Are you a specialist in Pathology and looking for opportunities in Denmark?

The Department of Pathology at Zealand University Hospital, Denmark is looking for EU certified specialist in Pathology.

Perhaps you are looking for:

• A good collegial atmosphere
• A highly professional environment
• Opportunities to develop your career in Pathology
• Excellent work-life balance in a highly livable town just half an hour drive from Copenhagen
• Assistance with relocation and Danish lessons etc.

A job with influence and team-based work

We are looking for medical specialists in pathology who want to make a difference, for both patients and colleagues, as well as in their field of expertise. We have openings for both consultants and unit specialists and can offer good opportunities to the right candidates.

The department of Pathology in Region Zealand covers most disciplines in pathology. We work in smaller teams divided by organ area, with some of our specialists working in a single team and others in multiple teams. Some teams are well staffed, some are in the middle of generational shift, and some needs to expand due to demand, we are therefore looking for new colleagues in several teams. As an example, the team of ENT/Oral Pathology is in the process of being established, and we are looking for new enthusiastic applicants that can bring new ideas to the process, and an interest in influencing the development of this area in the future.

A good balance of routine work and professional challenges and development

We have a busy working day with a good balance of routine work and exciting professional challenges, all in a good working atmosphere. Our focus is on ensuring quality and a good workflow. We have a large and growing molecular team that offers many opportunities. Clinical applicants across all teams work closely together, and we have a solid research base comprising many research staff and related projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in, or initiate, your own research projects. If you are interested in management, there are good opportunities to work towards this goal and develop it further.

Here is how our teams describe themselves:

ENT/Oral pathology:
A very versatile sub-specialty where you are faced with a wide range of diagnoses, tissue types and sample types. This is where rare birds are somewhat less rare and with a high level of professional ambition. We have a very good collaboration with regional clinics and professional colleagues in pathology. Experience within the sub-specialty would be an advantage, but qualifications such as interest, a can-do attitude and a cheerful disposition are also highly valued.

Our ENT/Oral pathology team consists of 1 full time experienced unit specialist which is head of the team as well as 1 unit specialist and 2 consultants who primarily work in other teams while simultaneously being trained in the area of ENT/Oral Pathology.

We receive biopsies and cytology from predominantly benign resectates from salivary glands, mouth, nose- and sinuses, pharynx, larynx, thyroid, neck and ears. Moreover, we receive frozen sections and cytology to be answered on the same day in order for the clinicians to be able to plan further treatment. Large parts of our samples are sent early in the process, where our role is to guide further tests and treatment often on sparingly material.

Skin pathology:
A large and exciting area with a very wide range of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions, where we challenge systematic thinking and perform clinical detective work. The department receives samples from the Department of Plastic- and Breast Surgery, which requires rapid diagnostics of both frozen and cancer pathway samples, and samples from the Dermatology department and both specialist and general practices throughout the region. We have a close cooperation with both of the above-mentioned departments both in the form of conferences and research collaboration. Molecular biology also plays a role, along with other special investigations.

The team consists of 2 consultants and 1 unit specialist covering both neoplastic- and inflammatory skin lesions, together with 2 consultants primarily working in other teams covering neoplastic skin lesions.

Breast pathology:
We are the second largest center for breast cancer diagnosis in Denmark. The team is involved in a dynamic and well-functioning collaboration with the other partners in the multidisciplinary group focusing on breast cancer (radiology, surgery, oncology, genetics). Like the other teams, we focus on professionalism and quality. We also prioritize commitment to development and research within the field of breast cancer and believe good and equal cooperation is essential for a well functioning team.

The team consists of 2 consultants and 1 unit specialist, where the consultant which is head of the team is working as a part time researcher and part time in routine.

Besides the teams mentioned above we also have smaller openings in other teams as gynopathology, gastropathology and hematopathology.

An active and flexible work place with many career possibilities

You will be joining an active and professionally strong department that offers routine work, teaching/education, research, molecular biology and management development. We value flexibility for both the department and its employees. The department offers training for all professional groups (doctors, bio-analysts etc.) and believes participation in conferences and courses is necessary to develop and maintain a high professional standard.

