Job Description

Sykehuset Østfold is seeking a specialist in gastroenterology to strengthen its department of gastroenterology.

The position includes inpatient and outpatient care, endoscopic procedures, consultations and participation in the on-call rota. You will join a modern hospital with a skilled team, where professional development, collaboration and high-quality patient care are at the core of daily work.

About the hospital

Sykehuset Østfold is one of Norway’s larger hospitals, with more than 5,000 employees serving a population of approximately 300,000 inhabitants. The hospital consists of a modern main facility at Kalnes in Sarpsborg (opened in 2015) and a second site in Moss.

The Department of Gastroenterology provides both inpatient and outpatient care. It includes a 20-bed ward, outpatient clinics at Kalnes and Moss, and a modern endoscopy unit performing a wide range of diagnostics and therapeutic procedures (including ERCP, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, IBD clinics and national screening programmes). The department is active in quality development and participates in clinical research studies.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical care of patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases
• Work in both inpatient unit and outpatient clinics (Kalnes and Moss)
• Participation in consultations for other departments and internal referrals
• Endoscopic procedures and interventions (depending on competence and experience)
• Contribution to quality improvement and research activities
• Participation in daytime duties and home-based on-call rota (active until 21:00, passive until 07:45)
• Weekend rounds and on-call duties approximately every 10th weekend

Qualifications:

• Medical specialist in gastroenterology
• Authorization to practice within the EU/EEA
• Proficiency in English and motivation to learn Norwegian, supported by our free Norwegian language school
• Strong motivation and a genuine interest in patient care

Personal qualities:

• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Responsible, independent and structured in your work
• Flexible and adaptable to new environments
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning and professional growth

The hospital offers:

• A professional and welcoming work environment
• Opportunities for research and academic development
• Strong welfare benefits and insurance schemes
• Competitive salary and good pension scheme through KLP
• A well-connected location with short travel distance to both Oslo and Sweden

About the location:

Østfold is located in the southeastern part of Norway, close to Oslo and near the Swedish border. The region offers beautiful natural surroundings with coastline, lakes and forests, as well as the charm of smaller towns combined with easy access to city life. Østfold has well-developed public transport, an active cultural scene and is a great place to live and work.

Kalnes hospital is located in Sarpsborg, with additional gastroenterology activity in Moss.

Benefits through Dignus Medical:

• Ongoing support from a dedicated personal advisor before, during, and after employment
• Assistance with obtaining Norwegian authorization and any necessary specialist approvals
• Support with accommodation and travel arrangements, including family relocation
• Access to a free language course with a private tutor online

Send us your application or contact us for more information.