In this episode, Melanie Johnson and Sally Edgington host Jacqui Rock, the Chief Commercial Officer of NHS England, who shares insights from her career in finance and government, her motivation for joining the NHS, and her commitment to driving change. Jacqui discusses the NHS reform plan, focusing on shifts from hospital to community care, analog to digital processes, and sickness to prevention. She highlights the role of procurement and supply chain transformation in achieving these goals and the importance of collaboration with trade associations to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare system.

Jacqui also discusses her vision for a more diverse and inclusive workforce, emphasising the value of diverse perspectives in healthcare and med tech fields. She encourages industry leaders to support initiatives like the upcoming Procurement Act and NHS sustainability efforts. To close, Jacqui reflects on her career, sharing leadership lessons and a love for horror novels, specifically Stephen King's works.

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