role	role_level	band	skill	skill_source	pcf_reference	esco_reference	expected_level	expected_level_number	expected_level_description	self_rating	manager_rating	gap	evidence	development_action
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	Agile research practices	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/0a9acb6b-1139-4be9-b431-3a80a959f2f4; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/33d49d4f-31ec-473f-9b8a-b555aa5116bb	practitioner	3	You can: - advocate for agile working - adapt how you design and conduct research to respond to the complexity of the product environment - understand the strategic decisions the team needs to make so you can design appropriate research - influence decisions about priorities and agile processes in the team					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	Analysis and synthesis	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f715be1d-5fc4-49d3-82a5-0b8090d12849; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/fa465db3-56e8-4b5d-a781-e2a313a4ed2d	expert	4	You can: - help an organisation to adopt a wide range of analysis and synthesis techniques, and to continually assure, improve and innovate their practices to generate clear and valuable findings					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	Inclusive research	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/bcd2ce08-ba12-4d66-865f-f4ba36419707; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/cd50d616-1f8b-481e-983f-68d2674ff82d	practitioner	3	You can: - help teams understand the diversity of users of government services - effectively include all kinds of users in appropriate research activities - advocate inclusive practices and help teams design and deliver accessible services that work for all users					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	Research management, leadership and assurance	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f88cb903-83a2-44a3-98a8-e72180ec37a9; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/39f67488-cfd3-4370-8d7e-da98163102d9; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/75d8e5d9-bef3-418b-9011-01bff9f27207	expert	4	You can: - establish and align user research programmes and teams to meet organisational goals - synthesise findings from research programmes, producing strategic insights to inform the organisation’s roadmap - set and assure good practice user research standards for the organisation, including ethics and safeguarding - assure user research quality across the organisation					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	Stakeholder relationship management	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/1af2db15-2af9-44dd-9639-bf1fc69d4c34; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/eade4171-3d57-4fb2-9518-44d5a1da4ff5	expert	4	You can: - direct the stakeholder relationship strategy for your teams - ensure stakeholder's objectives are set and support teams to meet them - influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and enable progress					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	User research methods	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4c2aa71-086f-4a46-b481-2619673c9dfe; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/896563fc-6255-4419-89c2-ffed30159ad6; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/5e14de3d-d055-427e-9f5b-eb068f56b019	expert	4	You can: - help an organisation adopt a wide range of user research methods - lead a community of practice to help an organisation continually assure, improve and innovate their user research					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	User-centred practice and advocacy	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/7364cc39-b9c0-449f-9416-57723e2fd9c4; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/ddfe79e2-c2e3-4ba7-9bdf-3820b4f75b54	practitioner	3	You can: - evaluate and choose approaches for building your team’s understanding of the user - advocate for user research with sceptical colleagues and stakeholders - help inexperienced teams to adopt user-centred practices - identify the most important challenges and opportunities for your team's service development - align research plans to address team priorities					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	Understanding health and care services	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9b63d92b-5a3a-46b0-b2ba-c98b39ea5aaf; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6c252ea9-e7df-4f82-8035-7d7ee742ff0e	practitioner	3	You can: - analyse how a service fits into care pathways across organisations - work with clinicians, care staff, and patients to shape digital services - explain the effect of digital decisions on care, safety, and staff workload 					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	Ethical research with patients and care staff	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/833289fa-3646-4010-9d9e-93ba8c9ef2d8; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/33c01497-8264-4773-81dd-6096ad512f02	practitioner	3	You can: - judge when research needs formal ethics or research governance approval and prepare what it needs - plan safe research with people in vulnerable circumstances, such as children, people with dementia, and people in crisis - plan research in clinical settings without disrupting care, working with clinical leads and care staff - support researchers to look after their own wellbeing after distressing sessions 					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	Information governance and data protection	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4346013-a967-4a58-a533-6b32ad1364c5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/51ece34f-c24e-4183-9bf4-9b6f28748aec; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/097c6a36-f031-4d3e-b5c1-62d6ffcb430b	practitioner	3	You can: - lead data protection impact assessments and information sharing agreements - advise teams on lawful basis, consent, confidentiality, and retention - investigate incidents and recommend improvements 					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	Equality, diversity, and inclusion	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/f0b45409-42ca-42bc-a701-041e594d0657; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/b55f61a4-5f9e-4741-ba95-9ac04b64119b	practitioner	3	You can: - carry out equality impact assessments - build inclusive teams and practices 					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	Clinical risk management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/47d491a9-f7c0-4b13-a10f-983d3aa0113e; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4913d0c0-133a-4c46-aac3-f5d4989a982e	working	2	You can: - take part in hazard workshops and contribute to a hazard log - follow the clinical risk management process for your work - provide evidence for a clinical safety case, such as test results 					
User researcher	Lead user researcher	8b	People management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/339ac029-066a-4985-9f9d-b3d7c8fea0bb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/add39442-b8ca-4412-8156-391db53b0c5d	practitioner	3	You can: - line manage a team, setting objectives and running appraisals - support wellbeing and manage attendance, performance, and conduct - plan the team's development and succession