Job Introduction

The Medical Services Department consists of case handling teams who provide medicolegal advice and support to our members, both in the UK and internationally.
The Medicolegal Consultants (MLCs) provide a range of medicolegal advisory services to Medical members worldwide in a number of different ways.

Whilst we don't have any current vacancies, we think we may be recruiting in the near future so would like to start seeing expressions of interest now. At this stage we won't be able to answer any questions about working hours, locations etc but the attached document should answer most general queries.

Role Responsibility

The purpose of the role is to provide medicolegal case management services to assist our members. In addition to this our MLC's are responsible for the promotion of Medical Protection, and the interests of the membership and the wider profession by means of education, teaching and involvement with external stakeholders and events.

The Ideal Candidate

The jobholder is required to have both graduate and, ideally, postgraduate medical degrees and/or diplomas and to be fully registered and licensed with the recognised regulator within the relevant jurisdiction (e.g. the GMC). A healthcare law qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Package Description

• 12% company pension contribution (3% from the individual)
• Annual bonus scheme 
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

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 more than 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.
We strive to be much more than a last line of defence by being at our members’ side at every step, offering support, advice and world-class defence. 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