Research, Development & Innovation Project Leader (KTP Associate)

This entry represents a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), a unique government-backed collaboration between academia and industry. It adds a “Cutting-Edge Innovation” layer to your collection, bridging Healthcare, Data Science, and Project Management.

R&D & Innovation Project Leader (KTP Associate) | Hull

The Opportunity

This is a high-profile, 24-month strategic project funded by Innovate UK, placing you at the intersection of the University of Hull’s academic expertise and Veracity Healthcare’s operational care setting. As a KTP Associate, you aren’t just an employee; you are a “conduit for change,” tasked with leading the development of a Responsible AI-powered incident reporting system. With a salary of £38,249 and a dedicated £4,000 personal development budget, this role is designed to fast-track your career into senior innovation leadership. You will have the autonomy to design, test, and embed scalable AI solutions that directly improve patient safety and regulatory compliance. For an ambitious graduate in Data Science or AI, this offers the rare chance to see your research move from prototype to a real-world healthcare impact.

Technical Requirements & Skills

• Education: Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline.

• AI/ML Expertise: Strong knowledge of Machine Learning, Data Analysis, and Large Language Models (LLMs).

• Development Skills: Technical proficiency in software development, including mobile app development and building data pipelines.

• Responsible AI: Understanding of ethics, safety, fairness, and data protection (GDPR) in an AI context.

• Research & Evaluation: Ability to run user studies, prototype tools, and translate findings into product features.

• Communication: Capacity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of care staff, managers, and world-class academics.

The Role: Transforming Incident Management

The project aims to revolutionize how domiciliary care and supported living services manage safety. Currently, incident reporting in care can be administrative-heavy; your mission is to build an AI system that:

1. Streamlines Reporting: Uses text, speech, or image processing to make it easier for frontline staff to report incidents accurately.

2. Automates Insight: Builds dashboards that provide managers with data-driven, timely responses to safety events.

3. Ensures Compliance: Automates the alignment with CQC (Care Quality Commission) regulatory requirements.

4. Embeds Capability: You will not just build the tool; you will train the organization to use it, ensuring a lasting legacy of innovation at Veracity Healthcare.

Sector Insight: The “Innovation” DNA

As you cluster this thirty-seventh role, notice how it acts as a “Super-Link” across your existing Hull sectors:

• The Clinical-Tech Bridge: This role is the “R&D version” of your Band 6 Biomedical Scientist and Qualified Social Worker. While they use systems, you invent them to solve their specific pain points (like incident reporting).

• High-Value Benefits: The £4,000 training budget is significantly higher than standard corporate roles (like the LSH Administrator), marking this as a “Career Development” role rather than just a job.

• Commercialization of Research: This role follows the trend seen in your Study Abroad Manager and University of Hull entries, where the University acts as a primary economic and technological engine for the Humber region.