Head of Clinical Services – Alternaleaf Join us to reinvent healthcare. At Alternaleaf (part of Montu Group), we’re building the future of patient care - where private healthcare meets cutting-edge tech and medical cannabis is redefined for the mainstream. We’ve already grown to a 120 team of operators, pharmacists, product builders, and innovators. Now we’re looking for a GMC-registered doctor who’s ready to step up as Head of Clinical Services - shaping the medical vision, leading clinical strategy, and helping us scale something that’s genuinely game-changing. This isn’t a traditional “clinical lead” role. It’s hands-on. It’s high-growth. And it’s your chance to help rewrite how healthcare is delivered in the UK. Would you like to work in a role where you can: Be at the cutting edge of digital health medical cannabis Shape a fast-growing business that’s scaling across the UK and beyond Work with smart, ambitious people in a no-ego, startup culture Real ownership, real impact — your work will directly shape patient care What you’ll be doing: Clinical Leadership: Lead and oversee clinical operations, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based care. Set the bar for clinical excellence by designing and implementing protocols that blend medical best practice with innovative care models. Act as a trusted medical voice across the business - from tech and product development to marketing and growth. Patient Experience Champion a patient-first culture, ensuring every touchpoint feels seamless, digital, and human. Partner with tech and product teams to build best-in-class telemedicine and engagement platforms. Step into clinical delivery when needed, keeping close to the patient experience and scaling operations sustainably. Regulatory & Governance Stay ahead of GMC, CQC, and medical cannabis regulations, embedding compliance into everything we do. Lead on patient safety, incident management, and risk frameworks, making governance a strength rather than a tick-box. Innovation & Growth Work with technology teams to bring new digital health tools and treatments into practice. Leverage data and patient insights to evolve services and maximise impact. Shape the broader strategy with the exec team, ensuring clinical excellence drives commercial success. Team Development Recruit, mentor, and inspire clinicians who want to do their best work in an innovative environment. Build a culture of learning, agility, and clinical integrity. Strategic Contribution Collaborate with the executive team to shape the company’s vision, mission, and growth strategy. Analyse data and metrics to evaluate clinical performance and drive decision-making. Contribute to market research and product development to expand the company’s reach and impact. Skills & Qualifications Essential: GMC Registration: Fully licensed GMC-registered doctor in good standing. Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with patients, stakeholders, and regulators. Flexibility: A proactive and adaptable mindset, capable of thriving in a fast-paced startup environment. Desirable: Proven background in private healthcare/ health tech/ services that scaled quickly with a strong understanding of patient care dynamics. Familiarity with direct-to-consumer health tech platforms, including telemedicine or digital health solutions. Experience with medical cannabis treatments, patient management, and associated regulations. Knowledge: In-depth understanding of medical cannabis, its therapeutic uses, and emerging industry trends is a plus. Technology Proficiency: Comfortable working with healthcare technology systems and platforms. Highly analytical and commercial mindset with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making. Who Are We? Montu is on a mission to improve lives through innovative cannabis therapies. As one of the fastest‑growing cannabis businesses globally, we are setting new standards in patient care and access to medical cannabis. With operations spanning multiple countries, this is your opportunity to join a trailblazing company at the forefront of the industry. We are scaling our UK team as we enter an exciting phase of growth. With over 50 countries legalising medical cannabis, the potential for real impact is vast. If you’re looking for a career‑defining role in a pioneering industry - and are open to a 4‑day‑per‑week leadership position (salary pro‑rated from full‑time) - this is your chance. Next Steps Interested? Please apply with your CV and a brief note outlining your clinical leadership experience, regulatory familiarity, and availability for a 4‑day (0.8 FTE) role. All leaders are responsible for ensuring that job descriptions within their teams are regularly reviewed and aligned with the clinic’s strategic objectives. Communicating these objectives and priorities is a shared responsibility across the senior leadership team.