Licenced medical oncologist/clinical oncologist/radiation oncologist - Under tillsättning eller tillsatt, ej sökbar

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We are looking for a licenced medical oncologist/clinical oncologist/radiation oncologist to join our team at the oncology clinic at Kalmar Hospital in Kalmar County, Sweden. Oncology is a strongly growing specialty thanks to the fact that we are continuously receiving new treatment options for our patients. The health care system focuses on equal care for everyone and we are able to provide cancer care with, international measures, very good results. The role as oncologist involves various work such as medical treatment and radiotherapy as well as multidisciplinary work. It´s a very exciting, challenging and stimulating job.

At Kalmar hospital, the oncology clinic offers 22 care places, an oncology department and a radiotherapy department with two linear accelerators and a dose planning CT. We have five care places in a surgery department for round-the-clock care that we are responsible for during the day during the weeks. The job is during daytime, so no on-call duty. We are ten specialist doctors and eight residents’ who work at the clinic. Otherwise, there are nurses (many trained oncology nurses), medical secretaries and radiation physicist, in total we are roughly 80 employees at the oncology clinic.

Requirements

Licenced medical oncologist/clinical oncologist/radiation oncologist

English and Swedish language skills (B2-level)

Great communication skills

Ability to work together with others and in teams

Ability to build trust

About Kalmar County and Region Kalmar

Kalmar County lies in the southeast of Sweden, nicely overlooking the Baltic Sea, which means you are working and living in beautiful nature surroundings. It’s a very popular summer destination with our own archipelago in the northern county and the popular island Öland with many beaches and idyllic places to visit. Many Europeans have already made their permanent move to Kalmar County and are now working and living here. Kalmar airport connects you to international airport Arlanda in Stockholm and Frankfurt airport. If you prefer to take the train you can travel to other cities in Sweden as well as Copenhagen, Denmark.  The city of Kalmar is a great place for the whole family with many schools, activities, and outdoor life but also plenty of restaurants and shops.

Region Kalmar is the main health care provider in Kalmar County with approximately 7300 employees. There are 3 hospitals and 28 primary care centers that provides for the general population. The organization is also responsible for regional and cultural development, public transportation, and education amongst other things.

Terms of employment

Before moving to Sweden you need to reach B2 level in the Swedish language. Your license as a doctor needs to be recognized by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare. Apply for a licence - Legitimation (socialstyrelsen.se)

We provide further language studies in Swedish to reach the C1 level. If the trial period will be proved satisfactory and you demonstrate required skills recognized by Region Kalmar, it will automatically turn into a permanent position.  

All contracts follow local and national collective agreements. Salary is set individually depending on your qualification and experience.

Support during recruitment process before moving to Sweden

You will receive continuous information and support from Region Kalmar regarding relocation, establishment and language education.

If you are an EU/EEA citizen you may be eligible for support from EURES: EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme (europa.eu)

Support after moving to your new home in Sweden

• An intensive language course to reach C1 level in Swedish
• Help with practical matters, such as social security number, bank accounts, etc.
• Wellness benefits
• We find you a place to live and help to register your children in a school or kindergarten.
• We also help and support your spouse with sources for job search

How to apply

Send your application to anna.kagestad@regionkalmar.se 

Subject: Medical Oncologist, Kalmar hospital, Region Kalmar

Your applications should include personal letter and CV.