Job Introduction

Be the Voice of the Profession. Shape the Future of Protection.

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) is seeking a highly visible and influential Dental Director to lead engagement with our members, healthcare leaders, and key external stakeholders across the globe. As the trusted face of MPS’s dental expertise, you will represent and promote our Dental Protection and Healthcare Protection brands while championing the voice of our members at every level.

In this strategic and outward-facing role, you will:

• Act as the senior dental ambassador of MPS, strengthening our presence in the healthcare sector.
• Engage meaningfully with members, healthcare professionals, and leaders, enhancing awareness and understanding of MPS’s support and services.
• Provide dentolegal insight, clinical understanding and member perspective to shape organisational direction and ensure strategic plans reflect the evolving global healthcare environment.
• Work closely with the Chief Member Officer to ensure member needs are consistently represented and prioritised across MPS.
• Support the clinicians employed by MPS to ensure we recruit and retain the best talent in the sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and respected dental leader who is passionate about the future of healthcare and understands the importance of professional protection and support in an increasingly complex clinical landscape.

About You
 We’re looking for someone with:

• A strong dentolegal background and significant clinical experience.
• A registered dental practitioner with a licence to practice.
• Transformational leadership in the healthcare sector.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and proven experience influencing across Governments, Healthcare, Businesses and Associations / Bodies.
• Proven commercial acumen and the ability to identify business opportunities.
• Experience of malpractice in claims and case management. 
• Willingness to travel and the confidence to represent MPS at national and international forums.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate member insight into organisational impact.

Download the full role profile from our careers site for further detail. 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

Our Talent Acquisition team are always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview. You can contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@medicalprotection.org.

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