Pain Specialist – Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Conduct video consultations with patients interested in medical cannabis treatment for chronic pain, which includes initial assessments and ongoing evaluations.

• Make prescribing decisions based on evidence in accordance with our clinical governance framework.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of pharmacists and nurses, with pre-consultation and follow-up tasks supported by the broader clinical team.

• Engage in the collection of clinical outcome data and contribute to the development of the UK evidence base for cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs).

• Participate in clinical governance, multidisciplinary team meetings, and the continuous enhancement of our prescribing protocols.

• Take part in CPD-accredited training in medical cannabis, including tailored specialist sessions.

• Complete a structured clinical induction prior to running your own clinic: observe at least three MDT meetings and shadow three full patient consultations (with patient consent); the first clinic must be supervised by the Medical Director.

• Engage in the high-risk patient register framework, implementing enhanced monitoring protocols for vulnerable, young, or high-frequency users in alignment with our clinical governance framework.

• Secure documented informed consent from patients before any prescribing decisions and assess mental capacity in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• Prescribe based on independent clinical judgment; prescribing decisions are not influenced by session volume, revenue targets, or product selection.

• Participate in the monthly clinical audit cycle, which includes consultation note audits, reviews of prescribing rationale, and outcome audits.

• Maintain GMC revalidation and good standing throughout your engagement, and promptly inform the clinical governance team of any changes to your registration status.

⛳️ Requirements

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice in the UK.

• Completion of Specialist Training (CCT/CCST) or an equivalent certification.

• Listed on the GMC Specialist Register for Pain Management (or an equivalent specialty).

• A genuine interest in alternative therapies and the evolving evidence base surrounding CBMPs.

• Comfortable working in a digital-first, telemedicine environment.

• Willingness to engage in structured data collection and outcome reporting.

• Complete mandatory training before starting patient-facing duties, including role-specific modules and annual or triennial refreshers.

• Report all incidents and significant events via our incident reporting process, which includes near-misses and adverse patient outcomes.

• Adhere to all patient confidentiality obligations and information governance requirements as outlined in our information governance and confidentiality policies at all times, even after leaving the role.

• An enhanced DBS check (to be completed before starting work, as required).

🏝️ Benefits

• Sessional, part-time, or flexible engagement — select the working pattern that complements your portfolio.

• Competitive sessional rates that are regularly reviewed against the UK private market.

• Comprehensive professional indemnity coverage for your work with the employer.

• No night shifts or on-call requirements.

• CPD-accredited medical cannabis education and specialized training tailored to your needs.

• A collaborative multidisciplinary team that allows you to focus on prescribing and patient care.

• The opportunity to influence the UK medical cannabis landscape from an early stage, with direct access to founders and a profitable European parent company.