Specialist in Rheumatology

Department of Rheumatic and Connective Tissue Diseases, Zealand University Hospital, Køge is seeking a specialist in rheumatology with commencement

1 December 2026 or by agreement.

We are seeking a professionally strong and engaged specialist in rheumatology who wishes to combine high clinical quality with teaching, research and development.

The position is particularly relevant for an upcoming consultant with a broad internal medicine background and strong academic competencies, who wishes to actively apply these in a development-oriented department.

About you

You are at the end of your main specialty training in rheumatology or a recently qualified consultant, and you have:

• Solid clinical experience from both university hospital and regional hospital
• A broad internal medicine profile with experience in, among others, acute medicine, geriatrics and other medical specialties
• Experience with complex patient pathways and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Documented research activity, including publications in peer‑reviewed journals
• Experience with scientific communication and presentations
• Commitment to teaching and supervision of junior doctors and students
• Interest in development of education and working environment
• Good collaboration skills and a desire to contribute actively to the community

We emphasize that you can work independently and contribute to developing the department both academically and organizationally.

The position

You will play a central role in the department's clinical work with

• Independent outpatient function
• Management of complex patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases
• Supervision and sparring of younger doctors
• Participation in multidisciplinary conferences

Depending on your interests and competencies there will be opportunities to undertake roles within:

• Research and development projects
• Education and guidance
• Quality and organizational development

About the department

The Department of Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases in Køge is a well-functioning and development-oriented department with a focus on high professional quality, good patient pathways and strong collegial collaboration. We place high priority on education, well-being and professional sparring.

We offer

• A strong professional environment with opportunities to use and develop your competencies
• Good opportunities for research and academic development
• A department where teaching and supervision are given high priority
• A collegial community with a focus on well-being and collaboration
• Opportunity to shape your own role and professional profile

If you have further questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Chief Physician Ada Colic, email: [email protected], telephone 2332 9536.

Application deadline : 10 November 2026

Interviews: Week 47

Employment terms

Salary and terms of employment in accordance with the applicable collective agreement

Employment area

Region Zealand and Region Capital 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 associated organizational units.

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

Starting salary for employees under collective agreement

The region is obligated to inform you of the starting salary for the position. You will be told 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 work every day to create a coherent health system and greater equality in health for the citizens in the region.

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

With us you will be part of an ambitious workplace where cross-collaboration, high professionalism and continuous improvements are a natural part of everyday life. Our leadership 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.

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