We have just published job adverts for critical roles in the Transformation Directorate at NHS England to lead user-centred design of national health services:

Lead Service Designers: nhsdigitalweb.eploy.net/vacancies/2848…

Lead Interaction Designer: jobs.digital.nhs.uk/vacancies/2970…

#nhs #nhs jobs #ucd

Love Christmas me.

My festive gift, an opportunity to join our great community as a Lead User Researcher.

We are expanding our user research leadership team and these roles will lead the delivery of great user research that makes a difference and helps to save lives.

jobs.digital.nhs.uk/vacancies/2758…

'We will reduce cognitive load for our users.'

I'm actually sick of hearing this. It's become such a throw-away comment. Has anyone working in #UCD ever done any work to prove we did this thing?

After almost 6 years working for the NHS, I have just 9.5 working days left. It's been the best of times. It's been the worst of times 💙

The process for selling a house and buying a new one can get in the bin 🗑

If you see this tweet, quote tweet it with the most recent photo you took of your pet. No cheating.

Since returning to work in the office I have forgotten: security pass, purse, headphones. This morning I turned up with no laptop 🙃

💯 this. A small part of me dies inside when someone pipes up with 'can I just play devil's advocate'

Do you live in #WestLeeds . Are you in need of warm clothing? Come to #Bramley Community Clothing Exchange on Wednesday and help yourself to any items of clothing you like.

#Christmas is a time to share, to give and help each other.
#Christmas Spirit Zero Waste Leeds BARCA-Leeds

I don't want to be a killjoy, but fireworks going off on my dog walk at lunchtime tipped me over the edge. Another walk abandoned 😞

Petition: Ban sale of fireworks to the public and limit sales to licensed displays only petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6168…

After a weekend of house buying and selling shenanigans, I was asked for ID in Morrisons. Perked me right up. Who knew the lighting in Morrisons was so flattering?

A privilege to talk HETT Show this morning about the role of user centred design in patient safety. Thank you Helen Hughes for being a fantastic chair!

Today we bought the dog a snood. Whatever next...

Loved the Design Museum in Copehagen this morning! Also, most importantly, an excellent cafe and gift shop 🇩🇰

Great work from Tamara Farrar and team on helping to ensure registering for a GP was accessible for all