Job Description:
Mental Health Clinical Lead – CYP Mindplace
Location:
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours) – Flexible options available
Salary: Competitive salary (depending on experience) + excellent benefits
Closing Date: Thursday, 5th March 2026
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
1. Provide clinical leadership and oversight to CYP mental health practitioners.
2. Collaborate with the Clinical Head of Mental Health on governance, quality assurance and clinical policy development.
3. Drive quality improvement initiatives, audits and clinical risk management.
4. Act as a trusted clinical voice and deputy to the Clinical Head of Mental Health when needed.
5. Support effective communication strategies across clinical teams.
Service Development & Workforce Support
6. Support the development, delivery and growth of the national CYP service.
7. Contribute to new product development and educational initiatives.
8. Build CPD pathways and career development opportunities for clinicians and practitioners.
9. Provide leadership support to Lead Therapists via dotted‑line management.
Clinical Delivery
10. Deliver direct clinical sessions one day per week (adjusted as needed).
11. Uphold safe, consistent practice including safeguarding leadership and reflective practice.
Operational & Commercial Collaboration
12. Partner with commercial teams (Product, Sales, Marketing, Media) to provide clinical expertise.
13. Support tenders, bids, customer presentations and strategic projects.
14. Work alongside operations and resource teams to support recruitment and service resourcing.
Essential Qualifications (One of the Following)
15. Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate level, BPS‑accredited, HCPC registered)
16. Accredited CBT Psychotherapist (PG Diploma, BABCP‑accredited)
17. Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Level 4+ diploma, BACP‑accredited)
Applicants must have substantial experience in CYP mental health services.
Key Skills & Experience
18. Minimum 1 year’s CAMHS/CYP experience
19. Proven leadership experience in a mental health setting
20. Strong background in governance, quality assurance and risk management
21. Excellent communication and decision‑making skills
22. Commercial understanding and cross‑functional collaboration skills
23. IT proficiency and strong organisational capability
24. Ability to adapt through service growth and drive change
25. 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
26. 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + option to buy/sell
27. 3 paid volunteering days
28. Enhanced pension & life insurance
29. Annual performance‑based bonus
30. Bupa health insurance
31. Discounted dental cover
32. Digital GP access
33. Emotional and family wellbeing support
34. Financial wellbeing resources
35. Support for carers