Specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Aalborg University Hospital

An exciting position as Specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care at Aalborg University Hospital is now available for occupancy from 1 December 2026 or by agreement.

The position covers both anesthesia and intensive care for orthopedic, ENT, neuro surgical patients, as well as radiological neurointervention and trauma reception.

The specialty and the department

Anesthesia and Intensive Care constitute a unified department covering all aspects of anesthesia and intensive medicine, prehospital acute medical transport and pain management at the facilities in Aalborg, Hobro, Thisted and Farsø. The department consists of about 70 specialists and 24 physicians under the main training in anesthesiology. With 4 intensive care units, 27 beds and 2400 annual admissions, as well as about 40,000 anesthetics annually, Anesthesia and Intensive Care is a central part of Aalborg University Hospital.

The medical leadership is headed by 1 Chief Physician and 6 Senior Consultants with responsibility for different professional and functional areas. There is a focus on clear directive leadership with transparency, involvement, engagement, interaction and dialogue. We are passionate about joint solutions, and success is when we succeed together.

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

Anesthesia and Intensive Care also has teaching and education obligations, including physicians in specialty training, medical students and other professional groups. The involvement related to the residency program is coordinated by 2 educationally responsible senior physicians.

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

Anesthesia provides clinical anesthesia for all forms of neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, maxillofacial and ENT surgery. The surgery includes highly specialized procedures across all specialties and neurointervention.

Trauma reception accepts 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 care unit. The unit uses highly specialized neuromonitoring equipment and has close collaboration with the neurosurgical department. In addition, intensive treatment is provided for other specialties, with a focus on neuro/ortho/ENT‑patients. The unit is part of a combined intensive care area, with a total of 4 units.

The department supports satellite functions in radiological settings with anesthesiological assistance for MR and CT scans, as well as neuroradiological intervention.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a specialist with general competencies within the anesthesiology specialty and preferably with specific competencies/interests within anesthesia for orthopedic, ENT and/or neurosurgery.

Experience from all specialties is not required. Training is offered in all specialties, as well as radiological neurointervention, trauma reception and neurointensive care.

We have recently completed a larger relocation to the Hospital Town with new frameworks and tasks. Therefore, we are looking for an employee who focuses on collaboration and development, and who wants to help develop the department further in the new structure.

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

In connection with the appointment, it will be relevant for you to take on one or more professional or organizational areas of responsibility.

Anesthesia and Intensive Care offers

• A workplace with an incredibly committed staff, where everyone strives for an environment with high wellbeing and professionalism.
• 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.
• Prioritized interprofessional collaboration with cross-disciplinary meetings to ensure optimal cooperation and treatment.
• Annual allowance for continuing education of DKK 29,688 for department physicians.

The practical

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

The department follows a 14-week rolling schedule, based on the wish plan, where day shifts on weekdays include tasks within clinical anesthesia and intensive therapy.

On-call is carried out as evening-night duty at the service site. On-call work may include day duty on weekends. In addition, there is a role as a back-up for physicians in specialist training, with tasks within anesthesia and intensive therapy. The frequency of on-call depends on the units.

In addition, we aim for as much influence as possible on the organization of work and tasks.

Application

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

In your application, please address the 7 physician roles.

Application deadline is 19 October 2026

Interviews are expected to be held on 27 October 2026.

Salary and employment terms follow the applicable collective agreement.

The appointment is contingent on the existence of a clean criminal record (Executive Order no. 650 of 27 June 2005).

Want to know more

Information can be obtained by contacting

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

Senior Consultant Christian Sigvald Langfrits, tlf. 61 89 00 31, [email protected]

Application deadline: 19 October 2026

Department: Hobrovej 18-22 9000 Aalborg

Location: Aalborg University Hospital