Ophthalmology position in Northern Norway
About this role
On behalf of a modern and welcoming hospital in Northern Norway, we are seeking a Specialist in Ophthalmology for a permanent position.
The position offers a varied and clinically interesting workday, including outpatient consultations, intravitreal injections, eyelid and lacrimal duct surgery and cataract surgery. There is no on-call duty; however, the department provides emergency ophthalmic care during daytime hours.
The outpatient clinic is a small and well-functioning unit staffed by two experienced nurses and a medical secretary, working closely with the ophthalmologists in a professional, efficient and collegial environment.
The hospital places strong emphasis on sustainable work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements. The position can be organised as regular daytime work with weekends and public holidays off, or as a rotation schedule with longer working and off-duty periods, depending on individual preferences.
Requirements
- Authorisation as a medical doctor within the EU/EEA
- Specialist recognition in ophthalmology within the EU/EEA
- Strong clinical competence and good communication skills
- Good command of English and motivation to learn Norwegian (free language training is provided)
- Personal qualities
- Good cooperation and communication skills
- Confident in independent work and decision-making
- Ability to stay structured and prioritize in a varied workday
- We offer
- Permanent full-time position in a public Norwegian hospital
- Comprehensive support with relocation and free language training
- Competitive salary and favourable pension and insurance schemes
- Coverage of travel and moving expenses in accordance with regulations
- Possibility of flexible scheduling and dedicated time for academic development
- A modern, interdisciplinary workplace with excellent facilities and technology
- Welfare activities and social arenas for employees
- Location and benefits
- The hospital is located in Northern Norway, a region known for its dramatic landscape and stro