Specialist Physician/Senior Consultant in Radiology for Northern Värmland

Your Workplace

The Department of Imaging and Functional Diagnostics in Värmland is a dynamic and technically advanced unit that includes radiology, mammography and clinical physiology. Radiology departments are located in five towns across Värmland: Karlstad, Torsby, Arvika, Kristinehamn, and Säffle.

As a radiologist in Värmland you will be part of a team consisting of 25 specialists/consultants and 15 resident doctors across the county. The operations are jointly organized with an overarching manager, scheduler, and coordinator, providing excellent conditions for collaboration and knowledge exchange. In Torsby, there is one consultant radiologist and two residents, but all staff collaborate closely regardless of their primary workplace.

At Torsby Hospital, the department operates around the clock, handling both emergency and elective examinations. The imaging equipment in Torsby includes a CT scanner, MRI scanner, fluoroscopy unit, general X-ray lab, and ultrasound lab. There is close proximity between different departments and a strong sense of teamwork among radiology staff, clinical departments, and the emergency unit.

In Torsby, you have the opportunity to combine stimulating work with a lifestyle close to nature. Beautiful forests, lakes, and mountains are within easy reach—ideal for those who appreciate outdoor activities, tranquility, and community. Torsby offers good schools, affordable housing, and a strong local community with convenient access to services and culture.

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Torsby Hospital is known for its strong team spirit and close collaboration between departments, where your expertise truly makes a difference for patients.

About the position

As a radiologist in Torsby, you will work broadly within general radiology, conducting image interpretation and examinations in conventional X-ray, computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound. Experience in MRI is considered an advantage.

Your responsibilities include participation in clinical rounds, multidisciplinary conferences (MDTs), continuing education, and supervision of residents and rotating colleagues. On-call duties during evenings and weekends are part of the position. In Värmland, there are three on-call tiers for radiologists: primary on-call, secondary on-call, and remote on-call, enabling a flexible and sustainable schedule. During nighttime, external reporting is handled through Teleconsult, both on weekdays and weekends.

Your primary placement is in Torsby, but work at other hospitals in the region may be possible upon agreement. Remote work is possible when operational needs allow. We use Sectra RIS/PACS and have county-wide worklists that promote close collegial collaboration and flexibility among radiologists throughout the region.

Your Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a Swedish medical license and specialist certification in radiology. Experience in conventional X-ray, CT, and ultrasound, as well as basic skills in ultrasound-guided interventions, is required. Experience in MRI is considered an advantage.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities such as teamwork, commitment, and a positive, solution-oriented attitude. You can make decisions independently and know how to structure your work effectively. You are up to date in your field and contribute your expertise to colleagues.

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