Join Iceland's Acute Medicine Team - Consultant Physician

Help Shape the Future of Acute and Internal Medicine in Iceland

Are you an ambitious and enthusiastic Consultant Physician looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact? Would you like to build a career with purpose in one of the world's most beautiful, and progressive countries?

Landspitali is undertaking one of the largest transformations of urgent and emergency care in its history. We are seeking Consultant Physicians in Internal Medicine and/or Acute Internal Medicine to join our multidisciplinary team as we design, develop and deliver the next generation of emergency services in Iceland working in a leading university hospital committed to innovation, education, and research.

Experience an outstanding work-life balance in Reykjavík, where a vibrant capital city meets spectacular nature. Physicians' standard daytime working hours are based on a 36-hour working week. Enjoy safe communities, short commutes, world-class outdoor adventures, excellent schools and healthcare, and easy access to Europe and North America.

Landspitali is developing a new integrated model of urgent and emergency care focused on:

• Improving patient flow

• Delivering safer, more efficient and person-centred care

• Developing innovative pathways for acutely ill patients

Successful applicants will play a key role in developing several new clinical services, including:

• Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

• Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)

• Hospital at Home

Why join Landspitali we offer:

• A rewarding consultant-level position

• Opportunities to take on leadership roles in developing new services

• Close collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary teams

• An academic environment where clinical excellence, research, teaching and innovation go hand in hand

• The opportunity to contribute to a transformation that will benefit thousands of patients every year

• Excellent opportunities to achieve a healthy work life balance.

• A supportive working environment that values staff wellbeing and professional development.

• Structured Icelandic language training, including formal courses and digital learning resources.

The position is full-time (100%) or as otherwise agreed and is available immediately or by mutual agreement.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical work across inpatient wards, the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU), and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) services

• Participation in the General Internal Medicine inpatient admitting team

• Participation in the General Internal Medicine on-call rota

• Teaching and supervision of medical students and resident doctors in training

• Opportunities to participate in research activities

• Participation in quality improvement and patient safety initiative

• Contributing to the ongoing development of Acute Medicine and General Internal Medicine services

QUALIFICATIONS

• Specialist registration (or equivalent) in General Internal Medicine, Acute Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine/General Practice with an emphasis on Acute Care

• Broad clinical experience in Acute and/or General Internal Medicine

• Excellent communication and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• A commitment to quality improvement, innovation and the development of high-value healthcare services.

Laun samkvæmt gildandi kjarasamningi sem fjármála- og efnahagsráðherra og Læknafélag Íslands hafa gert.

FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION AND APPLICATION:

Salary according to the current collective agreement concluded by the Minister of Finance and the Economy and the Medical Association of Iceland. It also depends on factors such as additional education, professional experience, and years of service. Physicians who are fully dedicated to the position in Landspítali may also receive an additional 15% salary premium in accordance with the collective agreement.

Applicants will be interviewed and decision to hire will be based on the information and documents provided by the applicants. Landspitali equal opportunities policy is taken into account when hiring at the hospital. All applications will be responded to.

The application deadline is up to and including August 14th, 2026

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and your vision for contributing to the development of emergency services at Landspítali.

• A completed application form

• A current Curriculum Vitae, including previous employment, education and professional qualifications

• A list of any peer-reviewed publications. Applicants should either provide a Google Scholar profile link or documentation of publications indexed in PubMed.[BG1]

• Details of teaching experience, research activities, quality improvement work and leadership experience

• Certified copies of medical degree(s), specialist qualifications and medical licence(s)

Supporting documents must be in PDF format.

Interviews will be conducted with applicants and the decision on employment will be based on them and the submitted documents. Landspitali equal opportunities policy is considered when hiring at the hospital. All applications will be responded to.

For further information, please contact:

Bethan Elizabeth Griffith, Head Physician, The department of Emergency Assessment UnitEmail: bethane@landspitali.is,

Hlynur Indriðason, Head Physician, The department of General Internal MedicineEmail: hlynuri@landspitali.is

Telma Huld Ragnarsdottir, Head Physician, The department of General Internal MedicineEmail: telmhuld@landspitali.is,

Regarding residence and work permit, please look at our website.

To apply for the position, please click the dark blue Sækja um starf button. After this you will be able to change the website interface to English, and sign into the Icelandic State Recruitment system.

Landspitali is a vibrant and diverse workplace where approximately 7,000 people work in interdisciplinary teams and collaboration between different professions. Landspitali's vision is to be a leading university hospital where the patient is always at the forefront. Key emphases in the hospital's policy are safety culture, efficient and high-quality services, human resource development and continuous improvement.