Consultant Neurologist (Pain Specialist) – Medical Cannabis Prescriber
Location: Remote / UK-Wide
Organisation: CannaReleaf
Position Type: Full-Time Consultant (Employed or Self-Employed Considered)
Hours: Flexible
Salary: Up to £300,000 per annum (subject to experience, availability and patient volume)
About CannaReleaf
CannaReleaf is a specialist UK medical cannabis clinic dedicated to providing safe, evidence-based access to Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal Use (CBPMs). We support patients suffering from chronic pain, neurological conditions and other qualifying conditions where conventional treatments have proven ineffective or poorly tolerated.
Due to rapid growth, we are seeking an experienced Consultant Neurologist with a strong interest in pain management to join our expanding specialist team.
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity for a GMC Specialist Register Neurologist to become a key member of a fast-growing medical cannabis service. The successful candidate will assess, diagnose and manage patients suffering from chronic pain and neurological disorders and prescribe medical cannabis where clinically appropriate.
The role offers exceptional flexibility, full administrative support, remote working and the opportunity to earn up to £300,000 per year.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct specialist neurological and chronic pain consultations.
- Assess patients for suitability for CBPM treatment.
- Prescribe medical cannabis in accordance with UK regulations and clinical guidance.
- Review and monitor treatment outcomes.
- Participate in multidisciplinary discussions where required.
- Maintain accurate and compliant clinical records.
- Provide high-quality patient-centred care through remote consultations.
Typical Conditions Managed
- Neuropathic pain
- Chronic migraine
- Fibromyalgia
- Multiple sclerosis symptoms
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Chronic spinal pain
- Chronic headache disorders
- Post-surgical pain syndromes
- Other chronic pain conditions where conventional therapies have been unsuccessful
Essential Requirements
- GMC registration with licence to practise.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Neurology.
- Significant experience managing chronic pain patients.
- Independent prescribing qualification.
- Medical indemnity insurance.
- Excellent communication and consultation skills.
- Comfortable conducting remote video consultations.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience within a Pain Management Service.
- Additional qualifications in Pain Medicine.
- Previous experience prescribing medical cannabis.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary clinic environment.
What We Offer
- Earning potential of up to £300,000 per annum.
- Fully remote UK-based role.
- Flexible working schedule.
- Established patient demand.
- Full administrative and compliance support.
- Modern clinical systems.
- Opportunity to help shape the future of medical cannabis treatment in the UK.
About the Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a forward-thinking Consultant Neurologist who is passionate about improving outcomes for patients living with chronic pain. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working within an innovative and rapidly expanding clinical environment while maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance and patient safety.
Apply
To apply, please submit:
- Updated CV
- GMC Number
- Confirmation of Specialist Register status
- Details of chronic pain management experience
- Current indemnity arrangements
Join CannaReleaf and help provide life-changing treatment options to patients across the UK while benefiting from one of the most attractive specialist opportunities in the medical cannabis sector.
Pay: £250,436.15-£300,233.78 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: Remote
