Job Description

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist – PCI On-Call Service

The opportunity
Are you an experienced interventional cardiologist looking to join a highly specialised university hospital with a strong clinical, academic and collaborative environment?

The Department of Cardiology at Aalborg University Hospital is seeking one or more Consultant Interventional Cardiologists from the EU/EØS to join our team. We welcome applications from candidates who are already qualified to participate in a PCI on-call service, as well as experienced PCI operators who are motivated to develop the additional competencies required for on-call duties.

The position is available as soon as possible or by mutual agreement.

This is an opportunity to work in a busy interventional cardiology environment, contribute to the development of specialised cardiac care and collaborate with highly skilled colleagues across cardiology, cardiac surgery and other disciplines.

The position
Your primary clinical responsibilities will be within interventional cardiology, particularly percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
The position includes participation in the department's PCI on-call service.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing specialised care for patients with ischaemic heart disease, including patients requiring urgent and complex coronary interventions.

Depending on your experience, qualifications and the department's clinical needs, there may also be opportunities to contribute to the development of other specialised interventional services, including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and chronic total occlusion (CTO) procedures.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to the department's research, teaching and professional development activities, as well as relevant administrative and organisational tasks.

What we offer
The opportunity to work in a busy university hospital with an established PCI service and a broad range of specialised cardiology services.
Professional development: Opportunities to further develop your interventional skills and, where appropriate, expand your expertise into complex PCI, TAVI or CTO procedures.

A strong multidisciplinary team: Close collaboration with cardiologists across subspecialties, cardiothoracic anaesthetists and cardiac surgeons.

An academic environment: Opportunities to participate in clinical research, teaching and the development of new treatment pathways.

Supportive colleagues and leadership: We value professional respect, constructive collaboration and a positive working environment.

Flexible working arrangements: Working hours and duty schedules are organised within the applicable employment framework.

An international perspective: The opportunity to join a university hospital committed to clinical excellence, research, education and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and experience
Essential requirements:

You hold specialist certification in cardiology.
You have or are able to obtain a Danish Authorization to practice medicine
You are fluent in or command a professional working proficiency in Danish. Norwegian or Swedish (B2/C1 level)
Or are willing to learn Danish
You can perform PCI procedures independently.
You have the clinical judgement and professional skills required to manage patients with ischaemic heart disease.
You communicate effectively and work constructively with colleagues across clinical disciplines.
You can maintain an overview and make sound clinical decisions in a demanding and sometimes unpredictable environment.
You are committed to high standards of patient care, patient safety and continuous professional development.
You are willing to contribute to the department's clinical, organisational and educational activities and to take on the leadership and supervisory responsibilities associated with a consultant position.

Desirable qualifications:

Experience participating in a PCI on-call service.
Experience from a university hospital or another highly specialised cardiac centre.
Experience in complex PCI, TAVI or CTO procedures.
A PhD, or other research qualifications or a strong record of scientific publications.
Experience in clinical research, teaching or quality improvement.
Experience in a PCI on-call service is an advantage but is not essential, provided you are an independent PCI operator and are motivated to acquire the necessary competencies following an appropriate period of training and induction.

About the Department
The Department of Cardiology at Aalborg University Hospital is a large, specialised and research-active department providing advanced care across a broad range of cardiovascular conditions, including ischaemic heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, valvular heart disease, thoracic aortic aneurysms, pericardial diseases, thromboembolic disorders and dyslipidaemia.

Our department performs approximately:
6,000 invasive procedures annually
8,000 inpatient admissions annually
More than 30,000 outpatient consultations annually
Approximately 14,000 echocardiographic examinations annually

Our medical team comprises doctors at different stages of postgraduate training and 32 consultant cardiologists, including two professors.
We provide inpatient and outpatient services, operate a cardiac catheterisation laboratory and maintain a dedicated cardiology research unit.
Our work is guided by a shared commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and involving patients and their families in shared decision-making. We also have a strong responsibility for undergraduate medical education and postgraduate specialist training.
The department operates across three hospital sites in Aalborg, Thisted and Hobro, with the vast majority of clinical activity based at the newly built Aalborg University Hospital.

Salary and terms of employment
This is a full-time position. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the applicable Danish collective agreement.
The position includes participation in the department's PCI on-call service.
Further details regarding the on-call arrangement and employment conditions can be discussed with the Head of Department or Lead Senior Physician Bent Raungaard tlf. 27201096, e-mail: b.raungaard@rn.dk
 
Application
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be arranged continuously. The advertisement will be withdrawn once the position has been filled.

The assessment process will follow the applicable Danish requirements for consultant appointments, including assessment of competencies across the seven physician roles.