Medico-Legal Adviser

About the role

MDA National, a not-for-profit doctor's mutual (Medical Defence Organisation) founded in 1925, is looking for an experienced Medico-Legal Adviser to join its Medico-Legal Advisory team. The adviser gives members empathetic, timely and practical advice on ethical, regulatory, practice and risk matters, reporting to the Senior Manager, Medico-Legal Advisory. The position is advertised in both Perth and Sydney.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in the medico-legal phone roster and respond to other member contacts such as online notifications and emails.
• Advise members on matters including subpoenas and court queries, patient complaints, ethical dilemmas, end-of-life care, solicitor letters, family disputes, police involvement, consent and privacy, medical records, employment disputes, Medicare audits, mandatory reporting, fitness to drive or own a firearm and medical registration issues.
• Support members by reviewing draft statements and responses to complaints, and support risk management by identifying high-risk members and liaising with Underwriting when needed.
• Contribute to presentations and publications, and share expertise through webinars, articles and blogs.
• Work with Cases, Clinical Support Services, Underwriting, Education & Risk Prevention and Member Experience to keep advice consistent and high quality.
• Join committees, projects and working groups, and take part in the urgent after-hours call roster.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in law (preferred) and/or medicine, nursing or allied health.
• Experience in a medico-legal, health and medical law, clinical risk, health regulation or compliance role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to relate to members under stress, colleagues, the Executive, Board and Council and health stakeholders.
• Proactive, results-focused, with strong time management and prioritisation.

Required skills

• Superior oral and written communication, including confident public speaking and presentation.
• Writing for business and for publications such as articles and blogs.

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration and income protection insurance.
• Flexible working, including a hybrid environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and discounts on HBF health insurance.
• Health and well-being allowance, one extra week of leave per year, up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave and the option to buy up to two extra weeks of leave.

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