Artificial Intelligence Specialist in Stoke-On-Trent inStoke-On-Trent PUBLISHED TUE 1 APR 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 8b Artificial Intelligence Specialist

UHNM has a requirement for an AI Specialist to lead our newly established AI Team. This pivotal role will be supported by Data Scientists in the successful delivery of AI and data analytics services. The primary aim is to identify user cases within the Trust that can benefit from AI investment, secure and manage funding streams, and provide technical support for AI-driven projects and systems used by UHNM. The AI Specialist will also resolve data-related issues to maintain business continuity.

Additionally, this role will involve active participation in project implementation where appropriate. The AI Specialist will work closely with the AI Programme Manager, Data Scientists, and clinical liaison officers to deliver AI solutions across the Trust, ensuring the provision of efficient and reliable services.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to leveraging AI to drive innovation and excellence in healthcare.

UHNM has adopted a Lean based improvement methodology. Building capability in our

"Improving Together" approach is a key organisational priority. Delivery of AI will provide an opportunity apply this approach in practice. As AI Specialist you will be expected to actively support the application of the "Improving Together" approach in delivering the outputs of your role.

Formulate the development vision and long-term strategy for AI and data analytics alongside the Head of Service Delivery that meets the Trust and IM&T digitalisation strategies as well as the requirements of the service.

Create, manage, and develop overarching AI/data analytics design and technical development strategies, setting out the roadmap for enhancing and updating AI systems across the Trust.

Make system design and technical decisions on current and new AI projects, involving and collaborating with the rest of the AI Team and stakeholders from the wider Trust Teams.

Work with the Head of Service Delivery to consistently move the AI service forward in terms of agility and efficiency.

Champion and contribute to the technical product documentation and work with AI third parties to ensure effective communication of AI changes and issues to the customer base.

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Collaborate with local NHS partners across the Integrated Care System to ensure the solution design is understood as it is used widely across the local health economy by other patient-facing organisations.

Provide senior expert knowledge to senior management, AI team, clinical teams on AI systems approach as well as business units across the Trust on AI needs and opportunities.

Ensure changes made within the AI infrastructure are fit for purpose, both technically and operationally and use experience of implementing AI projects to mitigate any transition or cutover risks to patient services.

Work autonomously to achieve strategic objectives and set standards and work packages and tasks for others.

Work within Trust policies and procedures, interpret and advise changes to technical and administrative policies where required.

Hold budget for installation, repair, and maintenance of AI equipment.

Identify and commission the hardware, software, and IT infrastructure needed for a project and/or new system relating to AI infrastructure.

Undertake research in relevant industry standard methodologies, tools, and techniques to best meet the future demands of the Trust on AI systems.

Understand and advise on the direction and solution design for install and access to managed software applications specifically AI infrastructure and connectivity of devices.

Resolve complex issues and where necessary recommend appropriate hardware, software, or business practice changes to Trust AI infrastructure, policies, and procedures.

Perform investigations and implement changes to resolve issues and/or comply with user requirements.

Engage with staff at all levels to accurately identify project milestones, ensuring they are consistent with the Trusts IM&T strategy.

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