We expect you:

• to be a medical specialist in pathology
• to help make a difference in day-to-day life, both for patients and colleagues
• to have good collaboration skills both within your own department and across disciplines
• to be a skilled colleague with a cheerful disposition
• to have an interest in the development of pathology on a regional, local and international scale
• to take responsibility for patients, the department, colleagues and your specialty

Please note that we only accept application from EU citizens and EU trained specialists due to authorisation procedures in Denmark.

Facts about the department:

Geography: The department is located across two sections in the cities of Roskilde and Næstved. Doctors work primarily in Roskilde. The department will be gathered at Zealand University Hospital in Køge in the coming years.

The department consists of about 180 employees, of whom approximately 25 are medical specialists, about 12 are trainee doctors and 10 are molecular biologists, including two professors.

The Application process

Please submit your resume and an application in which you describe your specialist profile, and how you fit one or more areas in this job description. Also, please give a brief description about your motivation for relocating to Denmark. If you require further information, please contact:

Chief Medical Officer: Bettina Filtenborg-Barnkob (+45 24 98 76 59) or leading consultant: Katrine Stenfeldt Bisgaard (+45 24 44 80 98).

If you are interested in a position, please send your CV alongside a short introduction about yourself to HR-Consultant Kristian Coulthard Flintholm at [email protected] or Chief Consultant: Camilla Trane Magnussen at [email protected]

Candidates that match our requirements will be invited to a virtual meeting and later on a visit to the hospital for more in-depth interview and information.

Why choose Denmark

You will be a part of an informal and professional work environment and you will have the opportunity to influence how you would like your future in the department to plan out. The Danish work place culture is informal and has a flat hierarchy, a 37-hour working week and an attractive salary and pension scheme. In addition, Region Zealand offers a great range of leisure and accommodation facilities as well as good schools.

Benefits for you and your family if you choose a career at Region Zealand:

• A professional and inspirational work environment
• Opportunities for training and professional growth
• Good research opportunities - national and international
• Good quality of life for families
• A health care system with a high grad of digitalization and a good staff cover
• A smart relocation service, that ease your and your family’s start in Denmark (help with u. a. property search, school for children, help with authorities, job search for spouse
• The possibility to learn a new language with a specific and structured language program for physicians organized by the Region of Sjaelland

Location

The Zealand University Hospital is situated in the cities of Roskilde and Køge, which are located at the Roskilde-Fjord and the Baltic Sea, respectively. It takes 23 minutes by train from Roskilde Zealand University Hospital in Roskilde (train station next to the hospital) to Copenhagen’s main station, and by this means it provides access and living possibilities in Copenhagen, which is one of the most attractive and liveable capitals worldwide.

Facts about Region Zealand

Region Zealand is one of the five regions in Denmark and is geographically spread across 17 municipalities. It covers a geography of 7.200 square kilometers and has more than 800.000 citizens. Region Zealand has seven hospitals spred across the region.

About Zealand University Hospital

Zealand University Hospital is Denmark's youngest university hospital and a crucial component of the Region Zealand's ambitious hospital plan. Our mission centres on the patient, with a vision of delivering unparalleled quality. In a world full of new possibilities and expectations, we see ourselves as pioneers, striving to define a new, better, and different way of running the healthcare system.

Over the past few years, Zealand University Hospital has been established as an organizational unit. The next step is the physical consolidation in the new quality fund construction in Køge, which will serve as the framework for a full-scale university hospital. We are, therefore, in the process of creating a unified and improved healthcare system for the region's citizens and an exciting and developmental workplace for our employees. 

Relocation and Language

Region Zealand has an experienced team of professionals that deal specifically with the recruitment of international medical specialists. We offer a package designed to make the transition from your home country as easy as possible, this includes:

• Relocation support – Assisting with finding a place to live, registration, initial taxation, schools or daycare, and all the other things that comes along with moving to a new country.
• Language support – 1v1 language courses with our language consultants, alongside traditional language school, designed to help you advance your language skills as quickly as possible.
• Financial support – Help with moving costs, registration costs and a possible physical visit to Denmark and the Department.
• Partner support – Assistance with helping a potential partner find job opportunities in Denmark.
• General support – We are an experienced team whose goal is to ensure that you want to stay here long term. We have a deep well of experience and are always available to answer questions you might have along the way.

We look forward to hearing from you.