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 timeJob Area:
Clinical ServicesLocations:
Mindplace Broadgate London
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