Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

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. 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. **What we offer** - The opportunity to work in a busy university hospital with an established PCI service and a broad range of specialised cardiology services. - **Professional development:** Opportunities to further develop your interventional skills and, where appropriate, expand your expertise into complex PCI, TAVI or CTO procedures. - **A strong multidisciplinary team**: Close collaboration with cardiologists across subspecialties, cardiothoracic anaesthetists and cardiac surgeons. - **An academic environment**: Opportunities to participate in clinical research, teaching and the development of new treatment pathways. - **Supportive colleagues and leadership**: We value professional respect, constructive collaboration and a positive working environment. - **Flexible working arrangements:** Working hours and duty schedules are organised within the applicable employment framework. - **An international perspective:** The opportunity to join a university hospital committed to clinical excellence, research, education and continuous improvement. **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. 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.