[Hiring] Pain Consultant @Montu UK

Role Description

An opportunity to help patients who have run out of options. For many people living with chronic pain, the journey has been long. They have tried multiple medications, procedures and therapies, yet their pain continues to impact every aspect of daily life. By the time they reach us, many are looking for another option where conventional treatment has fallen short. We are Montu UK, one of the UK's largest medical cannabis clinics, and we are looking for Consultants specialising in Pain Management to join our clinical team.

You will assess and manage patients exploring cannabis based medicines, making the clinical decision on whether treatment is appropriate and managing their care from there. This is an evolving area of medicine where the evidence base continues to grow, giving you the opportunity to help shape how cannabis based medicines are used within pain management in the UK.

You do not need previous experience with cannabis based medicines. We are looking for experienced Pain Management Consultants with sound clinical judgement, an open mind and a genuine interest in improving outcomes for patients with complex chronic pain. We provide comprehensive specialist training, and our multidisciplinary model means you are never working in isolation. Nurses and pharmacists complete pre consultation and follow up prescribing tasks, allowing you to focus on clinical decision making and patient care.

What you will be doing:

• Provide high quality care for UK based 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 valid GMC Registration
• Completion of Specialist Training (CCST/CCT) or equivalent certification
• On the GMC Specialist Register for Pain
• Demonstrated interest in alternative therapies
• Willingness to participate in data collection and reporting

Requirements

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Flexible Working: Full time or part time options available
• Indemnity coverage: Montu's insurance will cover you for prescribing medical cannabis
• 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
• Consultants based in Ireland who hold valid UK GMC Specialist Registration are eligible to prescribe remotely from Ireland for UK patients

Session Structure

• 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.

Company Description

Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis based medicines (CBPM). We are committed to transforming lives by improving access to safe, effective treatments and offering an exceptional standard of care. Our dynamic and supportive work environment is the perfect place for you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.