Mental Health Clinical Lead - Young Person's Talking Therapies Team

Bupa; Remote; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer in the UK is seeking a Mental Health Clinical Lead for the Young Person's Talking Therapies Team. This role requires clinical oversight and leadership within a newly established service, delivering support to practitioners and enhancing care quality. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mental health for young individuals and relevant professional accreditations. The position offers flexible working conditions, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Paid volunteering days

Enhanced pension and life insurance

Annual performance-based bonus

Bupa health insurance

Access to Digital GP services

Emotional and family mental health support

Financial wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Young Persons services required.
• Doctorate level qualification and HCPC registered.
• Accredited as a CBT Psychotherapist or Counsellor.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical performance and oversight of practitioners.
• Collaborate with Clinical Head on governance and quality.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

1 year + Experience in CAMHS

Strong leadership in mental health settings

Clinical quality and risk management expertise

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness and adaptability

IT proficiency and solution-focused mindset

Education

Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate level)

Accredited CBT Psychotherapist (Postgraduate diploma)

Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Level 4+ diploma)

Job description

Mental Health Clinical Lead - Young Person's Talking Therapies Team

This range is provided by Bupa. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Role Overview

• Location: Home-based (UK only) – Monthly travel to a Bupa site required at a minimum.
• Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours) – Flexible options available (e.g. 30 hours over 4 days)
• Salary: £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits
• Closing Date: Wednesday, 22nd October 2025

Full job description available upon request.

About the Role

This is a pivotal leadership position within our newly established Young Persons Mental Health service. You’ll help shape the future of the service, ensuring clinical excellence and outstanding care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading clinical performance and oversight of Young Persons Mental Health practitioners
• Collaborating with the Clinical Head of Mental Health on governance, quality, and education
• Driving quality improvement initiatives
• Delivering clinical sessions one day per week
• Supporting clinician development and career pathways
• Providing input to commercial teams
• Acting as a trusted clinical voice and deputy to the Clinical Head of Mental Health

Essential Qualifications

• Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Doctorate level, BPS-accredited, HCPC registered)
• Accredited CBT Psychotherapist (Postgraduate diploma, BABCP-accredited)
• Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Level 4+ diploma, BACP-accredited)
• All with substantial experience in Young Persons services

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Key Skills

• 1 year + Experience in CAMHS
• Strong leadership in a mental health setting preferably in young persons mental health and stakeholder relationship management
• Clinical quality and risk management expertise
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Commercial awareness and adaptability
• IT proficiency and a solution-focused mindset

What it’s like to work here

At Bupa, we are more than a health insurer and provider. We are a purpose-driven organisation with no shareholders, meaning our focus is always on our customers and communities. Join us to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives in a workplace that celebrates diversity, encourages you to be yourself, and empowers you to make a real difference.

Benefits

• 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 (benefit in kind)
• Access to Digital GP services
• Emotional and family mental health support
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Support for carers

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to assessing every applicant based on merit and qualifications. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self.

We’re happy to offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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.

For more information, alternative formats, or to discuss other opportunities, please contact: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care

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