Mental Health Clinical Lead - Young Person's Talking Therapies Team

Bupa; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a Clinical Lead for its Young Persons Mental Health service. This pivotal leadership position is responsible for ensuring clinical excellence and outstanding care delivery while leading a team of mental health practitioners. The ideal candidate will hold advanced qualifications in clinical psychology and psychotherapy, with substantial experience in young persons' mental health. This role offers attractive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days' holiday + option to buy/sell days

3 paid volunteering days per year

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Health insurance

Discounted dental insurance

Access to Digital GP services

Emotional and family mental health support

Financial wellbeing resources

Support for carers

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Young Persons services.
• 1+ years experience in CAMHS.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical performance for Young Persons Mental Health practitioners.
• Collaborate on governance and quality.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in mental health setting

Stakeholder relationship management

Clinical quality and risk management expertise

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Commercial awareness

IT proficiency

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Doctorate level Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Postgraduate diploma Accredited CBT Psychotherapist

Level 4+ diploma Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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.