About this role
We are now seeking an experienced specialist physician in psychiatry with a genuine interest in patient safety to take on the exciting role of Chief Physician at one of Sweden's largest psychiatric clinics.
About the Organization
The psychiatry department in Region Stockholm is in an exciting phase of development with the establishment of the new Psychosis Care Stockholm. Our current Chief Physician will transition to the same role at the new psychosis clinic. We are one of Sweden's largest psychiatric services, currently employing over 1,000 staff, providing inpatient care across 12 wards with a total of 222 beds, as well as outpatient care through 14 clinics.
Our ambition is to become a leading example in Swedish psychiatry, which we achieve by working person-centered, offering the right competencies for patient needs, and emphasizing the application of evidence-based guidelines and care programs. We focus on development work in the areas of patient safety, care processes, and our most important resource—our employees. The cohesive psychiatric organization, tasked with providing psychiatric care for all ages, offers opportunities to shape care based on patient needs.
Your Role as Chief Physician
The role of Chief Physician primarily involves:
- Being responsible for involuntary care
- Leading the patient safety team
- Working on safety issues
- Contributing to strategic quality development
The position is broad with many points of contact both within the organization and with external partners, as well as patients and their relatives.
You will report directly to the Operations Manager for Psychiatry in Southern Stockholm and be part of the clinic's management team, collaborating closely with operational management and section leaders, as well as leading our patient safety team.
Our Expectations of You
The role requires you to be a specialist physician in psychiatry. You have solid clinical experience from both inpatient and outpatient care, as well as a strong interest in education and development issues. Furthermore, you have experience and a keen interest in patient safety and healthcare law. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We expect you to be proactive, possess strong communication skills, express yourself well in writing, and have high integrity. You easily establish connections, show respect for others, and have the ability to foster participation and harness others' ideas. Based on the organization's goals, you are expected to set clear objectives for quality development work and follow up on these goals in a clear and structured manner. You are motivated by challenges and have a solution-oriented approach. We hope you possess well-developed diplomatic skills, are confident yet enthusiastic, and have the courage to make decisions and implement changes. An academic background such as a doctoral degree is advantageous.
We Offer
This is a permanent position at 100%, where you will be employed as a specialist physician with a three-year appointment as Chief Physician, with the possibility of extension.
With us, you will have a varied and stimulating role focused on medical development. We offer a tailored introduction to your role as Chief Physician.
We provide flexible working hours, wellness benefits, and wellness hours. Please read more at https://www.psykiatri.regionstockholm.se/jobb-och-praktik/formaner/
We hope you find this opportunity interesting and exciting.
To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and certificates. We conduct ongoing interviews in this recruitment process.
Warm welcome to Psychiatry in Southern Stockholm.
The position is subject to the condition that it is not required for internal relocation, according to applicable regulations.
For patient-related work within the Stockholm County healthcare area:
- A background check will be conducted before a hiring decision according to SLSO's overarching guidelines for background checks during employment.
- Employees who will have patient contact must undergo a pre-employment health examination, according to current directives, which is conducted through occupational health services before employment.
- In addition to Swedish professional licensure, good knowledge of the Swedish language at the C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is required. The same requirements apply to non-licensed personnel with patient contact.
Stockholm County's healthcare area (SLSO) is one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers with 11,600 employees. We offer healthcare services in the Region Stockholm under the areas of psychiatry, primary care, geriatrics, ASIH, urgent care, somatic specialist care, habilitation and health, as well as assistive devices. In collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, we conduct research, education, and development. https://www.slso.regionstockholm.se/.
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