Mindplace Lead Therapist (Midlands/North region)

Bupa; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Mental Health Therapist to lead a team in delivering exceptional mental health services. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, expertise in mental health therapies, and a passion for mentoring. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical governance, guiding teams through change, and ensuring best practice. This permanent, full-time role offers flexibility, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus option to buy/sell days

3 paid volunteering days

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Bupa health insurance

Access to Digital GP services

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience to guide teams effectively.
• Supervisor training and team development experience.
• Strong clinical governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver high-quality therapy while managing cases.
• Mentor and develop clinicians.

Skills

Leadership experience in a clinical setting

Expertise in mental health therapies

Agility and flexibility

Excellent communication 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]