Junior doctor (level 1) for unclassified position, Clinical Microbiology, Zealand University Hospital, Køge

We are seeking a young doctor (trainee level 1) for an unclassified position starting 01.01.2027. The position is fixed-term for 1 year with the possibility of extension to a total of 2 years.

About the job

You will be involved in the handling of clinical microbiological diagnostics and advisory services. We place great emphasis on a strong professional approach, where you work independently, take responsibility and contribute with initiative. In addition, we expect commitment to collaboration with both colleagues and partners, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and a sustained focus on high professional quality and patient safety.

The position is a full-time role including weekend work. The position is without on-call duty. The department has specialists providing 24/7 on-call coverage.

About you

• You preferably have completed an internship in Clinical Microbiology
• You are prepared to engage in close collaboration with the department's staff groups
• You are interested in having broad contact with other health professional specialties
• We would like you to have good clinical experience

The department

The department is one of four clinical microbiology departments in the Region of Zealand and undertakes microbiological diagnostics for Holbæk Hospital, Mid and West Zealand Hospital, Zealand University Hospital Køge, Roskilde and Nykøbing F., as well as the entire primary care sector in the former Region Zealand's coverage area.

We perform analyses in all areas of microbiology (bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology diagnostics) and employ most microbiological diagnostic methods (including microscopy, culture, antigen/antibody testing, MALDI-TOF, PCR and genome sequencing).

Clinical Microbiology provides clinical advice in connection with diagnostics, antibiotic treatment and infection control. The department is research-active, with good opportunities to become engaged in research.

Salary and employment terms

You will be placed as a doctor (trainee level 1) under the current agreement for Junior Doctors. The appointment is 37 hours per week.

Want to know more?

You are welcome to contact the Educational Supervising Chief Physician Jørgen Engberg, Clinical Microbiology, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, via email [email protected] , tel. 4024 5578.

The application deadline is 15 November 2026 . Interviews will be held on 24 November 2026 . A motivated application must be submitted via the link in the advertisement and include a CV. The application should be a maximum of one page.

Area of employment

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

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

Starting salary for employees under a collective agreement

The region is obliged to inform you of the starting salary for the position. You will be told the base salary, centrally determined 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-facing university hospital where we work every day to create a cohesive healthcare system and greater health equality for citizens in the region.

Our catchment area is characterized by a larger share of 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 citizens.

With us you will be part of an ambitious workplace where cross-team collaboration, high professionalism and continuous improvements are a natural part of everyday life. Our management values are innovation, followership, integrity and solidarity, and they set the direction for how we work, develop, and achieve good results – for both citizens and staff.

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