Dental Director

The Medical Protection Society Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare protection organization is looking for a Senior Dental Director in Leeds, UK. The role involves engaging with members, providing dentolegal insights, and driving strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is a registered dental practitioner with transformational leadership experience in healthcare. This hybrid position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for national and international travel.

Qualifications

• A registered dental practitioner with a licence to practice.
• Transformational leadership in the healthcare sector.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior dental ambassador of MPS.
• Engage meaningfully with members and healthcare professionals.
• Provide dentolegal insight and strategic direction.

Skills

Transformational leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Clinical insight

Malpractice claims experience

Education

Registered dental practitioner with a licence to practice

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior dental ambassador of MPS, strengthening our presence in the healthcare sector.
• Engage meaningfully with members, healthcare professionals, and leaders, enhancing awareness and understanding of MPS's support and services.
• Provide dentolegal insight, clinical understanding and member perspective to shape organisational direction and ensure strategic plans reflect the evolving global healthcare environment.
• Work closely with the Chief Member Officer to ensure member needs are consistently represented and prioritised across MPS.
• Support the clinicians employed by MPS to ensure we recruit and retain the best talent in the sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and respected dental leader who is passionate about the future of healthcare and understands the importance of professional protection and support in an increasingly complex clinical landscape.

Qualifications

• A registered dental practitioner with a licence to practice.
• Transformational leadership in the healthcare sector.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and proven experience influencing across Governments, Healthcare, Businesses and Associations / Bodies.
• Proven commercial acumen and the ability to identify business opportunities.
• Experience of malpractice in claims and case management.
• Willingness to travel and the confidence to represent MPS at national and international forums.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to translate member insight into organisational impact.

Employment Details

• Permanent
• Full Time
• Hybrid role with global travel opportunities
• Competitive salary commensurate with a Senior Leadership position

The Medical Protection Society (MPS) is seeking a highly visible and influential Dental Director to lead engagement with our members, healthcare leaders, and key external stakeholders across the globe. As the trusted face of MPS's dental expertise, you will represent and promote our Dental Protection and Healthcare Protection brands while championing the voice of our members at every level.