Ref - LMMCLEAD
Posted April 28, 2026
Job Description
We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior / Head Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the clinical care within a pioneering medicinal cannabis service.
The service was established in 2020, firstly in the Channel Islands, then expanded with a UK service in 2025 – since expanding they have been offering specialised psychiatric consultations and medicinal cannabis treatments to patients across the UK.
This fully remote, permanent role provides you the opportunity to impact patients’ lives while having autonomy in your work.
Salary: Dependent on experience
Position: Lead/Head Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday (9-5)
Setting: Remote clinical care model – Medicinal Cannabis
Location: Fully remote
Your key responsibilities will be:
The role will be largely clinical carrying out, day to day patient consultants/assessments to determine suitability of prescribing, however as the Senior/Head Psychiatrist you will also;
- Lead clinical risk management and patient safety
- Design and implement clinical pathways
- Oversee clinical governance and quality standards
- Handle escalated clinical decisions
- Provide leadership and strategic direction
- Manage clinical audits and compliance
- Support and mentor junior consultants
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:
- A CD pin for prescribing controlled drugs
- Experience as a Lead Consultant in private or remote care
- GMC registration and on specialist register in psychiatry
- Strong clinical governance experience
- Ideally some exposure to medicinal cannabis treatments (not essential)
What benefits are on offer:
- Competitive salary
- Consistency & Stability of a Permanent Role
- Paid annual leave
- Fully Remote
- Opportunity to shape clinical care pathways
- Support for professional development and growth
- Work with an innovative and supportive team
- Make a real difference in patients’ lives
What can Athona offer you?
- Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
- Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises, and private sector
- Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
- Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
- A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
- Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfill your career goals
Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.
If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to lewis.miller@athona.com