Do you want to set the direction for the professional development at Regionsklinikken Skjern?

We are seeking an experienced specialist in general medicine for a central professional role with the possibility of employment as chief physician or senior chief physician.

Region Clinic Skjern establishes a new professional leadership function with responsibility for setting the direction of the medical development and supporting a strong professional environment in the clinic. The position combines clinical work with professional leadership, but does not entail personnel management or responsibility for the daily administrative operations, which are handled by the daily manager.

For the right candidate, employment can be as either chief physician or senior chief physician depending on experience, qualifications and the overall profile.

About the position

We are seeking an experienced specialist in general medicine for a central professional role with the possibility of employment as chief physician or senior chief physician.

The position combines clinical work with medical leadership, quality assurance and administrative tasks. A substantial part of the working time will continue to be patient care.

You will have a central role in the clinical development in the clinic and become an important sparring partner for both doctors and other staff. You will have the opportunity to shape the clinic’s professional direction and contribute to the development of attractive and sustainable general medical services for citizens.

Leadership and organization

The position does not entail personnel management. The daily administrative management is handled by the clinic’s daily manager, while the chief physician has the overarching medical responsibility across the regional clinics.

You will have a unique opportunity to shape the clinical development of the clinic and help shape the future of general medical services in the area. The position provides great influence on quality, workflows and development initiatives while maintaining a significant clinical role.

You will thus become part of a leadership community where collaboration on development, quality and operations across the clinics is pursued.

The position primarily focuses on Region Clinic Skjern, where you will have a central role in the medical decisions regarding the clinic’s daily life. You must be able to make decisions close to the operation, support staff in their task execution and contribute to the continued development of the clinic.

Your main areas of responsibility

Professional responsibility and clinical work

• Daily clinical work with patients.
• Be a professional sparring partner for the clinic's doctors and other staff.
• Ensure high professional quality and patient safety.
• Contribute to supervision and competence training.
• Support a strong professional environment with a focus on learning and collaboration.
• We envisage a split of 2/3 regular clinical work and 1/3 for the other tasks.

Quality and development

• Drive and support quality development initiatives.
• Contribute to the implementation of professional guidelines, preparation of instructions and new workflows.
• Contribute to the development of future general medical services.
• Ensure coherent and patient-safe patient pathways.

Operations and organization

• Collaborate with the daily manager on operations, planning and daily programs.
• Contribute to developing effective workflows and appropriate solutions.
• Ensure clear communication and coordination in the clinic.

Collaboration

• Engage in close collaboration with the daily manager and chief physician.
• Contribute to development and exchange of experiences across the regional clinics.

About Region Clinic Skjern

Region Clinic Skjern is operated today as a regional clinic with about 6,900 patients.

Region Clinic Skjern is operated by Region Midtjylland and is thus publicly run general practice. This means that the clinic works within the frameworks and requirements that apply to a public organization, while the daily clinical work and patient care largely correspond to what one knows from general practice.

The clinic is located centrally in the town of Skjern near the train and bus station. There are modern clinic facilities with consultation rooms for both physicians and nurses, a laboratory, treatment rooms and a shared secretariat. In addition to doctors, the clinic is staffed with practice staff consisting mainly of nurses and social and health care assistants, a bioanalyst, physiotherapist and psychologist.

Skjern is located in the middle of Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality close to fjord, nature and the North Sea. The area offers good opportunities for family life, leisure activities and settlement combined with short distances and a strong local community.

Here you have the opportunity to work in a modern clinic and at the same time enjoy the benefits of living close to nature.

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We are looking for you who

• Are a specialist in general medicine with Danish authorization and still wish to work clinically while focusing on professional leadership and development.
• Would preferably have experience from practice management or other leadership roles.
• Are professionally strong and motivated to create quality and development.
• Can create buy-in and contribute to well-being and engagement among staff.
• Work in a structured way and keep an overview in a busy daily life.
• Want to be part of the development of regional clinics as an important part of future physician coverage.

We offer

• An exciting combination of clinical work and leadership tasks.
• A central professional role with great influence on the clinic’s development and the future general medical services.
• Opportunity to put your mark on the professional quality, workflows and organization.
• A strong multidisciplinary community with engaged and competent colleagues.
• Close collaboration with the daily manager, chief physician and other staff in the regional clinics.
• Good opportunities for professional and leadership development.
• A workplace characterized by high professionalism, collaboration and a good working environment.

Application and contact

The position is as a rule a full-time position.

Send your application with CV and the completed competence form (seven doctor roles) – this forms together with the interview the basis for the medical assessment.

• Application deadline: 7 November 2026
• Interviews expected to be held: 11 Nov. at Regionshuset in Viborg.
• Start by agreement
• Salary and employment terms: In accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

Employment requires satisfactory child certificate and authorization

Further information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting

Chief Physician: Vibeke Skjold Kruse

Phone: 2112 6385

Daily manager: Maria Langkjær Knudsen

Phone: 5170 8527

The position is generally a full-time position.

As Region Midtjylland continually implements savings and reorganizations, employees in redeployment who apply for the position will have priority.

Region Midtjylland is, in accordance with the EU transparency directive that came into force on 7 June 2026, required to inform you of the starting salary or a salary range for a position before you are offered employment.

Here you will find Region Midtjylland’s salary catalog for most professional groups and positions found in Region Midtjylland: Transparency before employment - Employees.rm.dk