Psykiatrien - Slagelse - Grønningen

Per Balling

Chief Medical Consultant

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in forensic psychiatry? Considering relocating to Denmark and work for with pioneering innovative care solutions? We are looking for a consultant or specialist Psychiatrist to join our Forensic Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic in Slagelse, Denmark. Who We Are Our department comprises a team of 7 dedicated consultants and specialists who value collaboration, a supportive work environment, and professional growth. Together, we manage up-to 150 forensic psychiatric patients with complex care needs. Our clinic is centrally located in the town of Slagelse and operates with satellite units across the region. We are a diverse and interdisciplinary team that includes 12 nurses and a social worker, supported by two physicians in the outpatient clinic. The Department of Forensic Psychiatry is part of Psychiatry, Region Zealand, and includes:<ul><li>4 closed forensic psychiatric units with 50 beds.</li><li>A national Security Ward accommodating 30 patients.</li><li>Comprehensive services for remand prisoners, patients requiring mental observation, and those hospitalised under court orders.</li></ul>Our integrated forensic psychiatric system in Slagelse is unique in Denmark, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional immersion in a specialised field. What You’ll Do As a consultant, you will balance clinical work and leadership responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide outpatient care for forensic psychiatric patients with complex treatment pathways.</li><li>Co-manage the outpatient clinic alongside an experienced head nurse.</li><li>Collaborate with senior consultants across regional forensic psychiatry to optimise treatment before discharge and to strategize future hospitalisations.</li><li>Participate in cross-disciplinary initiatives with general psychiatry teams throughout the region to create cohesive care pathways for patients.</li></ul>Additionally, you’ll be involved in:<ul><li>Supporting dual-diagnosis patients with addiction treatment, a key element in reducing re-offending risks.</li><li>Pioneering innovative care solutions, such as electronic home monitoring for patients on antipsychotic depot injections—an initiative that makes our clinic the first of its kind in Denmark.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Unique Opportunities for Development: Our department offers exposure to all three security levels in forensic psychiatry, including a nationwide Security Ward. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of treatment practices across security levels, supported by sparring and supervision from experienced colleagues.</li><li>Continuous Learning and Career Growth: We are committed to upskilling our staff and provide excellent opportunities for further training and education in forensic psychiatry.</li><li>Exciting Expansion Projects: Be part of a growing team as we expand at all security/treatment levels, including an additional ward for the Security Department and increased patient capacity in the outpatient clinic.</li><li>Excellent work-life balance in a highly livable town just an hour drive from Copenhagen.</li><li>Assistance with relocation and family program to help you settle down in Denmark.</li><li>Intensive language program etc. so you will be able to work as a Psychiatrist in Denmark.</li></ul>Your Qualifications We are seeking candidates with:<ul><li>Forensic psychiatric expertise, including experience in the Security Department or forensic psychiatric wards, is an advantage but not required.</li><li>Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, both internally and with external partners.</li><li>A medical specialist recognition in Psychiatry, preferably from an EU country due to the Danish authorisation process.</li></ul>Additional Opportunity If you have a medical colleague you would like to work with, we are also hiring for a Senior Consultant position in the outpatient clinic. Join Us! This is your chance to work in a dynamic, innovative, and supportive environment while making a tangible difference in the lives of forensic psychiatric patients. We offer flexible work arrangement based off individual needs, including a weekly work from home. Join us for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of forensic psychiatry. Want to know more? You are welcome to contact Chief Medical Consultant Per Balling by email at: pebl&#64;regionsjaelland.dk or by phone on: &#43;45 58 53 62 04.How to apply? See the vacancy here and apply online under &#34;Søg jobbet&#34;: <a href="https://www.regionsjaelland.dk/job-og-uddannelse/jobside?hr&#61;show-job%2F48911&amp;locale&#61;da_DK&amp;forcereferrer&#61;https%3A%2F%2Fregionsjaelland.dk%2F" rel="nofollow">https://www.regionsjaelland.dk/job-og-uddannelse/jobside?hr&#61;show-job%2F48911&amp;amp;amp;locale&#61;da_DK&amp;amp;amp;forcereferrer&#61;https%3A%2F%2Fregionsjaelland.dk%2F</a> The recruitment and hiring process will be on-going, until enough candidates have been found. Why choose Denmark? You will be a part of an informal and professional work environment, with the opportunity to influence how you would like your future in the department to plan out. The Danish workplace 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:<ul><li>A professional and inspirational work environment</li><li>Opportunities for training and professional growth</li><li>Good research opportunities - national and international</li><li>Good quality of life for families</li><li>A health care system with a high standard of digitalization</li><li>A relocation service, that eases you and your family’s start in Denmark (help with finding a new place to live, school for children, help with documentation an applications, job search for spouse and much more.</li><li>The possibility to learn a new language with a specific and structured language program for physicians organized by the Region of Sjaelland</li></ul>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 spread across the region. Welcome to Region Zealand’s site for International Recruitment: <a href="https://www.medicaljobsdenmark.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.medicaljobsdenmark.com/</a> Psykiatrien som arbejdsplads I Psykiatrien Region Sjælland kan du gøre en forskel for hele mennesket. Vi skaber håb, vilje og lyst til livet. Du gør en meningsfuld forskel, når du vælger at arbejde i Psykiatrien. Gør karriere i Psykiatrien, hvis du vil redde mere end liv. Se mere på <a href="https://www.psykiatrienregsj.dk/job-og-karriere" rel="nofollow">Jobipsykiatrien.dk</a> – og læs om udviklingsmuligheder, karriereveje og alt det andet som er rart at vide, når man søger nyt job. Om Psykiatrien Psykiatrien Region Sjælland er en behandlingspsykiatri, der består af en række sengeafsnit og ambulante enheder rundt omkring i regionen. Vi varetager psykiatrisk udredning og behandling samt akutforpligtelsen i Region Sjælland. Vi udvikler og formidler en bred vifte af psykiatriske tilbud til regionens borgere, og vi har en anonym rådgivning, som er åben for alle, der har behov for viden eller sparring om psykisk sygdom. Vi forsker bredt med inddragelse af både patienter og pårørende. Vi ser det som en vigtig opgave at uddanne fremtidens medarbejdere, så vi varetager også en stor uddannelsesopgave.<h2>There are 3 vacancies</h2>

Consultant / Specialist Psychiatrist - Forensic Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, Slagelse, Denmark