Doctor - Specialist Psych Consultant (Medical Cannabis Prescriber)

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the cannabis sector is seeking a GMC-registered Specialist Consultant Psychiatrist to join their fully remote team. This role offers the flexibility to assess and manage patients exploring medical cannabis treatments, with a focus on providing effective care through collaboration with pharmacists and nurse prescribers. Clinicians will have access to specialist training in prescribing cannabis-based medicines and ongoing professional development. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and interested in the evolving field of medical cannabis, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Access to CPD-accredited education

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• GMC-registered Specialist Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in cannabis therapies.
• Completion of Specialist Training and registration on the GMC Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for cannabis-based treatment and prescribe when appropriate.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective treatment plans.

Skills

GMC Registration

Specialist Training (CCST/CCT)

Interest in Medical Cannabis Therapies

Clinical Outcome Data Collection

Education

Specialist Training in Psychiatry

Job description

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Doctor - Specialist Psych Consultant (Medical Cannabis Prescriber), United Kingdom

Client:

Lumino

Location:

Fully Remote

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a GMC-registered Specialist Consultant Psychiatrist (Medical Cannabis Prescriber) to assess and manage patients exploring medical cannabis treatment options. This is a fully remote role within a multidisciplinary team, offering flexibility and autonomy.

Company Overview: Our client is the UK’s leading cannabis company with global operations, facilitating access to cannabis through locally integrated ecosystems. They aim to improve lives through cannabis therapies and are recognized as one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Australia, now expanding in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess pre-screened patients and determine eligibility for cannabis-based treatment according to regulations.
• Prescribe cannabis-based medicines when appropriate, following guidelines.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including pharmacists and nurse prescribers, to ensure effective treatment plans.
• Oversee shared care arrangements and maintain clinical oversight.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Support other prescribers to ensure evidence-based practices.
• Maintain accurate and compliant medical records.
• Educate patients on safe use of prescribed medicines.
• Stay updated with research, guidance, and policy changes related to medical cannabis in the UK.

Requirements:

• Completion of Specialist Training (CCST/CCT) or equivalent.
• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register for Psychiatry.
• Interest in medical cannabis therapies.
• Willingness to participate in clinical outcome data collection.
• Compensation of £800 per session (4 hours), guaranteed (£200/hour).
• Flexible remote working, no night shifts or on-call duties.
• Specialist training in prescribing cannabis-based medicines, provided by leading consultants.
• Access to CPD-accredited education and ongoing professional development.

Indemnity: Clinicians must hold professional and clinical indemnity insurance according to UK guidelines.

Sessions: Each session lasts 4 hours. Clinicians can choose preferred working days and spread sessions flexibly. A minimum of 2 sessions (8 hours) per week is required to onboard and gain proficiency.

Each appointment is 15 minutes for both new and existing patients, with nurses and pharmacists managing pre-consultation and follow-up, allowing clinicians to focus on prescribing and patient care.

If interested, please apply through this site or email me at [emailprotected].