Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Vaasa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€1,662–€4,080). The listed pay band (€183–€209) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 369 comparable listings.

About the role

We are seeking a specialist in hand surgery for the Western Finland welfare region, initially placement at the orthopaedic unit in Vaasa Central Hospital. The Western Finland welfare region is one of Finland's 21 welfare regions and is responsible for social, health and rescue services for about 176,000 inhabitants in the Ostrobothnian region. The area includes 14 municipalities along the west coast. The welfare region offers a work environment for specialists where you can do diverse work as part of a multidisciplinary and skilled work community. The central hospital for specialized healthcare is Vaasa Central Hospital, a hospital with extensive on-call services that provides high-quality round-the-clock specialized care. Outpatient services in specialized care are also offered in Pietarsaari, enabling high-quality and accessible services for the population of the entire area. In the Western Finland welfare region, high medical competence and continuous development are valued. Vaasa Central Hospital is a significant educational and research environment, and cooperation with educational institutions and university hospitals is wide. We offer strong support for scientific research and further training. The region is nationally unique bilingual operating environment where services are produced in Finnish and Swedish. We offer a modern working environment, opportunities for professional development and meaningful patient work as part of a knowledgeable team. Competitive salary, good staff benefits and flexibility ensure balance between work and leisure. Ostrobothnia is also known for high quality of life, a safe and pleasant living environment and its maritime nature. Applicants must have: a suitable specialization training according to the Health Care Professionals Act (559/1994) 4 a §; a licensed medical doctor in Finland; hand surgery specialist. Proficiency in both national languages, Finnish and Swedish, in spoken and written forms. The selected candidate must have a valid vaccination coverage under the Communicable Diseases Act (1227/2016) 48 §. Probationary period applies.