Join Landspítali as a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine in Iceland

We are seeking a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine to join Landspítali University Hospital, with a start date of 1 November 2026 or as otherwise agreed. The position is full-time; however, a lower employment ratio may be considered by mutual agreement. Our Department of Pulmonary Medicine consists of a strong and ambitious team of physicians managing a broad range of clinical responsibilities in close collaboration with other healthcare professionals. We are looking for a dedicated and motivated specialist who wishes to contribute to highly specialised care and follow-up of patients with respiratory diseases. Why Join Landspítali? At Landspítali, we offer: • A stimulating and rewarding consultant-level position at Iceland's national university hospital, with diverse and interesting clinical responsibilities. • A 36-hour work week that supports a healthy work-life balance. • Close collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary teams and specialists across a range of clinical disciplines. • An academic environment where clinical practice, research, teaching, and innovation go hand in hand. • A supportive workplace that values staff wellbeing, professional development, and continuous learning. • Opportunities to learn Icelandic, including language courses offered partly during working hours during the first two years of employment. • The opportunity to live and work in Iceland and enjoy a high quality of life in a safe and well-functioning society. • Easy access to spectacular nature, clean air, and year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, geothermal bathing, and unique natural experiences. Duties and Responsibilities • Care of patients on hospital wards and in the intensive care unit. • Outpatient clinics and day-ward services involving a broad range of pulmonary conditions, including but not limited to: o Interstitial lung diseases o Severe asthma o Lung cancer diagnostics and follow up o Advanced COPD and other late-stage obstructive lung diseases o Acute and chronic respiratory failure o Home mechanical ventilation and other ventilatory support therapies • Performance of interventional procedures, including: o Bronchoscopy o Pleural procedures/thoracentesis o Exercise testing (cardiopulmonary excercise testing) • Participation in the pulmonary medicine on-call service. • Participation in acute internal medicine services, including on-call duties, as agreed with the Head of Pulmonary Medicine. • Teaching and supervision of medical...

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