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

Location: Fully Remote for a Private Clinic, 4 hours a week minimum. £200/hour

Company Overview

Our client is the UK’s leading cannabis company with global operations, facilitating access to cannabis through locally integrated ecosystems that streamline the patient experience from end-to-end. They are setting new standards in Cannabis Care with a mission to improve the lives of millions through cannabis therapies. With medical cannabis now legal in over 50 countries, the potential for therapeutic, wellness, and recreational markets is expanding rapidly. Our client takes a technology-first approach to enhancing the medical cannabis patient journey—whether through online clinical care, product innovation, or cutting-edge supply chain tools. Recognised by the Deloitte Fast 50 as Australia’s fastest growing tech company for two years running, they are now the largest business of their kind outside North America. They have been established for over 3 years and have over 55 employees in the UK.

Job Summary

As a GMC-registered Specialist Consultant Psychiatrist, you will assess and manage patients exploring medical cannabis treatment options. You will contribute to robust clinical governance processes and provide high-quality care to patients seeking treatment through our client. Comprehensive support and training in competency-based frameworks and CPD-accredited medical cannabis education will be provided. This is a fully remote role within a multidisciplinary team, offering flexibility and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess pre-screened patients and determine eligibility for cannabis-based treatment in line with medical cannabis regulations.
• Prescribe cannabis-based medicines where clinically appropriate, following local guidelines and best practice.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), including pharmacists and nurse prescribers, to ensure effective treatment plans.
• Oversee shared care arrangements with pharmacist and nurse non-medical prescribers (NMPs), maintaining appropriate clinical oversight.
• Monitor patient response to treatment, adjusting plans as needed and ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Support other prescribers in the clinic to maintain consistent, evidence-based practices.
• Ensure medical records are accurate and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Educate patients on safe and responsible use of prescribed cannabis-based medicines.
• Stay up to date with clinical research, guidance, and policy changes related to medical cannabis prescribing in the UK.

Requirements

• Full GMC Registration.
• Completion of Specialist Training (CCST/CCT) or equivalent.
• On the GMC Specialist Register for Psychiatry.
• Demonstrated interest in medical cannabis therapies.
• Willingness to engage in clinical outcome data collection.

Benefits

• £800 per session (4 hours), guaranteed (£200 per hour).
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• No night shifts or on-call requirements.
• Specialist training in prescribing cannabis-based medicines (CBMPs).
• Training provided by leading consultants.
• Training on in-house clinical protocols, including prescribing and system usage.
• Access to continuous professional development and CPD-accredited education.
• Be part of a pioneering team reshaping Cannabis care in the UK.

Indemnity

All clinicians operating within our client’s platform must hold professional and clinical indemnity insurance in accordance with UK regulatory guidelines.

Sessions

Each standard session is 4 hours long. Clinicians choose preferred working days and can spread sessions flexibly. To support onboarding, clinicians must commit to a minimum of 2 sessions (8 hours) per week to gain proficiency with our client’s platform.

Appointment Durations: 15 minutes per appointment for both new and existing patients. Our client uses a multidisciplinary approach, with nurses and pharmacists managing pre-consultation and follow-up prescribing, allowing Consultants to focus on prescribing and patient care.

If this role is of interest, please apply through this site or email me at aj.mishra@luminorecruit.com