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Job Description:

Mental Health Clinical Lead – CYP Mindplace

Location: Home and site based – travel to Bupa sites will be required
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours) – Flexible options available
Salary: Competitive salary (depending on experience) + excellent benefits
Closing Date: Thursday, 5th March 2026

This advert may close ahead of the stated deadline should we receive an exceptionally high number of applications.

About the Role

This is a key senior leadership position within Bupa’s newly established Young Person’s Mental Health service, forming part of our Mindplace face‑to‑face centres across the UK. As Mental Health Clinical Lead – CYP Mindplace, you will help shape and drive the development of our CYP mental health offering, ensuring safe, high‑quality and consistent clinical practice.

You’ll work closely with the Clinical Head of Mental Health, leading clinical governance, quality, practitioner development and service improvement. This role blends strategic leadership with direct clinical practice, including one day per week of clinical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Governance

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to CYP mental health practitioners.

• Collaborate with the Clinical Head of Mental Health on governance, quality assurance and clinical policy development.

• Drive quality improvement initiatives, audits and clinical risk management.

• Act as a trusted clinical voice and deputy to the Clinical Head of Mental Health when needed.

• Support effective communication strategies across clinical teams.

Service Development & Workforce Support

• Support the development, delivery and growth of the national CYP service.

• Contribute to new product development and educational initiatives.

• Build CPD pathways and career development opportunities for clinicians and practitioners.

• Provide leadership support to Lead Therapists via dotted‑line management.

Clinical Delivery

• Deliver direct clinical sessions one day per week (adjusted as needed).

• Uphold safe, consistent practice including safeguarding leadership and reflective practice.

Operational & Commercial Collaboration

• Partner with commercial teams (Product, Sales, Marketing, Media) to provide clinical expertise.

• Support tenders, bids, customer presentations and strategic projects.

• Work alongside operations and resource teams to support recruitment and service resourcing.

Essential Qualifications (One of the Following)

• Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate level, BPS‑accredited, HCPC registered)

• Accredited CBT Psychotherapist (PG Diploma, BABCP‑accredited)

• Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Level 4+ diploma, BACP‑accredited)

Applicants must have substantial experience in CYP mental health services.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year’s CAMHS/CYP experience

• Proven leadership experience in a mental health setting

• Strong background in governance, quality assurance and risk management

• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills

• Commercial understanding and cross‑functional collaboration skills

• IT proficiency and strong organisational capability

• Ability to adapt through service growth and drive change

• Solution‑focused mindset with the ability to work at pace

What It’s Like to Work at Bupa

We’re a purpose‑driven organisation with no shareholders. Meaning everything we do focuses on delivering better care for our customers and communities. Join a supportive, inclusive environment where you’ll help people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + option to buy/sell

• 3 paid volunteering days

• Enhanced pension & life insurance

• Annual performance‑based bonus

• Bupa health insurance

• Discounted dental cover

• Digital GP access

• Emotional and family wellbeing support

• Financial wellbeing resources

• Support for carers

Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and help us deliver exceptional mental health care across the UK.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Clinical Services

Locations:

Mindplace Broadgate London