Consultant in Pain, Neurology and Psychiatry in London

Location: London/Remote | Flexible hours: 4 to 48 per week | Salary: very competitive

About Us

Curaleaf Clinic has pioneered treatment with medical cannabis as the first clinic to be approved to conduct this activity in the UK. Established by specialist doctors from Imperial College London in 2019, the clinic provides healthcare professionals and patients with expert opinion on their medical condition and helps determine whether medical cannabis could be an option. As the first and highest rated CQC registered clinic in the UK, we are growing at scale and are seeking a part‑time, flexible remote working Consultant Pain, Neurology and Psychiatry Specialist to join our clinical team providing care for a diverse range of patients.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Consultant Specialist to work with our clinical team and with the Medical Director & Consultant Pain Specialist Dr Michael Platt to evaluate and manage patients for consideration of treatment with medical cannabis. You will join a rapidly growing team of world‑class clinicians and will form an integral part of the multi‑disciplinary team and robust clinical governance processes for patients referred to Curaleaf Clinic. You will also support the UK medical cannabis registry which publishes outcomes regularly. Support will be given to the post holder to undertake the necessary competency based training.

Role Requirements

• Certificate of Completion of Training / Specialist Training (CCST/CCT) or equivalent
• Fellowship training, workshops or research (preferred)
• Minimum three years of experience post CCT (preferred)

Perks of the job

• Competitive salary
• Ability to work flexibly and from home
• No nights and on‑calls

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide an effective and patient-focused medical cannabis service which is considerate and compassionate.
• Organise, prioritise and evaluate workload based on accepted referral criteria and discharge criteria in line with operational protocols.
• Provide clinical, social and psychological support to patients using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
• Provide advice, supervision and support to the defined caseload and peers.
• Provide leadership in the multi‑disciplinary meeting and patient evaluation process.
• Responsible for providing evidence‑based practice.
• Use clinical knowledge and skills to ensure junior clinic staff are equipped with the necessary skills to competently assess, deliver and evaluate individual patient’s requirements within the limits of the job role.
• Deal effectively and professionally with patient/service user issues collaborating with complaints as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from complaints and escalating when unable to resolve.
• Maintain accurate, appropriate and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronic systems.
• Contribute to the multi‑professional approach in the management of patients/carers within the specialist area in relation to ongoing care needs.
• Review and follow‑up on patients as appropriate and ensure relevant information is provided within your own sphere of competency and refer to other members of the team as appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings.
• Actively involve service users in providing feedback of their experience of the current service and suggestions for improvements.
• Be fully aware of Curaleaf’s operational and clinical policies.

Skills

• Maintain and monitor high standards of care.
• Direct and co‑ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively.
• Understand the roles, values, procedures and standard of the Curaleaf Clinic.
• Effective organisational skills.
• Experience in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcomes.
• Work in a changing, demanding and stressful situation.
• Communication skills – both verbally and in writing at all levels.
• IT systems skills.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Good presentation of self, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible.
• Self‑motivated, positive and committed.
• Continue education by attending courses/study days as deemed useful for professional development.
• Keep abreast of changes and progress in nursing care.
• Work on own initiative, recognising when referral is needed.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatment.
• Work as part of a team.

Education and Research

• Assist and participate in the delivery of education programmes and events.
• Participate and assist with research projects, audits and quality improvement developments.
• Attend all statutory and mandatory training.

Management

• Cover for other colleagues when on leave.
• Work alongside the MDT in reviewing the service and supporting the implementation of changes.
• Have responsibility for health, safety and welfare of self in the working environment following safe working practices and compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Actively manage and reduce risk to patients ensuring formal reporting and recording of adverse incidents in line with Curaleaf’s policy.
• Utilise and maintain information systems to aid audit.
• Maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment record.

Personal Professional Development

• Undertake relevant training and develop relevant skills and knowledge to achieve the range of clinical competencies required for this post.
• Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required.
• Keep up‑to‑date with current literature and research in the speciality.
• Maintain personal and professional development in accordance with GMC Revalidation, attending mandatory study sessions as required.
• Undergo and actively participate in own performance appraisals.
• Adhere to the GMC Code of Professional conduct and accept responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.
• Be aware of and work within own professional limitations and scope of practice.

Staff Health and Wellbeing

• Be physically active at work (take breaks away from the desk, take the stairs where possible).
• Champion health and wellbeing.
• Encourage and support staff engagement in delivery of the service.
• Encourage staff to comment on development and delivery of the service.
• Ensure during 1:1s / supervisions with employees you always check how they are.

Health and Safety at Work

Curaleaf Medical will take all reasonably practical steps to ensure your health, safety and welfare while at work. You must familiarise yourself with our Health & Safety policy and its safety and fire rules. It is your legal duty to take care for your own health and safety as well as that of your colleagues.

Infection Control

All staff have a responsibility to provide a high standard of care, including good infection prevention practice. Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures is required.

Confidentiality

You may not process or disclose any information of a confidential or personal nature relating to Curaleaf or in respect of which Curaleaf has a duty of confidence to any third party other than where you are obliged to disclose such information in the proper course of your employment or as required by law. Any failure to comply with this term of your employment will be treated as an act of misconduct under the Curaleaf disciplinary procedure.

Safeguarding

Be fully aware of the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children’s Act 2004 in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to the worker’s role within the organisation. Also be fully aware of safeguarding principles and practice for adults, in line with the Care Act 2014, recognising signs of abuse and neglect. Report any concerns to the line manager and support safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and children at risk of abuse or neglect.