Clinical Counselling Psychologist - Mindplace Milton Keynes

Richmond Villages; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking a Clinical Counselling Psychologist to deliver high-quality therapeutic care. This role offers part-time or hybrid work options while providing support to customers through engaging consultations. Ideal candidates will have a professional doctorate and relevant clinical experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Bupa health insurance

Access to family mental health line

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's post-qualification clinical experience is essential.
• Training and accreditation in specialised areas is desirable.
• Experience managing own caseload and meeting individual targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality therapeutic care with excellent clinical outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and formulate evidence-based interventions.
• Work within sessional limits based on the client's Private Medical Insurance allowance.

Skills

General adult mental health experience

Proficient IT skills

Strong presentation skills

Excellent customer service

Education

Professional doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology

Health and Care Professions Council registration

Tools

Microsoft Systems

Electronic medical record systems

Job description

Clinical Counselling Psychologist – Mindplace Milton Keynes

Location: Milton Keynes MK7 7PB

Type: Permanent

Hours: Part‑time (minimum 4 sessions / 2 days per week). Full‑time available on a hybrid basis.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary + fantastic benefits.

Session Requirements

• Session times: Monday to Friday 07:30/08:00 – 15:30/16:00; 14:00 – 22:00; weekends 08:30–17:00 (at least 1 in every 3 weekends, may be less depending on location).
• 5 appointments per day.

Your Role

As a Clinical Counselling Psychologist within Bupa Health Services, you’ll support our customers by providing education on how to live longer, healthier, happier lives. You’ll spend the majority of your time with our customers, doing what you do best.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality therapeutic care with excellent clinical outcomes.
• Deliver comprehensive assessments and formulations for evidence‑based intervention.
• Offer different models of service delivery: face‑to‑face, telephone, or video consultations.
• Adhere to Bupa's case management processes and collaborate with Clinical Leads and the therapy team.
• Work within sessional limits based on the client's Private Medical Insurance allowance.
• Provide signposting or onward referrals as needed.
• Offer ad‑hoc wellbeing support and coaching.
• Conduct one‑off assessments and referral recommendations.
• Provide group psychoeducation and mental health awareness through remote presentations, workshops, and training.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and Bupa's service policies.
• Attend regular clinical supervision and monthly team meetings.
• Collaborate with the operational and clinical team to improve client and employee experiences.

Essential Skills / Qualifications

• Professional doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society.
• Health and Care Professions Council registration as a Chartered Clinical/Counselling Psychologist.
• General adult mental health experience.
• At least 1 year's post‑qualification clinical experience.

Desirable

• Training and accreditation in specialised areas of psychological relevance.
• Corporate experience.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.

Key Skills & Experience

• General adult mental health specialism experience.
• Corporate experience and business understanding.
• Up‑to‑date CPD.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Systems and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to evaluate, plan, and prioritise workload within demanding time scales.
• Proven customer service and client liaison experience.
• Excellent application of clinical knowledge.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing own caseload and working towards individual targets and outcomes.
• High standards in written and oral communication.
• Diverse and varied clinical experience.

Personal Characteristics

• Well‑developed communication skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work autonomously in a busy environment.
• Understanding of a corporate environment.
• Ability to work at pace.
• Excellent team player.
• Strong problem‑solving capability.
• Strong professional and personal drive.
• Ability to respond rapidly and decisively.

Benefits

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, with the option to buy or sell.
• Enhanced pension and life insurance.
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work.
• Discounted access to online gym sessions.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
• Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate.
• Access to our Digital GP platform on your mobile.
• Emotional wellbeing support.
• Access to family mental health line.
• Financial wellbeing channels.
• Support for carers.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa". We champion diversity and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.