must have completed AT (General Practice Training) or BT to be eligible.

Merits:

• Experience in supervising and teaching younger colleagues
• Doctoral degree and/or ongoing independent research

About the recruitment process

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period. The application period for this position extends over the summer holiday season. We plan to begin the selection process during week 32 and will contact you as soon as we know which applicants are moving forward to the next step in the recruitment process.

Along with your application, you need to attach a CV. Instead of a cover letter, we ask you to answer selection questions and briefly explain why you are suitable for the role. Answering the questions is a prerequisite for your application to be considered complete.

A six-month probationary period applies. Employment of candidates may take place continuously during the advertisement's publication period.

Information for doctors can be found on karolinska.se/jobb, under "Application for medical positions".

We warmly welcome your application - Together we are Karolinska!

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About Karolinska University Hospital

We at Karolinska University Hospital are proud to be one of the world's leading university hospitals. In addition to our special responsibility for highly specialized care in the Stockholm region, our main task is to train tomorrow's healthcare professionals and conduct world-leading research together with Karolinska Institutet, while continuing our work to develop care for the benefit of patients. We work within a wide range of areas and professions.

You can read more about our mission within care, research, and education here.

Our vision - We shall cure and alleviate tomorrow what no one can cure and alleviate today.

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Theme Inflammation & Aging

Theme Inflammation and Aging includes internal medicine specialties such as endocrinology and metabolism, nephrology, gastroenterology, and pulmonology, as well as geriatrics, rheumatology, dermatology, and venereology.

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