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.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the role is to:

• provide excellent medico legal services for Members which is trusted, valued and provides fair treatment and outcomes;
• to support business need 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).

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

• Post graduate medical/dental qualification

CII qualification or knowledge of Insurance based products relevant to jurisdiction

SKILLS

• 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

• Relevant clinical practice

EXPERIENCE

Negotiation
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,420.00-£68,096.18 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford MK40 2BP
Application deadline: 12/09/2025
Reference ID: Medic-Legal Adviso

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.
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
2.
Reviewing Members inquest statements
3.
Reviewing and advising on the clinical aspect on the medico-legal implications of Members clinical practice
4.
Advising the legal team on the clinical aspect of Members cases
5.
Undertaking statement reviews especially for clinical responses
6.
Reviewing and summarising medical records
7.
Dealing with correspondence and telephone enquiries pertaining to the clinical issues and clinical aspects of a member’s concerns
8.
Handling a wide variety of cases ranging from general advice through to claims, complaints, regulatory issues and inquests
9.
Assisting the legal team with defending clinical negligence claims
10.
Advising Members and the wider team on clinical aspects of statements for submission to solicitors or HM Coroner
11.
Preparing clinicians to give evidence as witnesses in court
12.
Providing urgent advice to Members dealing with immediate and challenging situations within a reasonable response time

The purpose of the role is to:

• provide excellent medico legal services for Members which is trusted, valued and provides fair treatment and outcomes;
• to support business need 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)