User Research Officer

Job overview

We are excited to offer the opportunity to bring on board a User Research Officer. As a digital team we are continuing to expand our growing team. As a User Research Officer you will be responsible for carrying out user research across its digital transformation projects.

What do we offer?

• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours) Flexi time Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely) Career development Active wellbeing and inclusion networks Excellent pension NHS Car lease scheme Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!

Main duties of the job

Taking responsibility for specific areas of the business and/or projects, and working closely and alongside Service and Project Management teams and Corporate Functions to develop user experience and research needs.

Working with project and service teams to devise appropriate research strategies to facilitate early stage concept and prototype testing, and continual research on design iterations.

Leading the research process from developing a research and recruitment approach, through to fieldwork, analysis and report writing. Planning and conducting qualitative research to a high standard – from interviewing to moderating workshops and usability testing sessions – to generate actionable insights in support of the development of digital services.

Working closely with designers and developers to turn user data into actionable product/service requirements that feed into prototype development, and influences product/service direction. Ensuring that issues and opportunities are clearly identified and properly reported.

Managing ad-hoc qualitative research projects to explore and ensure we are meeting user and business needs.

Ensure that a wide and varied cross-section of the public are engaged in user research including those with a range of accessibility needs.

Sharing and presenting research findings and recommendations with internal audiences (e.g. project teams and senior decision makers), and external audiences (e.g. to other government teams) when required.

Working for our organisation

At the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) we deliver a range of essential national services to NHS organisations and contractors, patients and the public.

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Being one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for, our values are to be Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We CARE about what we do and support each other in achieving our objectives.

Our people are the heart of our organisation. We strive to ensure they feel trusted, valued and empowered. We’re passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. With wellbeing and inclusion central to our ethos, our BAME, Disability and Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Armed Forces and Women’s networks help our colleagues to be their authentic selves at work.

At the NHSBSA we value and respect the diversity of our colleagues and are committed to being a flexible employer. We are proud to offer flexible working opportunities. Whether you’re interested in hybrid working, working from home, flexible hours or job sharing, apply today and we can discuss available options with you at the interview stage.

We are the NHS delivering for the NHS.