Mindplace Lead Therapist (Midlands/North region)

Bupa; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Manchester is seeking a dynamic Lead Mental Health Therapist to drive excellence in mental healthcare. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, deliver therapy sessions, and ensure compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate will have proven clinical leadership experience and expertise in various mental health therapies. Bupa offers an inclusive environment and a range of benefits, including generous holidays and health coverage.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday (increasing with service)

3 paid volunteering days per year

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Bupa health insurance

Access to Digital GP services

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a clinical setting.
• Supervisor training and experience in team development.
• Expertise in mental health therapies (CBT, counselling, psychology).

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians.
• Deliver high-quality therapy sessions while managing a clinical caseload.
• Oversee clinical governance and audits to ensure best practice.
• Mentor and develop clinicians, supporting their professional journey.
• Adapt quickly to changing service needs and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership in clinical settings

Communication skills

Mental health therapies expertise

Clinical governance knowledge

Agility and flexibility

Decision-making skills

Education

Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

Accredited CBT Psychotherapist

Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist

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]