Role details
About the role
- We are seeking a permanent Consultant Rheumatologist to join our dynamic team.
- You will play a pivotal role in assessing and managing patients with conditions such as Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis, exploring medical cannabis treatment options.
- This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of medical cannabis treatment in the UK within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
What you will be doing:
- Provide high quality care for patients seeking medical cannabis treatment.
- Conduct patient consultations, including assessment and ongoing management.
- Engage in clinical outcome data collection to support evidence based practices.
- Contribute to clinical governance and maintain robust patient care standards.
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including nurses and pharmacists.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development, including bespoke specialist training in cannabis based medicines (CBMPs).
What you need:
- Full GMC Registration
- Completion of Specialist Training (CCST/CCT) or equivalent certification
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Rheumatology
- Demonstrated interest in alternative therapies
- Willingness to participate in data collection and reporting
Why join us?
- Highly Competitive
- Flexible Working: Full time or part time options available
- Comprehensive Indemnity Coverage: Montu will cover all professional and clinical indemnity insurance for your work with us
- Private healthcare
- Work-Life Balance: No night shifts or on call requirements
- Cutting Edge Training: Access to CPD accredited medical cannabis education and specialist in house training from industry leaders
- Collaborative Environment: Join a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
- Personal Growth: Be part of a pioneering field and shape the future of medical cannabis care in the UK
Training & Development:
- Attendance at a recognised Medical Cannabis Course for Specialist Physicians (sponsored by Montu)
- Specialist training delivered by experts, including Prof Anup Mathew (Consultant Psychiatrist) and Dr Gerard Sinovich (Pain Management Consultant).
- Ongoing support and training on clinical protocols, prescribing practices, and Montu's system usage
Working arrangements:
- Remote Role: Flexible working hours and days
- Session Structure:
- Standard session length: 4 hours
- Appointment
- Montu's multidisciplinary model allows consultants to focus on prescribing and patient care, while nurses and pharmacists handle pre consultation and follow up tasks.
- If you are passionate about innovative patient care, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are looking to make a real impact in the field of medical cannabis, we would love to hear from you!
Sessions:
- Each standard session consists of 4 hours of patient consultations. Clinicians can choose their preferred working days and hours, with sessions spread flexibly if needed.
- To support onboarding, clinicians are required to commit to a minimum of 2 sessions per week/ 8 hours initially, to ensure they become proficient with Montu's platform.
Appointment Durations:
Appointments are 15 minutes in length for new and existing patients as Montu operates a multidisciplinary approach, leveraging a clinical skills mix where nurses and pharmacists handle pre-consultation and follow-up prescribing tasks allowing Consultants to focus on prescribing and patient care.
About MONTU
- Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis based medicines (CBPM).
- We are committed to transforming lives by improving access to safe, effective treatments and offering an exceptional standard of care.
- Our dynamic and supportive work environment is the perfect place for you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.