We are recruiting on behalf of Aarhus University Hospital — seeking Consultant Surgeons in Plastic Surgery for the Department of Plastic and Breast Surgery.

About the Position

As a Consultant Surgeon, you will take on a central and influential role within the plastic surgery team, working alongside fellow specialists to deliver surgical treatment for patients. The position covers the broad field of plastic surgery, and responsibilities are organised with consideration for the department’s overall workload as well as the individual consultant’s competencies and interests.

You will join a skilled and engaged multidisciplinary environment where close collaboration drives cohesive and high-quality patient pathways. Aarhus University Hospital expects you to take an active part in cross-departmental tasks and contribute to strengthening and developing collaboration across professional groups and departments.

To maintain a high standard of care, you will work closely with nurses, specialists, and healthcare administrators — always with the patient’s best interests at the centre.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to become an active driving force in the continued development of the department’s treatment offerings, including the development of surgical patient pathways, population responsibility, training of junior doctors, and opportunities to contribute to research.

About the Department

The Department of Plastic and Breast Surgery at Aarhus University Hospital is among Denmark’s leading departments within plastic and breast surgery. The department handles highly specialised functions for patients in the Central Denmark Region and the North Denmark Region, and is characterised by a high professional standard and extensive expertise.

The department encompasses the Plastic Surgery Clinic, Breast Clinic, Inpatient Ward, and Patient Hotel — covering the full patient pathway. The department has a strong focus on teaching medical students and hosts a well-established clinical research unit that actively contributes to professional development.

AUH is looking for candidates who

• Have broad clinical experience within the field of plastic surgery
• Possess strong collaborative and communication skills
• Have an interest in transformation and innovation in surgical treatment
• Have an interest in and/or experience with research
• Wish to support the education and professional development of junior doctors, nurses, and healthcare administrators
• Are focused on developing the patient care of the future
• Take an interest in current health policy strategy

AUH offers

• A department in constant development, where you will have the opportunity to shape both daily workflows and long-term development projects
• Strong opportunities for research in an active and engaged research environment
• Close and value-creating multidisciplinary collaboration with both internal and external departments
• Participation in the treatment of plastic surgery patients at a highly specialised level, in close collaboration with other specialties

Application

Applicants will be assessed based on the 7 CanMEDS physician roles. To be considered for a consultant position, a minimum of 5 years of experience as a specialist in surgery or plastic surgery is required, in accordance with the guidelines of the Central Denmark Region. Assessments are carried out by a specialist evaluation committee appointed by the Faculty of Health. The position is preferred filled from 1 May 2026 or by agreement. The application deadline is 2 March 2026.

The recruitment process is managed by Capax Healthcare. If you have any questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Benedikte Berg Heinild at bhe@capaxrecruitment.com