Senior User Researcher

Summary
MediShout is a fast-growing, international startup that digitises operational pathways in healthcare so staff can deliver best patient care. Our App is the first in healthcare for staff to report and resolve any operational issue that delays them (e.g. faulty IT, broken equipment, missing stock, estates issues), leading to staff time saved, reduction in cancelled operations and better patient care. Our main customers are healthcare suppliers; medical device companies with billions in revenue and global facilities management companies. MediShout is entering an exciting growth phase and seeking a Senior User Researcher to drive our value creation and commercial growth, by leading the delivery of new projects and pilots when we onboard new hospitals and healthcare suppliers. Your success will see our platform continue to expand in the UK and internationally, and this hands-on job will require weekly travel to hospital sites domestically and abroad as we scale.
About MediShout
The world''s first platform aggregating all operational departments and suppliers in hospitalsHospital staff and patients can report any operational issue using our app or QR codesWorking with global medical device companies and facilities management companiesHuge growth opportunity to ramp up our global expansion by onboarding more suppliersBacked by renowned investors Episode1 Ventures, Nickleby Capital, KHP, Atomico AngelsOn the NHS Innovation Accelerator and Microsoft for Startups AcceleratorThe core values we seek in our employees:Be Trustworthy (b) Be Impactful (c) Be Empathetic (d) Be Insightful (e) Be Adaptable
The Job Role
You will work in the Product Team and report into the CPO with regards to projects but will be line managed by the Head of Product. Your overall aim is to improve the usability and user experience of our products, systems, and ensure new projects and pilots are successfully implemented. The key metric of success is suppliers scaling our technology nationally or internationally.
You''ll be responsible for designing the solution that will be deployed to hospitals and healthcare suppliers, for pilots and early-stage projects. You will play a key role in mapping out existing operational challenges, collaborate with the business and implementation team to design solutions, and ensure smooth digital adoption and ease of behaviour change for staff. You will support the Implementation Team with collecting data that evidences our ROI value to hospitals and suppliers.
Your time will be divided between: 1. Onsite research, of existing and potential processes, 2. documenting insights and requirements, and 3. solution design and customisation.
This role will require regular travel to hospital sites across the UK, and abroad as the company grows. This role combines skills of digital transformation, user research, and UX design to expand MediShout''s presence within the healthcare sector in the UK and abroad. Direct hands-on experience in clinical or healthcare operational settings will be a valued asset.
Requirements
Responsibilities
User Research and Insights
Plan and lead a variety of research initiatives, including interviews, surveys, and usability studies, to gather actionable insights into the workflows and pain points of hospital staff and suppliers, defining subsequent project directionDevelop and maintain a deep understanding of our user personas, and champion their needs throughout the product development lifecycleCreate and maintain a knowledge repository of user insights for ongoing and future referenceSynthesise research findings into clear and compelling reports and presentations for stakeholders at all levels
Solution Design and Project Strategy
Own the process of translating user needs into intuitive and effective product solutions, making pragmatic decisions in collaboration with Product Managers and DesignersInform the product roadmap and influence key strategic decisions by providing data-driven recommendationsMap existing user journeys and design new workflows that improve efficiency and user satisfactionContribute to the creation and refinement of requirements and workflow documentation to ensure user needs are met
Collaboration and Leadership
Act as the product lead for key client initiatives, building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in hospitals and supplier organisations to ensure project successCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Customer Success and Business Development, to ensure alignment and successful project deliverySuggest and pursue new customer and partner opportunities, contributing to partnership strategy or providing insights that influence commercial decisionsWork autonomously to solve problems, manage project timelines, and deliver value to our clients with urgency and pragmatism
Experience and Characteristics Desired
Experience: minimum 6 years of experience in client-facing user research or solution design, with evidence of continual improvement through user testing and interpretation of analytics data for insightsIndustry: minimum 2 years experience working with hospital stakeholders, ideally with digital technology, with time spent in hospitals mapping processes and solutions with clinical staff. Understanding of data privacy and medical device regulations is a plusStartups: previous experience working in a startup or agency environmentCommunication: experience presenting to stakeholders of all levels, including c-suite
Characteristics
Trustworthy: be dependable and honest, deliver what you promise or communicate if you can''tImpactful: passionate for improving global healthcare via technology, take pride in work, problem-solverEmpathetic: treat colleagues and clients with respect, listen and understand challenges of the teamInsightful: have insight into your strengths and weaknesses, be open to receiving and giving feedbackAdaptable: manage complex processes in a rapidly changing environment, be flexible, can-do attitude
Benefits
Salary, Benefits and Specifics
£70-£80k per annum (depending on experience), with annual salary reviewsEmployee share options (EMI scheme), which vest at intervals25 days annual leave, plus Bank HolidaysEmployee Assistance Programme (access to counselling services, financial planning and discounts)Work Laptop and accessoriesAccess to Spaces and Regus co-workingFlexible hybrid working, Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm) (minimum one office day per week)The role requires a willingness to travel. Will involve multiple client visits each weekThe role is subject to a 6-month probation period
What We Provide
Tangible impact on hospital efficiencies and patient careFlexible working where possibleFeel valued and empowered to contribute to core company decisionsWork with a passionate, exceptional and smart group of individuals
Contact
For all interest and enquiries please contact careers@medishout.co.uk#J-18808-Ljbffr
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