Pain Consultant (Remote, Ireland)

An opportunity to help patients who have run out of options. For many people living with chronic pain, the journey has been long. They have tried multiple medications, procedures and therapies, yet their pain continues to impact every aspect of daily life. By the time they reach us, many are looking for another option where conventional treatment has fallen short. We are Montu UK , one of the UK's largest medical cannabis clinics, and we are looking for Consultants specialising in Pain Management to join our clinical team. About the role You will assess and manage patients exploring cannabis based medicines, making the clinical decision on whether treatment is appropriate and managing their care from there. This is an evolving area of medicine where the evidence base continues to grow, giving you the opportunity to help shape how cannabis based medicines are used within pain management in the UK. You do not need previous experience with cannabis based medicines. We are looking for experienced Pain Management Consultants with sound clinical judgement, an open mind and a genuine interest in improving outcomes for patients with complex chronic pain. We provide comprehensive specialist training, and our multidisciplinary model means you are never working in isolation. Nurses and pharmacists complete pre consultation and follow up prescribing tasks, allowing you to focus on clinical decision making and patient care. What you will be doing: • Provide high quality care for UK based 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 valid GMC Registration • Completion of Specialist Training (CCST/CCT) or equivalent certification • On the GMC Specialist Register for Pain • Demonstrated interest in alternative therapies • Willingness to participate in data collection and reporting Why join us? • Highly Competitive Compensation (rate reflects weekly commitment) • 8 hours per week (2 sessions): €110 – €120 per hour • 28 hours per week (7 sessions): €120 – €150 per hour • Flexible Working: Full time or part time options available • Indemnity coverage: Montu's insurance will cover you for prescribing medical cannabis • 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 • Consultants based in Ireland who hold valid UK GMC Specialist Registration are eligible to prescribe remotely from Ireland for UK patients • Session Structure: • Standard sessions are 4 hours of patient consultations, and you choose your preferred days and hours • To support onboarding, we ask for a minimum commitment of 2 sessions per week (8 hours) initially, s