Welcome to the second panel in our Women in Healthtech series!
This month we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible women shaping the future of digital health—leaders, innovators, and mentors who are pushing boundaries, challenging biases, and driving meaningful change in the industry.
In this episode, we’ll be exploring key themes like bridging the gender gap in healthtech leadership, the rise of FemTech, the power of mentorship, and the policy shifts needed to build a more gender-equal future. We’ll also discuss how women-led healthtech solutions are transforming patient care, the role of coaching in supporting female leadership, and the importance of retaining talent in an NHS workforce under increasing strain.
Meet Our Guests
Catherine Corbett – Group Clinical Change Management & Communication Lead, Blackrock Health
Catherine is a clinical transformation expert with a deep understanding of how digital solutions impact frontline care. With experience leading EPR implementation, change management, and clinical risk management, she’s passionate about empowering teams, proactive site readiness, and sustainability in digital health. As a mentor and advocate for female leadership, she brings invaluable insights into how we can better support and retain women in digital health roles.
Rachel Murphy – Founder, The Grafter
Rachel is a digital health entrepreneur and transformation leader with a track record of delivering large-scale NHS digital programs. As the founder of The Grafter, she helps organisations build high-performing teams that drive change and innovation. With a no-nonsense approach to leadership, Rachel is passionate about breaking barriers, challenging bias, and ensuring that women have a seat at the table in healthtech leadership.
Leah Parry – Chief X Information Officer (CXIO), UHBW
As CXIO for Nursing, Midwifery, and AHPs at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW), Leah is a key figure in integrating technology with clinical practice. She leads digital transformation efforts that enhance patient safety, improve clinical workflows, and optimise healthcare delivery. With a strong background in physiotherapy and informatics, Leah is committed to ensuring digital solutions support—not hinder—clinicians on the frontline.
Kimberley Dawson – Senior Digital Safety Officer, Bedfordshire NHSFT
Kimberley plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety in digital health. As a Senior Digital Safety Officer, she focuses on governance, risk management, and compliance to make sure digital systems are safe, effective, and aligned with NHS standards. Her work bridges the gap between technology and patient outcomes, reinforcing the importance of clinical risk management in digital health innovation.
Breaking Barriers & Leading Change
Today, we’ll discuss:
The importance of leadership, mentorship, and career coaching for women in digital health.
How we can shift the narrative from “women-focused” solutions to engaging men in tech as allies.
The challenges women face in healthtech—and the strategies to overcome them.
The rise of FemTech and how women-led innovations are addressing critical healthcare gaps.
Policy and advocacy—how do we shape a more inclusive future in digital health?
Women are driving real change in healthtech, but we still have work to do. The NHS is under pressure, and digital transformation is key to ensuring we can continue delivering high-quality care. To make this shift sustainable, we need to attract and retain more talent—both clinicians and non-clinicians—while building strong support networks, mentorship programs, and leadership pathways.
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