Mindplace Lead Therapist (South region)

Bupa; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dynamic Lead Mental Health Therapist to inspire a multidisciplinary team and drive excellence in mental health care. You will manage therapy sessions, oversee compliance, and mentor clinicians while adapting to evolving service needs. The ideal candidate has proven leadership in clinical settings, expertise in mental health therapies, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and numerous employee benefits including health insurance and paid volunteering days.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

3 paid volunteering days per year

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Bupa health insurance

Access to Digital GP services

Financial wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams through change.
• Supervisor training and experience in team development.
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly to service needs.

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 compliance to ensure best practice.
• Mentor and develop clinicians, supporting their professional journey.
• Work closely with operational teams to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Leadership experience in a clinical setting

Expertise in mental health therapies

Strong clinical governance knowledge

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: South 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: Clinical Services

Locations: Mindplace Broadgate London, Mindplace Chertsey, Mindplace Clapham, Mindplace Claygate, Mindplace Fulham, Mindplace Great Portland St, Mindplace Harrow, Mindplace London Medical, Mindplace Maidstone, Mindplace Milton Keynes, Mindplace Putney, Mindplace Staines, Mindplace St Albans, Mindplace Winchester