[Hiring] Consultant Gastroenterologist @Montu UK

Role Description

We are seeking a permanent Consultant Gastroenterologist to join our dynamic team. You will play a pivotal role in assessing and managing symptoms significantly affecting the quality of life of patients with conditions such as IBD and IBS, 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.

• 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).

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Highly Competitive Salary: £190,000 - £210,000 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

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) and Dr Gerard Sinovich (Pain Management Consultant).
• Ongoing support and training on clinical protocols, prescribing practices, and Montu’s system usage

Working arrangements

• Remote Role: Flexible working hours and days
• Standard session length: 4 hours
• Appointment duration: 15 minutes (new and existing patients)
• Montu’s multidisciplinary model allows consultants to focus on prescribing and patient care, while nurses and pharmacists handle pre consultation and follow up tasks.

Sessions

• Each standard session consists of 4 hours of patient consultations.
• Clinicians can choose their preferred working days and hours, with sessions spread flexibly if needed.
• To support onboarding, clinicians are required to commit to a minimum of 2 sessions per week/ 8 hours initially, to ensure they become proficient with Montu’s platform.

Appointment Durations

• Appointments are 15 minutes in length for new and existing patients as Montu operates a multidisciplinary approach, leveraging a clinical skills mix where nurses and pharmacists handle pre-consultation and follow-up prescribing tasks allowing Consultants to focus on prescribing and patient care.