Consultant Psychiatrist

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Guaranteed £800 per session (4 hours)
• Description: We are seeking Consultants to join our dedicated medical team in assessing and managing patients exploring medical cannabis treatment options. This role involves contributing to robust clinical governance processes and providing high-quality care for patients seeking treatment through Montu. Comprehensive support, including training in competency-based frameworks and CPD-accredited medical cannabis education, will be provided.

Requirements

• GMC Registration: Full GMC Registration
• Specialist Training: Completion of Specialist Training (CCST/CCT) or equivalent certification
• Specialist Register: On the GMC Specialist Register for Psychiatry
• Interest: Demonstrated interest in medical cannabis therapies
• Willingness: Willingness to engage in clinical outcome data collection

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients exploring medical cannabis treatment options.
• Contribute to robust clinical governance processes.
• Provide high-quality care for patients.
• Attend recognised Medical Cannabis Course for Specialist Physicians (course fees provided by Montu).
• Participate in bespoke specialist training in prescribing cannabis-based medicines (CBMPs).
• Attend training on in-house clinical protocols, including prescribing and system usage.

Perks of the Job

• Compensation: Guaranteed £800 per session (4 hours)
• Work Arrangement: Flexible, remote working arrangements
• Shift Requirements: No night shifts or on-call requirements
• Training: Comprehensive training and access to regular update courses

Training

• Medical Cannabis Course: Consultants are required to attend a recognised Medical Cannabis Course for Specialist Physicians. Montu will provide the course fees.
• Prescribing Training: Montu will provide bespoke specialist training in prescribing cannabis-based medicines (CBMPs) prior to patient consultations.
• Additional Training: Training will be delivered by Prof Anup Mathew, Dr Gerard Sinovich, and Dr Michal Modestowicz.
• Clinical Protocols: Training on in-house clinical protocols, including prescribing and system usage.

Indemnity

• Insurance: All clinicians operating within the Montu platform are required to hold professional and clinical indemnity insurance in accordance with UK regulatory guidelines.

About Montu UK

• Company Description: Montu is the UK’s leading cannabis company with operations globally facilitating access to cannabis through locally integrated ecosystems that streamline the patient experience from end-to-end and set new standards in Cannabis Care.
• Mission: Improve the lives of millions of people through cannabis therapies.
• Legal Status: Medical cannabis has already been legalised in [details missing].