Job Description:
Mental Health Clinical Lead -Young Person's Talking Therapies Team
Role Overview:
Location: Home-based (UK only) - Monthly travel to a Bupa site required at a minimum.
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours) - Flexible options available (e.g. 30 hours over 4 days)
Salary: £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits
Closing Date: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025
*Full job description available upon request.
About the Role:
This is a pivotal leadership position within our newly established Young Persons Mental Health service. You'll help shape the future of the service, ensuring clinical excellence and outstanding care delivery.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Leading clinical performance and oversight of Young Persons Mental Health practitioners
Collaborating with the Clinical Head of Mental Health on governance, quality, and education
Driving quality improvement initiatives
Delivering clinical sessions one day per week
Supporting clinician development and career pathways
Providing input to commercial teams
Acting as a trusted clinical voice and deputy to the Clinical Head of Mental Health
Essential Qualifications (one of the following):
Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate level, BPS-accredited, HCPC registered)
Accredited CBT Psychotherapist (Postgraduate diploma, BABCP-accredited)
Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Level 4+ diploma, BACP-accredited)
All with substantial experience in Young Persons services
Key Skills:
1 year + Experience in CAMHS
Strong leadership in a mental health setting preferably in young persons mental health and stakeholder relationship management
Clinical quality and risk management expertise
Excellent communication and decision-making skills
Commercial awareness and adaptability
IT proficiency and a solution-focused mindset
What it's like to work here
At Bupa, we are more than a health insurer and provider. We are a purpose-driven organisation with no shareholders, meaning our focus is always on our customers and communities. Join us to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives in a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages you to be yourself, and empowers you to make a real difference.
You'll also receive:
25 days' holiday (increasing with service) + option to buy/sell days
3 paid volunteering days per year
Enhanced pension and life insurance
Annual performance-based bonus
Bupa health insurance (benefit in kind)
Discounted dental insurance
Access to Digital GP services
Emotional and family mental health support
Financial wellbeing resources
Support for carers
Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to assessing every applicant based on merit and qualifications. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self.
We're happy to offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
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.
For more information, alternative formats, or to discuss other opportunities, please contact: meagan.smith@bupa.com
Time Type:
Full time
Job Area:
Clinical Services
Locations:
Home Based North c/o Bupa Place
