Job Description:
Mental Health Clinical Lead
Location: Home-based (UK only) – Monthly travel to a Bupa site required
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, 10th December 2025
Shape the Future of Mental Health Care at Bupa
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Mental Health Clinical Lead to join our Adult Mental Health service. This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll drive clinical excellence, influence service development within the counselling arm of the mental health service, and make a real impact on people’s lives.
What You’ll Do
1. Lead clinical performance and provide oversight for our Counsellors
2. Partner with the Clinical Head of Mental Health on governance, quality, and education
3. Drive quality improvement initiatives and best practice standards
4. Deliver clinical sessions one day per week
5. Support clinician development and career pathways
6. Act as a trusted clinical voice and deputy to the Clinical Head of Mental Health
What We’re Looking For
7. Accredited Counsellor / Psychotherapist with a Level 4+ recognised Counselling diploma (BACP accredited)
8. Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services
9. Proven leadership and relationship management skills
10. Experience in quality standards, audits, risk management, and handling incidents/complaints
11. Strong communication, influencing, and decision making abilities
Why Join Bupa?
At Bupa, we’re more than a health insurer and provider. We’re a purpose-driven organisation with no shareholders, meaning our focus is always on our customers and communities. You’ll work in an environment that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and empowers you to make a real difference.
You’ll also enjoy:
12. 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + option to buy/sell days
13. 3 paid volunteering days per year
14. Enhanced pension and life insurance
15. Annual performance-based bonus
16. Bupa health insurance (benefit in kind)
17. Discounted dental insurance
18. Access to Digital GP services
19. Emotional and family mental health support
20. Financial wellbeing resources
21. Support for carers