Specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Aalborg University Hospital

An exciting position as a Specialist Physician in Anesthesia and Intensive Care at Aalborg University Hospital is now available for filling as of December 1, 2026 or after further agreement.

The position covers both anesthesia and intensive treatment of orthopedic, ENT, and neurosurgical patients, as well as radiological neurointervention and trauma reception.

The specialty and the department

Anesthesia and Intensive Care constitutes a single department that covers all aspects of anesthesia and intensive medicine, prehospital emergency medical transport and pain management on the campuses in Aalborg, Hobro, Thisted and Farsø. The department consists of about 70 specialists and 24 junior doctors in specialty training in anesthesiology. With 4 intensive care units, 27 beds and 2400 annual hospitalizations as well as about 40,000 anesthesia procedures annually, Anesthesia and Intensive Care is a central part of Aalborg University Hospital.

Medical leadership is provided by 1 chief physician and 6 senior consultants responsible for different professional and functional areas. There is a focus on clear guiding leadership with transparency, inclusion, engagement, collaboration and dialogue. We are passionate about common solutions, and success is achieved when we succeed together.

The department also has a strong focus on professional development, research and education. A clinical professorship is attached to the chair of anesthesiology and there are 3 clinical associate professorships. The Research Unit for Anesthesia and Intensive Care, led by the professor, delivers groundbreaking clinical research at an international level, and there are 4 specialists in part-time postdoc positions attached.

Anesthesia and Intensive Care also have teaching and educational responsibilities that include doctors under training, medical students and other professional groups. The effort related to the main training program is coordinated by 2 training-responsible senior physicians.

Anesthesia and Intensive Care also contribute to the Prehospital Service for the operation of emergency medical vehicles in the North Jutland Region.

Specialty area

Anesthesiology handles clinical anesthesia for all forms of neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, maxillofacial and ENT surgery. The surgical field includes highly specialized procedures across all specialties and neurointervention.

Trauma reception receives patients from across the region, with the possibility of assistance from all specialties.

Intensive medical therapy is provided in a specialized neuro- and trauma-intensive unit. The department uses highly specialized neuro-monitoring equipment and has close collaboration with the neurosurgical ward. In addition, intensive treatment of other specialties is provided, with focus on neuro/ortho/ENT patients. The unit is part of a cohesive intensive care network with a total of 4 units.

The department also supports satellite functions in radiology with anesthesiologist assistance for MR and CT scans, as well as neuroradiological intervention.

What we are seeking

We are looking for a Specialist Physician with general competencies within the anesthesiology specialty, and preferably with specific competencies/interests within anesthesia for orthopedics, ENT and/or neurosurgery.

It is not required to have experience in all specialties. Training will be provided in all specialties, as well as radiological neurointervention, trauma reception and neurointensive care.

We have just completed a major relocation to Hospital City with new frameworks and tasks. Therefore we are seeking a colleague who focuses on collaboration and development, and who wants to participate in developing the department in the new structure.

It is expected that the applicant actively participates in professional development, interprofessional collaboration, and supports research and education within the specialty and the field.

In connection with employment, it will be relevant that you take on one or more professional or organizational responsibilities.

The Anesthesia and Intensive Care Department offers

• A workplace with wonderfully engaged staff, where everyone strives for a high-spirited and professional environment.
• Teamwork at the center and the patient in focus.
• Great understanding of each other’s tasks and emphasis on everyone having a good working day.
• Priority given to interdisciplinary collaboration with cross-disciplinary meetings to ensure optimal cooperation and treatment.
• Annual provision for further education of DKK 29,688 for department physicians.

The practical

We strive for as much influence as possible on work planning and tasks.

The department follows a 14-week rolling schedule based on wish planning, where daytime work on weekdays includes tasks within clinical anesthesia and intensive therapy.

Duty is arranged as evening-night shifts at the workplace. On-call work may include daytime shifts on weekends. In addition, there is a role as a backup for doctors in training, with tasks within anesthesia and intensive care. On-call frequency depends on the units.

We also strive for as much influence as possible on work planning and tasks.

Application

If the above has aroused your interest, we would very much like to receive your motivated application.

In your application you should address the 7 physician roles.

Closing date for applications is 19.10.26

Interviews are expected to be held on 27.10.026.

Salary and employment terms follow the applicable collective agreement.

Employment is conditional on the existence of a clean criminal record (Executive Order No. 650 of 27.06.2005).

Want to know more

Information can be obtained by contacting

Chief Physician Sisse Anette Thomassen, tel. 50 96 80 76 or email [email protected] or

Lead Senior Physician Christian Sigvald Langfrits, tel. 61 89 00 31, [email protected]