Job Description

Medical Defence Shield (MDS) is a representative body for Professionals, including Doctors and Dentists, which offers medical defence protection.

We have an in-house legal team and specialist advisors that offer professional support and assistance for members with employment and regulatory matters.

Requirements of the post

To provide excellent medico legal services for Members which is trusted, valued and provides fair treatment and outcomes. To support business needs in delivery of services to our Members where medical/dental expertise is required, ranging from input into Cases and/or Claims. Engage with external and internal stakeholder management. Delivery of value added services to benefit the Membership as a whole (current and potential Members).

Main Duties

Serve as a key medico-legal advisor on medico-legal matters arising from cases relating to work related rules and regulations, clinical negligence, inquests, professional discipline and regulatory related matters.

Reviewing Members inquest statements.

Reviewing and advising on the clinical aspect on the medico-legal implications of Members clinical practice.

Advising the legal team on the clinical aspect of Members cases.

Undertaking statement reviews especially for clinical responses.

Reviewing and summarising medical records.

Dealing with correspondence and telephone enquiries pertaining to the clinical issues and clinical aspects of a member's concerns.

Handling a wide variety of cases ranging from general advice through to claims, complaints, regulatory issues and inquests.

Assisting the legal team with defending clinical negligence claims.

Advising Members and the wider team on clinical aspects of statements for submission to solicitors or HM Coroner.

Advising clinicians on process of giving evidence as witnesses in court.

Providing urgent advice to Members dealing with immediate and challenging situations within a reasonable response time.

Requirements:-

Essential

Graduate medical/dental degree Fully registered and licensed with relevant regulator Knowledge of legal and ethical principles that apply to medical practice in relevant jurisdiction Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders Coaching and developing others

Desirable

Post graduate medical/dental qualification Relevant clinical practice Relevant medico-legal experience

Experience:

Negotiation skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Application question(s):

1.Are you currently registered and in good standing with the GMC or GDC?
2.Do you have at least 5 years of post-registration clinical experience?
3.Have you previously provided medico-legal, regulatory, or advisory support to healthcare professionals?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford MK40 2BP

Reference ID: MDS - Medico-Legal Advisor