Chief Physician for the Emergency Department, Zealand University Hospital, Nykøbing F.

We are seeking a specialist in acute medicine or a specialist with cardiological competencies with employment starting 1/12/2026 or thereafter.

We work in a professionally exciting department with some of the most ill citizens in the country. This is in close collaboration with the rest of the hospital campus, but also with the other campuses of Zealand University Hospital. The collaboration also extends to primary care, and we engage in innovative projects and new working methods aimed at health services closer to the citizen's own home.

Education of our younger colleagues, collaboration within the entire staff team, curiosity, a good tone, and integrity are given high priority. It should be a learning and enjoyable community.

In the Emergency Department at Zealand University Hospital, Nykøbing F., we have very satisfied younger doctors and excellent evaluations. Our younger colleagues feel safe and part of a community.

The position is on-call duty.

Your tasks will include, but are not limited to

• Clinical work with the specialist at the front together with younger doctors.
• Function as a clinical supervisor.
• Contribute to the implementation of new educational initiatives for doctors and care staff.
• Contribute to maintaining high quality in patient care and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to rethinking workflows in the department, but also towards collaborating departments and the primary sector, and possibly solutions with private actors.
• Ensure a good working environment

Qualifications

• Specialist in acute medicine or a specialist with cardiological competencies.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.
• Good medical-pedagogical knowledge and experience.
• Interest in education.
• Research experience is valued
• Curious about new thinking and an out-of-the-box approach

We offer

• A challenging position with many training doctors.
• Employment in a well-functioning emergency department where professionalism and collegiality are key words
• Close collaboration with engaged colleagues across the campus
• Opportunity for professional and personal development.
• Opportunity for flexibility.
• Opportunity to participate in exciting innovative projects across sectors
• Focus on equal health services for all citizens

A good mood is essential for a good working life.

Professionalism, flexibility, and the working environment are given high priority for us.

Application

Send your application, CV, and relevant attachments electronically via the button "Search the job".

Application deadline is 18/10/2026.

We look forward to receiving your application and offer a dynamic and professional environment where you can contribute to the continued development of the Emergency Department.

Employment area

Region Zealand and the Capital Region will, on 1 January 2027, become Region East Denmark as a result of the health reform. Your employment area will be Region East Denmark with all related organizational units.

Read more about the meaning of the employment area on Region East Denmark's website.

Starting salary for employees under collective agreement

The region is obliged to inform you about the starting salary for the position. You will be told the base salary, centrally fixed allowances, and pension under the relevant collective agreement. In addition to the starting salary, the pay may include any negotiated allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

See the starting salary on the region's website

About Zealand University Hospital

Zealand University Hospital is Denmark's newest university hospital with activities in Køge, Roskilde, and Nykøbing F. We are a bold and outward-looking university hospital where we daily work to create a coherent health system and greater equality in health for citizens in the region.

Our catchment area is characterized by more citizens with chronic illness and social challenges than the national average. Therefore we work targeted with innovation, new forms of collaboration, and solutions that bring treatment closer to the people.

With us you become part of an ambitious workplace where cross-organizational collaboration, high professional standards, and continuous improvements are a natural part of everyday life. Our management values are innovation, followership, integrity, and community, and they set the direction for how we work, develop, and achieve good results – for both citizens and employees.

Read more about Zealand University Hospital, Nykøbing F. here

Read more about Zealand University Hospital, Køge and Roskilde here

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