The interoperability conversation continues in this episode as Randal is joined by Rachel Murphy, Hassan Chaudhury, and Professor Sultan Muhmud. Listen as they discuss interoperability, renegade Trusts, and what organisations are looking for on an international level. 02:20 Interoperability challenges within the NHS over the years 04:40 What it loo…

Rachel Murphy and Randal talk about Rachel's days on NHS Digital's Empower the person programme. Including point solutions and Rachel's favourite subject, interoperability. 00:55 Rachel's role within the programme 05:50 How long the NHS Digital role lasted 10:29 How you get started with a programme of this size and delivering outcomes 13:35 The fir…

Everyone has been through quite a lot this year, For Difrent, it has seen an acquisition by The Panoply Group. Jo sat down with Rach and Neal (Panoply) to chat about 2020, what's been learned in 2020 from the good and the bad to hope in 2021. 02:03 What has gone well 06:30 Handling a business during a pandemic 08:53 What didn't go so well in 2020 1…

With Covid-19 still front and centre across the globe, diversity hasn't been far behind. This pandemic has shone an even harsher light on the inequalities people are facing on a daily basis that can't be ignored any longer. From social mobility, gaps in representation, to accessibility, we pose the question: are we getting the basics right? Enjoy t…

Teams across Healthcare organisations are increasingly leaning into technology to help them deliver services, often at scale and with pace, that will have a positive impact on the lives of patients, clinical staff, and citizens. But, the question is, how do you mobilise and lead a high-performing digital delivery team, especially during a pandemic,…

Take a listen to our User Researcher's, Merissa Brown, Erin Grey, and Steven Palmer as they talk to Randal Whitmore about what it's like to conduct User Research during a lockdown while working on the NHS Jobs platform. Hear about the inevitable tech woes that become part and parcel of the experience as well as asking the big question - has User Re…

Diary of a CEO: July to September 2020 Listen as Rachel updates on the crazy last few months and gets honest about what an acquisition really entails! What went well? 01:20 A scientific approach to bidding and remote pitching 03:43 Difrent’s acquisition by The Panoply Group 07:04 Face-to-face meetings with staff and clients 08:15 Watching Nic Carne…

We're back and the world has definitely changed! In our first episode of 2020, Rachel Murphy sits down to chat with Randal Whitmore, Jay Heal, and Andrew Larcombe who were part of a team launching an NHSX service during the early lockdown stages of Covid-19. The delivery was completed in just a month, an incredibly short amount of time for a nation…

Difrent has gone from strength to strength and much growth has happened throughout the year. Jo sat down with Rach and Steve to chat about Difrent in 2019, the successes and learnings, and the aims for 2020. Ultimately, will they be able to sum up this year and the next in three words? • Highlights of the year • Rach stepping back from the business…

Rachel Murphy attended and spoke at Silicon Slopes in Utah on the 31st of February. She spoke about her history of coming up through the old school business way to the new ways of startup. She also talks about the work Difrent have done over the last twelve months. Song: Fredji - Flying High (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyr…

Welcome back to Rachel's CEO Diary, days 80-120. We jump straight into what's been going on over the last 40 days including: What's gone well Opening up NHS BSA with Overseas NHS Jobs private BETA with a shout out to Scott Smith for the open show and tell as part of NHS Digital's Service Manual. A number of key hires to help us bolster our senior c…

Rachel Murphy attended and spoke at a DataTalks event in London on the 27th of June. She spoke about data and how spanning her 20 year career, it has informed every transformation she's been a part of. Here's the video too https://youtu.be/fCuvErvILXw.

Welcome to Rachel's latest instalment of Diary of a CEO, part2 To keep it punchy, we broke it up into two parts. Listen to Rach talk all the things that haven't gone well in her last 40 days and what's coming up for the next 40 days: Getting personal Discovery work and the learning curves Leaders Director continues Strategic partnerships are a must…

Welcome to Rachel's latest instalment of Diary of a CEO. To keep it punchy, we broke it up into two parts. Listen to Rach talk all the things that have gone well in her last 40 days: GDS assessment passed for NHS Jobs Good engagement with NHSX team Next phase for British Psychological Society Advisory Board announcement International Women's Day pr…