Specialist physician for the MSK section – Radiology Department, Aalborg University Hospital

Specialist in the MSK Section – Radiology Department, Aalborg University Hospital

At the Radiology Department, Aalborg University Hospital, a position as a specialist in the MSK section is available to be filled from 1 January 2027 or by agreement.

About the department and the MSK section

The Radiology Department is organized into specialized sections within gastro-radiology, oncology and thoracic radiology, vascular radiology, interventional radiology, mammography, neuro-radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, pediatric radiology and urogenital radiology.

The MSK section is responsible for highly specialized diagnostics and treatment in all areas of the musculoskeletal radiology specialty. The section has extensive multidisciplinary collaboration and participates in several daily conferences, including orthopedic and rheumatology conferences as well as tumor conferences. Once a month, the head physician holds special conferences in elbow and shoulder orthopedics. In addition, there are daily fracture conferences led by descriptive radiographers and junior doctors.

As a specialist in the section, you will actively participate in the conferences and contribute to the interdisciplinary collaboration, Ultrasound ( ultrasound-guided interventions, including block placements, biopsies and aspirations), referrals, trauma, CT biopsy, Emergency code, and supervision of junior doctors, description of outpatient CT and MRI .

A strong professional and multidisciplinary environment

The orthopedics section is particularly characterized by its many multidisciplinary conferences, which provide a framework for professional sparring, discussion of complex issues and presentation of both rare and diagnostically challenging cases.

The conferences include, among other things, rare orthopedic and rheumatologic diseases as well as complex tumor cases and special treatment courses.

The rheumatology conference, which is held once a week, is particularly characterized by a high professional level and a wide variation in clinical problems.

With the many professional areas, a varied case mix and good opportunities for professional deepening, you will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen your competencies within musculoskeletal radiology at a high specialized level.

The department is currently staffed with a Leading Consultant, two consultants and two department physicians. In addition, there are continuously 1-3 junior doctors attached to the section in both introductory and main training positions. The section prioritizes a good collegial environment where professional sparring, supervision and education are a natural part of everyday life.

About the Radiology Department

The Radiology Department is one of the country’s largest radiology departments with an annual examination volume of approximately 300,000.

The department handles diagnostics, examinations and treatment of patients admitted to Aalborg University Hospital as well as patients referred from general practitioners in the North Jutland Region. In addition, the high-specialized radiological functions in the region are handled at Aalborg University Hospital.

The department is distributed over five campuses: Aalborg City Hospital, Aalborg South, Thisted, Hobro and Farsø. The advertised position is physically located on the two campuses in Aalborg.

There is a on-call function included in the position.

Research, development and education

As a university hospital, research and development have high priority. Radiology has since 2014 had an independent research unit that contributes to the professional and scientific development within the specialty.

The department also plays a significant role in the training of both introductory and main specialty radiology doctors. We work purposefully to create a strong learning environment that ensures younger doctors a solid basic education and the possibility for ongoing specialist development.

As a specialist, you will therefore play an important role in teaching, supervision and competence development of the department’s younger physicians.

We value

• Having ambitions for continued professional development as a medical expert.
• Having good collaboration skills and thriving in a multidisciplinary work environment.
• Having the desire and willingness to actively participate in team collaboration with both medical colleagues and clinical partners.
• Taking responsibility for the execution of the department's and section's tasks.
• Having good communication skills.
• Having a trustworthy and appreciative attitude.
• actively participating in education, teaching and supervision of doctors in training.

Employment terms and application

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting

• Head of Radiology Department, Peter Buss Lasborg, tel. 40 20 75 94.
• Leading consultant for the Orthopedics section, Firas Mahdi, tel. 51949798

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of the seven medical roles. Aalborg University Hospital has prepared a form for assessing medical competencies for applicants to specialist physician positions in the North Jutland Region.

When employed in the North Jutland Region, references and a child protection certificate will be obtained for the candidate to be hired.

Salary and employment terms follow the collective agreement for senior physicians concluded between Danish Regions and the Association of Specialists.

The application must be motivated and attached with a curriculum vitae, including any publication list.

Application deadline: December 3, 2026.