Ready to Transform Lives?

Imagine a journey for patients grappling with chronic pain: years of trying everything, countless medications, procedures, and therapies, yet the relentless discomfort persists. For many, the mental and emotional toll is immense. They come to Montu UK having exhausted conventional routes, seeking a truly different path forward. This isn't just about managing pain; it's about restoring hope and quality of life for individuals whose mental well-being has been deeply affected by their physical suffering. We are looking for an empathetic and forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist to guide these patients.

Overview

Montu UK stands as one of the UK's largest medical cannabis clinics. We offer a unique and genuinely impactful opportunity to join our dedicated clinical team as a Consultant Psychiatrist PAYE. This role involves assessing and managing patients exploring cannabis based medicines, particularly those with complex chronic pain conditions and associated psychiatric comorbidities. You will make pivotal clinical decisions about the appropriateness of treatment and manage ongoing patient care. This field is rapidly evolving, giving you an exciting chance to shape how cannabis based medicines are thoughtfully integrated within pain management and mental health support across the UK. It is a fully remote position, offering outstanding flexibility for UK-registered consultants, allowing you to work from virtually anywhere in the world while serving our patient base.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments of patients living with chronic pain, considering their mental health history and current well-being.
Evaluate patient suitability for cannabis based medicines, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and best practice.
Provide ongoing psychiatric management and support, addressing any mental health challenges or comorbidities related to chronic pain or treatment.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop holistic and patient-centred care plans.
Contribute to the development and refinement of clinical protocols and educational materials in this innovative area of medicine.
Maintain meticulous patient records and ensure all clinical activities comply with regulatory standards.
Engage in continuous professional development to stay abreast of the growing evidence base in medical cannabis and psychiatry.

Requirements

You must be a GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist with a Licence to Practise in the UK.
Demonstrable experience in managing complex patients, particularly those with chronic conditions and associated mental health challenges.
Possess excellent clinical judgement and decision-making skills, combined with a compassionate and patient-focused approach.
An open mind and a genuine interest in exploring novel therapeutic options, including cannabis based medicines, to improve patient outcomes.
While previous experience with cannabis based medicines is not required, a commitment to learning and adapting to an evolving evidence base is essential.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective patient consultations and team collaboration.

What You'll Gain

The chance to be at the forefront of an exciting and rapidly developing area of medicine, directly influencing patient care.
A truly rewarding role where you can make a profound difference in the lives of patients who have often exhausted other treatment options.
A supportive and collaborative working environment within a leading UK medical cannabis clinic.
Significant professional development opportunities and training in cannabis based medicines.
The flexibility and convenience of a fully remote role, enabling a better work life balance.
A competitive PAYE salary and benefits package.