Consultant Interventional Cardiologist - PCI On-Call Service

North Region Denmark Hospital; Denmark; Presencial; DKK 1.200.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aalborg University Hospital is seeking one or more Consultant Interventional Cardiologists to join the Department of Cardiology. The role focuses on PCI and on-call duties within a busy interventional cardiology environment, with opportunities to contribute to TAVI/CTO and other services, research and education.

The department emphasizes collaboration across cardiology, cardiac surgery and other disciplines, and operates on-site at Aalborg University Hospital in Aalborg, Thisted and Hobro.

Formación

• You must hold specialist certification in cardiology.
• You have or are able to obtain a Danish Authorization to practice medicine.
• You are fluent in or able to work with professional Danish (B2/C1) or are willing to learn Danish.
• You can perform PCI procedures independently.
• You possess clinical judgement and skills to manage ischaemic heart disease.
• You communicate effectively with colleagues across disciplines.

Responsabilidades

• Perform PCI procedures independently.
• Participate in the department's PCI on-call service.
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team providing care for ischaemic heart disease.
• Contribute to development of other interventional services (e.g., TAVI, CTO) where appropriate.
• Contribute to research, teaching and professional development, and related administrative tasks.

Conocimientos

PCI procedures

Danish language proficiency

Clinical decision making

Educación

Specialist certification in cardiology

Danish Authorization to practice medicine

PhD or research qualifications

Descripción del empleo

The opportunity

Are you an experienced interventional cardiologist looking to join a highly specialised university hospital with a strong clinical, academic and collaborative environment? The Department of Cardiology at Aalborg University Hospital is seeking one or more Consultant Interventional Cardiologists from the EU/EØS to join our team. We welcome applications from candidates who are already qualified to participate in a PCI on-call service, as well as experienced PCI operators who are motivated to develop the additional competencies required for on-call duties. The position is available as soon as possible or by mutual agreement. This is an opportunity to work in a busy interventional cardiology environment, contribute to the development of specialised cardiac care and collaborate with highly skilled colleagues across cardiology, cardiac surgery and other disciplines.

The position

• Your primary clinical responsibilities will be within interventional cardiology, particularly percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
• The position includes participation in the department's PCI on-call service.
• You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing specialised care for patients with ischaemic heart disease, including patients requiring urgent and complex coronary interventions.
• Depending on your experience, qualifications and the department's clinical needs, there may also be opportunities to contribute to the development of other specialised interventional services, including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and chronic total occlusion (CTO) procedures.
• Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to the department's research, teaching and professional development activities, as well as relevant administrative and organisational tasks.

Qualifications and experience

Essential requirements

• You hold specialist certification in cardiology.
• You have or are able to obtain a Danish Authorization to practice medicine
• You are fluent in or command a professional working proficiency in Danish. Norwegian or Swedish (B2/C1 level)
• Or are willing to learn Danish
• You can perform PCI procedures independently.
• You have the clinical judgement and professional skills required to manage patients with ischaemic heart disease.
• You communicate effectively and work constructively with colleagues across clinical disciplines.
• You can maintain an overview and make sound clinical decisions in a demanding and sometimes unpredictable environment.
• You are committed to high standards of patient care, patient safety and continuous professional development.
• You are willing to contribute to the department's clinical, organisational and educational activities and to take on the leadership and supervisory responsibilities associated with a consultant position.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience participating in a PCI on-call service.
• Experience from a university hospital or another highly specialised cardiac centre.
• Experience in complex PCI, TAVI or CTO procedures.
• A PhD, or other research qualifications or a strong record of scientific publications.
• Experience in clinical research, teaching or quality improvement.
• Experience in a PCI on-call service is an advantage but is not essential, provided you are an independent PCI operator and are motivated to acquire the necessary competencies following an appropriate period of training and induction.

About the Department

The Department of Cardiology at Aalborg University Hospital is a large, specialised and research-active department providing advanced care across a broad range of cardiovascular conditions, including ischaemic heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, valvular heart disease, thoracic aortic aneurysms, pericardial diseases, thromboembolic disorders and dyslipidaemia.

Our department performs approximately:

• 6, 000 invasive procedures annually
• 8,000 inpatient admissions annually
• More than 30,000 outpatient consultations annually
• Approximately 14,000 echocardiographic examinations annually

Our medical team comprises doctors at different stages of postgraduate training and 32 consultant cardiologists, including two professors.

We provide inpatient and outpatient services, operate a cardiac catheterisation laboratory and maintain a dedicated cardiology research unit.

Our work is guided by a shared commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and involving patients and their families in shared decision-making. We also have a strong responsibility for undergraduate medical education and postgraduate specialist training.

The department operates across three hospital sites in Aalborg, Thisted and Hobro, with the vast majority of clinical activity based at the newly built Aalborg University Hospital.

Salary and terms of employment

This is a full-time position. Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the applicable Danish collective agreement. The position includes participation in the department's PCI on-call service. Further details regarding the on-call arrangement and employment conditions can be discussed with the Head of Department or Lead Senior Physician Bent Raungaard tlf. 27201096, e-mail: [e-mail]