ENT specialist/senior physician with expertise in hearing and balance disorders

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who thrives in a development-focused, educational university clinic. Our commitment is to provide exceptional healthcare and foster a positive work environment that encourages growth across all professions.

In Östergötland we have three hospitals; Linköping University Hospital, Vrinnevi Hospital in Norrköping and Motala Hospital. All three hospitals provides specialized care.
In addition to our hospitals, over 30 primary care centres are available for the general population both in our large cities and in smaller rural towns.

The ENT Clinic at Linköping University Hospital is a key part of regional healthcare, delivering highly specialized patientcare to the Southeast healthcare region. Our section for Hearing and Balance Disorders operates at a high academic and clinical standard. We collaborate closely with the audiology department, neurootology surgeons on cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing aids, and have established multidisciplinary teams for rehabilitating permanent hearing loss, balance disorders, and tinnitus in both children and adults. Our balance laboratory specializes in diagnosing and treating vertigo in adults, utilizing advanced techniques, including the TRV chair. We also work with the research department for Technical Audiology at Linköping University and the regional deafblind team, contributing to a regional working group focused on hearing and balance disorders.

Our offer
We provide a supportive workplace with numerous development opportunities, including participation in supervision, education, and research. Our hearing and balance unit features outpatient clinics, collaborative working groups, and supervision for medical students, ENT residents, and guest residents. Proficiency in performing electrophysiological measurements may be necessary as part of the workflow. The assignment includes managing general ENT cases and participating in on-call duties.

Support during recruitment process
You will receive continuous information and support from the International Office in Region Östergötland, regarding relocation, establishment and language education.

If you are an EU/EEA citizen you may be eligible for support from EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme, an EU mobility scheme with the aim to increase mobility of workers and match those to employers with shortages in EU.  https://arbetsformedlingen.se/other-languages/english-engelska/eures-targeted-mobility-scheme

How to contact us
You can apply and register your CV here in the event portal.
If you want to meet at the online event and talk more, we will offer timeslots during the eventday.

For more information and also register your interest in working with us before the event, please contact Region Östergötland's International Office via e-mail (we will only respond to applications that relate to the professions we have advertised in the event).

Internationaloffice@regionostergotland.se

Please write “Swedish Day November 2025” in the subject line.

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About Östergötland

Östergötland is one of 21 regions in Sweden and is the fourth largest county in Sweden with a population of 470, 000 inhabitants. Linköping and Norrköping constitute the county´s regional centers and is only about 40 km apart. Other larger urban areas in the county are Motala and Mjölby. Östergötland offers a broad range of leisure activities with a stunning countryside, rivers, lakes and the Baltic sea, as well as a rich cultural life. Here you find direct connections to the cities of Stockholm, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, and four international airports within one hour of travel.

If you want to read more about Region Östergötland and East Sweden and/or follow us on our social media, please use the links under ”Organisation details” for Region Östergötland on the event plattform.

Requirements:

- Registered as an ENT specialist physician within the EU/EEA citizenship

- Established expertise in hearing and balance disorders

- Merits for several years of relevant work experience 

- Research experience and academic qualifications will be considered as assets

- English language proficiency at CEFR level B2

- Basic computer skills

Personal characteristics

You are confident in your professional role, flexible, and excel at collaboration, engaging with both internal and external contacts. We value a culture of mutual support, problem-solving, and a positive attitude. Your organizational skills and ability to prioritize will be essential in this role. 

Your benefits
At Region Östergötland, you will get access to benefits that are designed for a safe and supportive environment and to promote personal and professional growth.

• Paid time off
  You will have at least 25 days of vacation. When you have reached the age of 40, you will be entitled to 31 vacations days, and at age 50, you will have 32 vacation days.
• Sickness benefits
  The first two weeks you are sick we pays you sick pay instead of your regular salary.  If you were to become sick for more than 14 days, we provide you, in addition to compensation from the Social Insurance Agency, sick pay at 10% of the salary you would lose.
• Individually set salary
  Salary is set based on your profession and experience.
• Retirement
  4.5% of your income will be allocated to the occupational pension. You are offered individual pension advice, providing a valuable opportunity to understand your pension situation and explore ways to influence it.
• Research
  You have the opportunity to conduct or participate in clinical research during a portion of your working hours.
• Parental leave benefit
  If you meet the requirements for parental leave and have been employed for at least 180 days, you may also qualify for a parental leave supplement witch amounts to 10% of your daily wage loss per calendar day. This benefit supplements the compensation you may receive from the Social Insurance Agency.
• Insurances
  To provide you with extra security in case of unforeseen events, for example work related injury, you are covered by collective insurance policies. This benefit supplements any compensation you may receive from the Social Insurance Agency.
• Wellness grant
  Tax-free wellness grant of up to 3,500 SEK per year, depending on your type of employment.
• Healthcare
  Access to company health care services, providing support for maintaining physical and mental well-being in the workplace.

Terms of employment
Before moving to Sweden you need to reach a certain level in the Swedish language and have your medical training recognized by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare https://legitimation.socialstyrelsen.se/en/licence-application/

Your employment will start with a clinical trial and introduction period, combined with further language studies. If the trial period will be proved satisfactory and you demonstrate required skills recognized by the County Council of Östergötland, it will automatically turn into a permanent employment.  

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