Consultant sought for the Neurology Department, Aalborg University Hospital

A department physician position is available for filling as of December 1, 2026 or by agreement.

The position is desired to be filled by a consultant in neurology - preferably with particular interest in headache disorders.

Who are we?

The department, which is a university department, is the region's only neurological department. It comprises a general neurology ward (classic neurology) with 11 beds, a stroke ward with 19 beds, a neurophysiology department and 15 subspecialty outpatient clinics.

The Neurology Department is currently staffed with 6 chief physicians, of whom 2 are professors, 10 senior physicians, 12 department physicians and 29 resident doctors. The department management consists of a chief physician, two chief nurses and a health administration chief. The headache outpatient currently consists of 1 senior physician, 3 nurses and 1 medical secretary.

Who are you?

The position is intended to be filled by a consultant in neurology. Based on the application and CV, this person should document interest and qualifications to participate in the operation and further development of the headache area.

There is desired a consultant in neurology with extensive clinical experience and also preferably research experience. Organizational experience, e.g., in the form of patient pathways, professional networks etc. and experience within postgraduate teaching are welcome. Good collaboration and communication skills are required.

It is expected that the person appointed in the position will contribute to the ongoing development of the area through further education, teaching, research and organization together with the other specialists in the areas. In addition, one is expected to participate in ward rounds and on-call duties.

Why choose Aalborg?

We are a flexible department under solid development and with great opportunities for professional development within all subspecialties of neurology.

As a department physician you have by collective agreement at least 10 continuing education days per year and, under a special arrangement in the North Jutland Region, a personal training budget of about DKK 27,500 annually.

Conditions

Employment at the department is governed by the collective agreement between Danish Regions and the Association of Specialists.

There is an on-call/back-up duty attached to the position (on-site on-call for department physicians). The on-call team consists of collectively employed senior physicians, department physicians and 1st year residents. As part of the department's around-the-clock thrombolysis and EVT treatment of ischemic stroke, the on-call physician must be present for the thrombolysis treatment.

The applicant will participate in the on-call duty depending on qualifications.

The department participates in teaching medical students from Aalborg University, teaching KBU doctors, introductory doctors in neurology and doctors in the main specialty positions in neurology as well as doctors in the main specialty positions within psychiatry and neurosurgery.

The professional assessment of the applicant will be based on the applicant's information about their own competencies in each of the seven competency areas corresponding to the seven roles in the specialist medical order.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Chief Physician Lotte Vinge, phone 20130688 or email [email protected]

Application deadline Saturday 31 October 2026 at 23:59.

The application should be addressed to Chief Physician, PhD, Lotte Vinge, Neurology Department, Aalborg University Hospital, and submitted online by clicking on SEARCH THE POSITION.

Employment interviews are expected to be held on Monday, November 9, 2026.