Mindplace Lead Therapist (South region)

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: [email protected]