Dentist in Västerbotten Inland – Lycksele, Malå, Vilhelmina/Åsele/Dorotea

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

Do you want to help shape the future of dental care? Here at Folktandvården (Public Dental Service), we are at the forefront of research and development and have close collaboration with the Department of Odontology at Umeå University. Within Folktandvården, we cover a broad range of competencies. We provide both general and specialist dental care, and we also participate in the clinical education of dentists, dental hygienists, dental nurses, and dental technicians. We work in modern and well-equipped premises located in several places across the county. We are proud of our range of wellness activities, and of course, you receive a wellness allowance.

About the Role and Locations

We are now seeking dentists for Västerbotten Inland: Lycksele, Malå, and Vilhelmina/Åsele/Dorotea. We provide modern, health-oriented dental care for both children and adults, and we are looking for you who want to make a difference. Here, you will have the opportunity to work with high-quality dental care in an organization where engagement, development, and patient focus are central. At Folktandvården Stenbergska in Lycksele, there is a specialist clinic in orthodontics, and the new Folktandvården unit, Competence Centre, will also be located there and is currently under construction. We also provide anesthesia dentistry for children and adults at Lycksele Hospital.

Please indicate in your application which locations you are most interested in.

Lycksele is the largest town in Västerbotten Inland and is home to Southern Lapland's largest dental clinic. It is close to everything, such as schools, work, leisure activities, and restaurants. Furthermore, it is easy to commute to larger cities. Lycksele suits those who want to live well and safely while maintaining an active lifestyle.

In Malå, it is easy to feel at home. The community is characterized by security, care, and proximity – both between people and to nature. Forests, lakes, mountains, and untouched wilderness offer opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and skiing (downhill and cross-country) year-round. Magnificent nature right at your doorstep.

Vilhelmina/Åsele/Dorotea is not standing still. In the town center, there is always activity with entertainment and events. In the outskirts, there is plenty of space to breathe and feel the calm, whether you are hiking in the forests or paddling in mountain lakes. Here you will find beautiful nature and a good selection of activities for both adults and children.

Job Responsibilities

4 positions available.

As a dentist with us, you contribute knowledge and engagement that makes people feel secure. We offer varied work with patients of all ages and with different care needs. You work both independently and in teams, performing examinations, advanced treatments, and emergency dental care.

With us, you will receive a thorough introduction to your new role, with good opportunities for development and the chance to work within your specific areas of interest. As a newly graduated dentist, you will have access to clinical supervision and support so that you can develop and grow into your professional role.

We are proud of the collaboration between our clinics. This contributes to good development opportunities and may mean that working at more than one workplace becomes relevant. We use computerized scheduling and the T4 medical record system, as well as the speech recognition tool Voxit Vocal.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a licensed dentist or who are about to complete your dental education.

We place importance on you being engaged, knowledgeable, and passionate about performing your work with high quality and customer satisfaction. You are responsible and consider patient care a natural part of the job. This includes the ability to see the patient's needs from a holistic perspective. Your working style is structured, and you take the initiatives and decisions required in your role. You have good communication skills, work in a structured manner, and enjoy contributing to both the development of the practice and good teamwork. You have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

Employment Terms

Type of Employment: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent.
Start Date: According to agreement.

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

We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds.

We have taken a stand regarding 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 send your application documents by post.

We are working with the recruitment process on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible, but no later than September 13.
We look forward to receiving your application!