Job Summary
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a talented and user-focused Senior UI/UX Designer to join its digital team. This key role involves creating intuitive, accessible, and impactful digital experiences that enhance both clinical and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will collaborate in an agile, cross-functional team, working closely with stakeholders and the Lead Front-End Developer to deliver user-centred digital solutions that align with the Trust’s strategic goals.
- Employer: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Senior UI/UX Designer
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £47,810 – £54,710 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time (Permanent, Flexible Working Available)
- Closing Date: 23 October 2025
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Design and Deliver User-Centred Solutions
Create accessible, impactful, and intuitive digital experiences across multiple platforms.
Prioritise user needs while aligning with NHS service standards.
Champion UI/UX Best Practices
Promote and apply best practices to ensure consistency, usability, and accessibility in all digital products.
Collaborate in Agile Teams
Work in a supportive, agile environment contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Prototype and Validate
Lead the creation of interactive prototypes during discovery phases to support requirement gathering and user testing.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with stakeholders and the Lead Front-End Developer to address complex design challenges and achieve organisational goals.
Support Front-End Development
Translate design prototypes into responsive, accessible, and high-performing web interfaces.
Ensure Standards Compliance
Adhere to NHS Digital Service Standards and accessibility guidelines.
Mentor and Guide
Provide guidance to developers and junior designers in front-end technologies and design principles.
Contribute to Strategic Initiatives
Support delivery of design work that advances the Trust’s Digital Clinical Strategy and transformation programmes.
About Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust manages three major hospitals—North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham—as well as several community hospitals and clinics stretching from Tynemouth to Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Recognised for innovation and quality, the Trust operates the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England.
Employees benefit from working in one of the best-performing NHS organisations, in an area known for its clean air, affordable living, rich history, and strong sense of community—an experience proudly known as “The Northumbria Way.”
Job Description
The Senior UI/UX Designer will bring creativity, strategic thinking, and hands-on design expertise to craft meaningful digital experiences. The role requires practical experience within the software development lifecycle, especially in agile and cross-functional environments.
Key Requirements:
Ability to transform complex problems into elegant, user-focused solutions.
Strong collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Professional knowledge acquired through a degree or equivalent experience.
In-depth understanding of software development and digital design strategy.
Strong experience in UI/UX or digital product design roles.
Proven ability in designing for both web and mobile applications.
Expertise in responsive design, grid systems, and accessibility standards.
Skilled in industry-standard tools such as Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Balsamiq, Omnigraffle, InVision, or Sketch.
Desirable Experience
Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for design handoff and developer collaboration.
Experience with prototyping, iterative design, and agile environments.
Exposure to healthcare or regulated industries.
Experience using analytics tools.
Mentoring or supporting junior designers.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to its inclusion under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS):
Applications from candidates requiring a Skilled Worker visa are welcome. The Trust can provide sponsorship where applicable, in line with UK Visas and Immigration guidance.
Applicants who have lived abroad for 12 months or more in the past 10 years must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence.
How to Apply:
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