At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead digital and data transformation projects, ensuring safe and effective NHS services.
- Company: Join DHU Healthcare, where every role makes a difference in patient care.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, wellbeing support, and access to the NHS pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare through innovative digital solutions and procurement strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial leadership and procurement within digital and data sectors.
The predicted salary is between 47440 - 47440 £ per year.
Category Specialist
Date
2026-09-05
Location
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, GB, DE6 1
Contract
Permanent
Salary
£47,440 Per annum (Band 7)
At DHU Healthcare, every role matters.
Because every moment gives us the chance to make the difference - for patients, colleagues and communities.
Wherever you join us, your compassion, commitment and skills will not only make all the difference in the moment today but also shape the care we deliver tomorrow.
Purpose of the role
You will provide specialist commercial and procurement leadership for complex Digital and Data transformation programmes, including cloud services, EPR and clinical systems, infrastructure modernisation, interoperability, cyber security, AI-enabled technologies, digital platforms, and strategic technology partnerships.
This role is responsible for developing and delivering category strategies, sourcing activities, and supplier management arrangements that support the organisation's delivery of safe, effective, resilient, and value-for-money NHS funded services.
- Key areas of Responsibility
- Lead the development and delivery of digital and data category strategies aligned to organisational priorities and NHS service delivery requirements.
- Deliver complex, high-value procurement exercises in line with public procurement principles.
- Ensure commercial arrangements support clinical safety, data security, and service continuity.
- Support major digital transformation programmes including EPR, cloud, infrastructure, interoperability, cyber security, data platforms, AI-enabled technologies, and digitally enabled clinical services.
- Provide robust commercial advice on contract structures, pricing models, and risk allocation.
- Ensure commercial arrangements align with NHS cyber security, information governance, DSPT, and data protection requirements.
- Support the Head of Procurement & Supplier Management in delivering procurement activity across non-Digital and Data categories as required.
- Translate technical and service requirements into commercially robust procurement strategies.
- Support development of procurement capability across the organisation.
- For you, Benefits that work
- We'll support your health, happiness and future with benefits that put you first:
- Access to the NHS pension scheme (we'll also honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if you're transferring).
- Wellbeing support.
- Flexible working options.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
At DHU Healthcare, you'll find a welcoming, supportive environment with wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth.
Your career and contribution really matter - for you, for them, with us.
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Category Specialist in Compton employer: DHU Healthcare
At DHU Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer where compassion and respect are at the heart of our work culture. Located in Loughborough, our not-for-profit organisation offers a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development, ensuring that every Registered Nurse can make a meaningful impact in urgent care. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values your contributions and prioritises patient care.
