Canary Islands Health Service Appoints 15 Fixed-Term Cardiologists

The Canary Islands Health Service has officially appointed 15 fixed-term cardiologists through an exceptional process aimed at stabilizing long-term temporary staff. This follows a series of legal and administrative steps, including the publication of previous resolutions and the winners' formal appointments.

The latest resolution confirms the successful candidates' position as permanent staff, marking a significant step toward reducing precarious employment in the region’s hospitals.

However, one position remains unfilled, declared vacant due to lack of applicants.

This process resolves a major concern for healthcare workers who, for years, operated under temporary contracts, often facing job insecurity. Stabilizing these roles ensures better continuity of care for residents and improves working conditions for medical staff. It also reflects ongoing reforms in Spanish health policy, which aim to regularize employment and improve healthcare quality across the country.

Candidate Procedures and Conditions

• Candidates now have 15 days to officially take their new posts, with specific instructions on documentation and procedures.
• Those unable to assume their roles immediately due to health reasons or other justified causes can defer their start.
• The appointment also sets limits on job mobility shortly after taking their post, ensuring a stable workforce for the region's hospitals.

Benefits of the Stabilization

• Enhances the stability and reliability of healthcare services in the Canary Islands.
• Benefits public health and patient care directly.