Consultant Psychiatrist PAYE

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time (options for part-time available)
• Salary: £200K FTE, pro-rata for part-time roles

We are seeking Permanent Consultant Psychiatrists to join our dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in assessing and managing patients exploring medical cannabis treatment options. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of medical cannabis treatment in the UK within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for patients seeking medical cannabis treatment.
• Conduct patient consultations, including assessment and ongoing management.
• Engage in clinical outcome data collection to support evidence-based practices.
• Contribute to clinical governance and maintain robust patient care standards.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including nurses and pharmacists.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development, including bespoke specialist training in cannabis-based medicines (CBMPs).

Requirements

• Full GMC Registration
• Completion of Specialist Training (CCST/CCT) or equivalent certification
• On the GMC Specialist Register for Psychiatry
• Demonstrated interest in medical cannabis therapies
• Willingness to participate in data collection and reporting

Training & Development

• Attendance at a recognised Medical Cannabis Course for Specialist Physicians (sponsored by Montu)
• Specialist training delivered by experts, including Prof Anup Mathew (Consultant Psychiatrist), Dr Gerard Sinovich (Pain Management Consultant), and Dr Michal Modestowicz (Consultant Neurologist)
• Ongoing support and training on clinical protocols, prescribing practices, and Montu’s system usage

Working Arrangements

• Role: Remote
• Flexible Working: Full-time or part-time options available
• Work-Life Balance: No night shifts or on-call requirements
• Session Structure:
  • Standard session length: 4 hours
  • Appointment duration: 15 minutes (new and existing patients)
• Multidisciplinary Model: Montu’s multidisciplinary model allows consultants to focus on prescribing and patient care, while nurses and pharmacists handle pre-consultation and follow-up tasks.

Why Join Us?

• Highly Competitive Salary: £200,000 FTE, pro-rata for part-time roles
• Flexible Working: Full-time or part-time options available
• Comprehensive Indemnity Coverage: Montu will cover all professional and clinical indemnity insurance for your work with us
• Work-Life Balance: No night shifts or on-call requirements
• Cutting-Edge Training: Access to CPD-accredited medical cannabis education and specialist in-house training from industry leaders
• Collaborative Environment: Join a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
• Personal Growth: Be part of a pioneering field and shape the future of medical cannabis care in the UK

About Montu

Montu is the UK’s leading cannabis company, operating globally to facilitate access to cannabis through locally integrated ecosystems that enhance the patient experience.