[Hiring] Pain Management 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.

About the role:

• Assess and manage patients exploring cannabis-based medicines.
• Make clinical decisions on whether treatment is appropriate and manage their care from there.
• Help shape how cannabis-based medicines are used within pain management in the UK.
• No previous experience with cannabis-based medicines required.
• 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.
• Comprehensive specialist training provided.
• 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 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 Pain
• Demonstrated interest in alternative therapies
• Willingness to participate in data collection and reporting

Requirements

• Highly Competitive Salary: £190,000 - £275,000 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
• Private Healthcare
• 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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Appointments are 15 minutes in length for new and existing patients.

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.