Nurse with an interest in research sought for an exciting clinical development project in psychiatry and somatics

Do you want to help create better patient pathways for people with severe mental illness?

Are you interested in working with clinical project development and research at the intersection of psychiatry and abdominal surgery?

Then you now have the opportunity to become a central part of an exciting research project at Denmark's largest psychiatric center.

At the Psychiatric Center Copenhagen (PCC) we systematically work to create coherence between research and patient treatment. We have a vision to build knowledge within the psychiatric field in order to integrate the latest research results with clinical practice. We do this with an active aim of creating the best possible treatment for the benefit of the patient.

Better survival for severe mental illness – increased participation in screening and diagnostic workup for colorectal cancer

People with severe mental illness have a significantly shorter life expectancy than the general population. Physical diseases contribute substantially to this excess mortality, and research also points to an increased cancer-related mortality in this group. An important part of the solution is to strengthen collaboration between psychiatry and somatic health care so that more patients gain access to relevant prevention, diagnostics and treatment.

The aim of the research project is to increase participation in screening and the subsequent diagnostic clarification for colorectal cancer among people with severe mental illness. The project should contribute with new knowledge about how we best support the patients and create more cohesive pathways across specialties.

The project is anchored at Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital and is conducted in collaboration between the Department of Abdominal Surgery and the Psychiatric Center Copenhagen.

About the position

We are looking for an ambitious and engaged nurse who wants to play a central role in the clinical start-up and execution of the quality development and research project. You will have an important function in daily coordination, ongoing patient contact and the collaboration between the psychiatric and somatic units.

You will work closely with clinical staff and the research team under the guidance of the project leader, chief physician and professor Lone Baandrup.

The position includes tasks in the following areas

• Development and implementation of the project, including establishment and adjustment of workflows
• Maintenance of the coordinating function across patients, psychiatric care homes, and psychiatric and abdominal surgical units
• Identification of patients and follow-up on patient pathways
• Coordinator for data collection before and after testing of new workflows
• Maintenance of administrative and practical tasks related to the project's implementation
• Education and support of staff

The position gives you the opportunity to gain practical experience with clinical project work and research across psychiatry and somatics.

Our expectations of you

• Qualified nurse
• That you are motivated to work with clinical project development and research and wish to contribute to knowledge about better treatment for people with severe mental illness
• That you work in a structured and systematic manner with attention to both details and the overall patient pathway
• That you are prepared and keen to be in close contact with the clinic, as the tasks are carried out in close collaboration with outpatients and departments
• That you have good collaboration skills and thrive on coordinating across professional groups and organizational units
• Experience with psychiatry or with the target group is an advantage
• Experience with project management and/or research will be weighted

We offer

• The opportunity to contribute to an exciting and relevant research project focused on reducing health inequality
• A central role in a multidisciplinary collaboration between psychiatry and somatics
• A unique insight into both psychiatry and the national screening program for colorectal cancer
• Training in clinical investigations, interviews and trial-related procedures
• A dynamic workplace where professionalism, collaboration and development are given high priority
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience with clinical research and development of cohesive patient pathways.

Salary and employment terms

This is a 1-year fixed-term full-time appointment.

The position is expected to commence on January 1, 2027.

You will be employed under the agreement for non-managers on the Health Sector's umbrella - 32.17.1

The position is anchored in the research unit at the Acute Department, Psychiatric Center Copenhagen.

Weekend shifts are expected, typically about once a month.

Application procedure

If you have questions or would like further information about the position, you are welcome to contact the chief physician and professor, Lone Baandrup, tel.: 91 16 59 03 or via email: [email protected]

The application deadline is November 16, 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly after the deadline. References from your most recent employments will be requested if you are offered the position.

Please include the following documents

• Motivated application
• CV including information on education, exam grades, previous employments, any prior research experience and publications or other qualifications
• Copy of diploma and professional license

We look forward to receiving your application

About the Psychiatric Center Copenhagen

PCC is Denmark’s largest psychiatric center with a catchment area of about 430,000 residents covering the Copenhagen areas Nordvest, Nørrebro, Østerbro, the inner city, Frederiksberg and Vanløse. We have Denmark’s largest psychiatric research unit with nine professors and more than 100 researchers. PCC has approximately 1,300 staff, with about 5,500 admissions and 190,000 outpatient contacts annually.

Read more at www.psykiatri-regionh.dk.

Application deadline: November 16, 2026

Location: Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital