Dento Legal Adviser
Job Summary
Location:Glasgow/London as determined
Salary:Attractive and based on experience
Working hours:Full time (35 hours) or minimum of 4 days (28 hours) per week
Working pattern:To be agreed
Flexibility:This role will be more office based for training period after which more flexibility is available
Key Dates:
Closing date:21 June 2026
1ststage interviews:End June 2026
The Opportunity
MDDUS is looking for Dento-legal Advisory professionals to join our Dental team in what is very exciting period of transformational growth for the business.
Based in our London or Glasgow office you will provide advice as one of the initial points of contact with members within a scheme of delegated responsibility and refer requests for advice to other colleagues where appropriate.
This role would be perfect for candidates with significant experience in dentistry and who have a passion for and are experienced in dento-legal advisory work.
What you can bring to this role
A degree in dentistry (BDS or equivalent) and strong experience in general dental practice is essential to this role. The successful candidate will be a qualified dentist.
We are particularly on the lookout for candidates who can evidence:
- Experienced dentist
- A strong understanding of the interface between patients and healthcare professionals
- Good knowledge of NHS General Dental practice and/or private practice or secondary dental care and frameworks across the UK
We are especially keen to hear from any dentists whohave completed or are working towards a post graduate qualification in medical law and ethics or equivalent legal qualification. This is an essential requirement for the Dento-legal Adviser role.
We specifically want to hear from any candidates who meet following key criteria:
Attention to detail:Highly organised with experience of writing and drafting letter and reports.
Good Stakeholder Management:Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at different levels across our business and membership.
Strong communicator:Both written and verbally and able to interact with members with compassion and patience. Experienced in dento-legal lecturing and delivering webinars.
Independent and collaborative:Comfortable working both on your own and as part of a team while managing a varied workload.
Ambitious and Motivated:with a strong desire to deliver the highest quality of service to our members.
What MDDUS can offer you
MDDUS offers a range of benefits to employees including but not limited to:
- 15% Non-Contributory Employer Pension contribution
- 27 Days Annual Leave per year
- 8 Bank Holiday days per year (in addition to annual leave allocation)
- Private medical cover for employees (option to cover immediate family at a cost)
- Home and office flexibility
- Holiday Buy and Sell scheme
- Group Life Insurance
- A range of additional voluntary benefits
- Employee Assistance program (EAP) to support wellbeing and remote GP services
- Numerous employee engagement initiatives
Additionally
We commit to ensuring all colleagues have:
- A collaborative and supportive team environment that fosters growth innovation and encourages colleagues to bring the best versions of themselves to work
- An employer who celebrates and promotesdiversity and inclusionso that colleagues can work in an environment where they can be their true selves
- Anorganisation who provide supportto healthcare professionals when they need it most that commitment is also extended to our colleagues through a variety of wellbeing charity and engagement initiatives.
- We are committed to providing excellent training and support to help you deliver an outstanding service to our colleagues and to help you develop in your career.
- A competitive benefits package with the opportunities to mix and match to suit your needs.
To find out more about Life in MDDUS check out our websiteCareers Pageand companyLinked In page.
To apply for this role please provide a CV and covering letter.
Dento-legal Adviser Role Profile
If you have any questions on the role before you apply please contactemailprotectedand a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
MDDUS is a defence union providing professional medical & dental indemnity, legal protection and advice to doctors, dentists & other UK healthcare professionals.