Job title:
Band 8A NHS Lead Service Designerđź“Ť Location: Fully Remoteđź’° Rate: ÂŁ300 per day (Inside IR35)đź“… Contract: 12 months initially, with strong potential to extendWe are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Service Designer to support a high-impact NHS digital transformation programme. This is a Band 8A role suited for professionals who are confident in leading user-centred design in complex healthcare settings.Key Responsibilities:
Company
Salt Search
Job description
* Lead the planning and delivery of complex service design activities across digital health projects.
* Manage, coach and mentor junior researchers and designers, embedding best practice and user-centred methods across teams.
* Shape end-to-end service design by conducting in-depth user research, mapping journeys and aligning digital services to user needs.
* Champion inclusive and accessible design, ensuring engagement with diverse user groups.
* Work with Agile multidisciplinary teams, influencing service improvements and ensuring quality across outputs.
* Support delivery teams in understanding behavioural data and evidence to shape service improvements and strategic decisions.
* Play an instrumental role in driving cultural change across the organisation through stakeholder engagement and user advocacy.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience as a Lead Service Designer or Senior User Researcher in digital environments.
* Strong understanding of Agile, user-centred design and service transformation methods.
* Hands‑on experience with end-to-end user research and analysis, journey mapping, and service blueprinting.
* Expertise in collaborating with cross‑functional teams including product owners, developers, policy teams and delivery managers.
* High‑level stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with ability to simplify complex findings.
* Strong documentation, facilitation and coaching skills.
* Experience working in healthcare, public sector or similarly regulated environments.
Desirable:
* NHS or healthcare digital programme experience.
* Experience supporting implementation of GP service delivery tools or national digital health services.
* Familiarity with CA-SPA, Email Connect, or Integration Hub platforms.
* FEDIP Senior Practitioner or similar recognised UX/Research certification.
*Rates depend on experience and client requirementsJob InformationJob Reference: JO-2507-355130Salary: £0.00 – £300.00 per daySalary per: dayJob Duration: 6-12 MonthsJob Start Date: ASAPJob Industries: Senior Appointments TechnologyJob Locations: Greater LondonJob Types: Contract
Expected salary
ÂŁ300 per day
Location
Greater London
Job date
Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:56:44 GMT
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