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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-centered 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. ABOUT THE POSITION AND APPLICATI