GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist (m/f/d)

Job description

About us We are a fast-growing European healthcare company operating at the intersection of medical cannabis, digital health, and regulated healthcare services. With a strong, profitable core business in Europe, centralized group functions (including procurement, finance, supply chain, and quality/regulatory), and a proven operational backbone, we are now building a scalable UK-based clinic and technology platform. Our ambition is to redefine patient access, experience, and outcomes by tightly integrating technology, clinical workflows, and data-driven growth. Tasks The Role We are looking for GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrists who are open to exploring cannabis-based medicines within a structured, evidence-led clinical environment. As an early clinical partner, you will assess and manage patients exploring medical cannabis treatment options across a range of psychiatric indications. This is a foundational role: alongside patient-facing work, there is potential for the right candidate to grow into a Medical Director responsibility, helping to shape clinical governance, prescribing standards, and the wider clinical model of our UK platform. What you will be doing Conduct video-based psychiatric consultations with patients exploring CBMP treatment, including new assessments and ongoing reviews Make evidence-led prescribing decisions in line with our clinical governance framework Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of pharmacists and nurses, with pre-consultation and follow-up tasks supported by the wider clinical team Engage in clinical outcome data collection and help build the UK evidence base for CBMPs in psychiatry Contribute to clinical governance, MDT meetings, and continuous improvement of our prescribing protocols For senior candidates: contribute to (or lead) Medical Director-level responsibilities, including governance frameworks, prescribing policy, and clinical strategy Complete a structured clinical induction before conducting your own clinic: observe a minimum of three MDT meetings and shadow three full patient consultations (with patient consent); the first clinic must be observed by the Medical Director Participate in the high-risk patient register and 18–24 year-old patient register, applying enhanced monitoring protocols for vulnerable patients in line with our clinical governance framework Obtain documented informed consent from patients prior to any prescribing decision and assess mental capacity in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Prescribe on the basis of independent clinical judgment; prescribing decisions are not linked to session volume, revenue targets, or product selection Participate in the monthly clinical audit cycle, including consultation note audits, prescribing rationale reviews, and outcome audits Maintain GMC revalidation and good standing throughout your engagement, and notify the clinical governance team promptly of any change to your registration status Requirements What we are looking for Required Full GMC Registration with a license to practise in the UK Completion of Specialist Training (CCT/CCST) or equivalent certification On the GMC Specialist Register for Psychiatry Genuine interest in alternative therapies and the evolving evidence base around CBMPs Comfortable working in a digital-first, telemedicine setting Willingness to participate in structured data collection and outcome reporting Complete mandatory training before commencing patient-facing duties, including role-specific modules and annual or triennial refreshers Report all incidents and significant events through our incident reporting process, including near-misses and adverse patient outcomes Comply with all patient confidentiality obligations and information governance requirements as set out in our information governance and confidentiality policies at all times, including after leaving the role Enhanced DBS check (to be completed prior to commencement of work, required under ) Preferred Prior experience with CBMPs or willingness to complete a recognised Medical Cannabis Course for Specialist Physicians (sponsored by enua) Experience in private clinic, telemedicine, or digital health environments Interest in a Medical Director track or in shaping clinical pathways for a new UK clinic Benefits What we offer Sessional, part-time, or flexible engagement — with a clear path to expanded scope (incl. Medical Director responsibilities) for the right candidate Competitive sessional rates, reviewed regularly against the UK private market Comprehensive professional indemnity coverage for your work No night shifts or on-call requirements CPD-accredited medical cannabis education and bespoke specialist training A collaborative multidisciplinary team that lets you focus on prescribing and patient care Direct access to founders, your input shapes how UK clinical services are built Working arrangements Remote, UK-based: flexible working hours and days Standard session length: 4 hours; appointment duration: 15 minutes Initial onboarding: minimum 2 sessions per week (8 hours) to build proficiency on our platform If this resonates, we'd love to hear from you.