Functional disorders seeks a physician for a position in the Interdisciplinary Pain and Headache Center in a 1-year unclassified resident physician position, Aarhus University Hospital

We are seeking as of January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible a physician for a 1-year unclassified resident position in the Interdisciplinary Pain and Headache Center. The position is in principle a full-time position. The position is suitable for you who are considering psychiatry, general practice, internal medicine, neurology, rheumatology or social medicine as a specialty.

Regardless of specialty preference, gaining greater clinical experience with patients with complex chronic pain and functional disorders will be a big asset in medical life, as these patients present themselves in all hospital departments and can often be diagnostically challenging.

We would also like to hear from you if, for example, you have completed an introductory position in psychiatry or a somatic specialty and perhaps are waiting for a main specialty training position or are uncertain about the specialty choice.

If you are interested in

• patients with complex chronic pain issues
• learning about functional disorders
• the interfaces between psychiatry and somatic medicine
• diagnosis within the somatic and psychiatric
• treatment both with psychoeducation and medication
• communication and teaching
• working cross- and multi-disciplinary.

Then you are the one we need.

About us

The Interdisciplinary Pain and Headache Center is a collaboration between Neurology and Functional Disorders and handles the assessment and treatment of severe headache disorders, neuropathic pain and functional pain conditions. Your employment is linked to Functional Disorders. Functional Disorders has regional function and highly specialized function for treatment of functional disorders. We assess and treat patients with functional disorders and/or health anxiety.

In the Interdisciplinary Pain and Headache Center we have ten staff members who assess and treat patients with complex chronic pain and functional disorders with predominant pain. In the pain center there are the following professional groups employed: specialists, junior doctors, psychologists, physiotherapists and social worker.

Your role

Your tasks will be assessment and treatment of complex chronic pain and functional disorders, extensive follow-up conversations, medical treatment and drafting of rehabilitation plans. In addition you will actively participate in the center's clinical conferences, where interdisciplinary assessment and treatment pathways are discussed and coordinated across professional groups.

Depending on your areas of interest and competencies you will be able to participate in patient education about patient education and pain management. In the department we conduct clinical research and quality assurance projects, and you will be involved in these.

Read about the pain center here Interdisciplinary Pain and Headache Center - Aarhus University Hospital and about the department Functional Disorders on our website http://funktionellelidelser.dk/.

We will, depending on the applicant's qualifications, arrange a training and education plan within the functional field.

We seek a colleague who

• has an interest in developing expertise in assessment and diagnostics as well as psychoeducation for patients with complex chronic pain and functional disorders
• is interested in the center's scientific investigations and activities in general
• has good collaboration skills to join a cross-disciplinary environment
• has an interest in working in a field where health challenges are viewed in a holistic perspective
• can work independently and is good at organizing and prioritizing your work time
• has good communication skills both written and oral.

It may be advantageous if you have experience from psychiatry and/or general medicine.

We can offer you

• to work in an exciting and inspiring environment with a relaxed atmosphere
• a high level of engagement, where we are open to new ideas and input
• a workplace where we get along well across professional groups
• good opportunities to have influence on the way of working
• close sparring and training by experienced doctors in the department.

The position is shift-free.

Salary and employment terms according to the applicable collective agreement. The position is conditional on satisfactory authorization as well as a satisfactory child certificate.

Applicant qualifications will be assessed based on the 7 physician roles. The form for the 7 physician roles can be found here . The completed form is sent together with the application.

Further information about the position is available from Chief Physician Mila Kim at tel. 5195 9314 or by email [email protected].

Interviews are expected to be held in week 47.