Clinical Counselling Psychologist - Edgbaston Mindplace Clinic

Location: Birmingham, B15 3BU

Job type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Work pattern: Full‑time (hybrid) and part‑time (minimum of 4 sessions / 2 days per week). Flexibility discussed.

Session requirements:
Mondays‑Friday 07:30–15:30 and 14:00–22:00; weekends 08:30–17:00 (at least one every three weekends). 5 appointments per day.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, with 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.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer interview/assessment to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We encourage all applicants to be yourself; we champion diversity and represent the communities we serve.