Job Introduction

We have two exciting opportunities for Dentolegal Consultants to join our existing team on a full time, permanent basis. This role will be based at our Leeds office on a Hybrid working pattern.

We have a diverse team of Dentists from a range of backgrounds who work supporting our Cases and Claims Division by providing professional and technical support.

We are looking for a qualified Dentist registered with the GDC. Good communication skills are essential. As part of the team you will be involved in providing advice to members and assisting members with a range of dento-legal issues, including dealing with complaints, clinical negligence claims and Fitness to Practise matters before the General Dental Council.

This a hybrid role with a blend of home and office-based working. As MPS colleagues are spread across the UK, we utilise technology to facilitate our roles with occasional travel to our office in Leeds.  The post may also require the occasional need to travel within the UK

Role Responsibility

• Assisting members with dento-legal matters and patient complaints
• Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to assist & support members with a range of dento-legal and ethical matters
• Providing clinical reviews of cases and negligence claims
• Providing advice to members on our telephone advice service
• You will have the opportunity to be involved in assisting our members internationally
• There are also opportunities to be involved in delivering presentations

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified dentist registered with the GDC
• A minimum of 10 years experience in clinical practice
• Have a working knowledge of the NHS regulations and wider regulatory requirements relevant to dental practice
• Proven record of excellent communication
• Evidence of active interest and/or involvement in legal and ethical matters
• Having, or working towards, a post-graduate qualification in law and/or ethics would be an advantage

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.

Package Description

• Hybrid working (London/Leeds)
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• Annual bonus scheme - up to 15%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave (plus flexible bank holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• 6x salary death in service
• A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered private GP
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• A range of shopping discounts 

About the Company

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions. Membership provides access to expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in People Silver award.

Medical Protection Society