Mindplace Lead Therapist (Midlands/North region)

BUPA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation is seeking a Lead Mental Health Therapist in Birmingham to lead a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality therapy. This role requires proven leadership in clinical settings, along with expertise in CBT and counselling. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and agility to adapt in a changing environment. Benefits include 25 days' holiday, performance-based bonus, and Bupa health insurance. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in shaping mental health care within the company.

Benefits

25 days' holiday (increasing with service)

3 paid volunteering days per year

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Performance-based bonus

Bupa health insurance

Access to Digital GP services

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a clinical setting with ability to motivate teams.
• Supervisor training and experience in team development.
• Agility to work at pace and adapt during change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians.
• Deliver high-quality therapy sessions while managing clinical caseload.
• Oversee clinical governance and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership in clinical setting

Expertise in CBT and counselling

Clinical governance knowledge

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma in CBT

Level 4+ Diploma in Counselling

Job description

Job Description

Lead Mental Health Therapist - Mindplace

Location: Midlands/North region (UK only)
Travel: Regular travel to Bupa Mindplace clinic sites (several times a month; subject to change)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours)
Hours: Flexibility required, including evenings and weekends as service needs
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Closing Date: Wednesday, 17th December 2025

Shape the Future of Mental Health Care with Bupa

At Bupa, we reinvest our profits into delivering better healthcare for our customers. We're looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to join us as Lead Mental Health Therapist, someone who can combine exceptional clinical expertise with strong leadership skills to drive excellence and innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and influence the future of a brand-new, exciting service, bringing vision, agility, and adaptability to a rapidly evolving environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians, fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
• Deliver high-quality therapy sessions while managing a clinical caseload.
• Oversee clinical governance, audits, and compliance to ensure best practice.
• Mentor and develop clinicians, supporting their professional journey.
• Work closely with operational teams to enhance customer experience and business performance.
• Adapt and respond quickly to changing service needs, driving strategic initiatives and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in a clinical setting, with the ability to motivate and guide teams through change.
• Supervisor training and experience in team development.
• Expertise in mental health therapies (CBT, counselling, psychology).
• Strong clinical governance knowledge and ability to manage compliance.
• Agility and flexibility to work at pace and adapt during times of growth and transformation.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and decision-making skills.

One of the following professional qualifications

• Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate, BPS & HCPC registered)
• Accredited CBT Psychotherapist (Postgraduate Diploma, BABCP accredited)
• Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Level 4+ Diploma, BACP accredited)

Why Join Us?

At Bupa, we\'re more than a healthcare 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 values diversity, encourages authenticity, and empowers you to make a real difference.

Benefits include:

• 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 and discounted dental cover
• Access to Digital GP services and mental health support
• Financial wellbeing resources and support for carers

Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self. We\'re a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more information, alternative formats, or to discuss other opportunities, please contact: [e-mail]

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Locations: Mindplace Altrincham, Mindplace Bupa Place