Scientific Adviser

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is hiring a Scientific Adviser to manage health technology assessment projects that impact NICE's operations. Ideal candidates will hold a doctorate and have experience in policy development, health economics, or related fields. The role offers a flexible working environment with generous benefits including a competitive salary and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous NHS Pension

Flexible Working

Exclusive Discounts

27 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Inclusive Staff Networks

Tailored Development

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent knowledge in relevant health discipline.
• Experience in health technology assessment or policy development.
• Skills in leading projects and analyzing complex evidence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and disseminate findings collaboratively.
• Develop responses to science policy issues.
• Engage with stakeholders and supervise project implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Doctorate

Job description

Go back NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Scientific Adviser

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Are you a proactive and enthusiastic individual with experience in health technology assessment (HTA), health policy development, guideline development, or health economics and outcomes research? Do you want to play a key role in managing a portfolio of science policy and methods research projects that have a major impact on how NICE works?

We have vacancies for three permanent Scientific Advisers in NICE's Science Policy and Research team. The team has established a wide and growing portfolio of research projects to develop improved methods for health technology assessment and guideline development. These include multi-national projects such asERA4TB, IDERHA, AD-RIDDLE, PREDICTOM, EDiHTA, READI, SUSTAIN-HTA, SYNTHIA, and ASSESS-DHT.

The post holder will initially work on one or more of our current projects but will also contribute to future research proposals. The team adopts a flexible approach, meaning that the specific tasks assigned to the post-holder may change in response to business needs, providing opportunity to learn about a wide range of hot topics in health technology assessment such as the use of real-world evidence, AI, synthetic data, and the evaluation of digital health technologies.

Interviews expected to take place on 1st and 2nd July. Please note these roles can be based at either our Manchester (M1 3BN) or London offices (E20 1JQ).

Main duties of the job

The Scientific Advisers within the SP&R team are responsible for a range of activities, including:

• Conducting research, analysing data and disseminating findings in collaboration with partners in the UK and internationally.
• Developing NICE responses to science policy issues. Typically, a policy response is needed when new research findings, or new policy decisions by government or regulators, mean that NICE's policies or methods require updating.
• Working with colleagues across NICE to identify and prioritise areas where methodological research is needed.
• Working with colleagues across NICE to encourage the implementation and adoption of research findings in NICE's methods and processes.
• Developing applications for research funding in collaboration with partners in the UK and internationally.
• Engaging with stakeholders and partner organisations.

About us

The Science Evidence and Analytics (SEA) Directorate is responsible for ensuring that NICE uses the best available evidence in its guidance to support health and care decision makers across health and care. Although the Science Policy and Research (SP&R) Programme sits within SEA, our remit is to support the whole Institute. The SP&R programme undertakes methods research and works with and influences external policy partners on scientific and research issues related to the work of NICE. The team works to develop NICE's methods and encourages partners to commission research relevant to the work of NICE.

We can offer you a great place to work with good benefits, flexible working, and a supportive, friendly, and inclusive environment.

Our benefits include:Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK.Flexible Working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times.Exclusive Discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card.Time to Recharge - Start with 27 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.Inclusive Staff Networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and more - we celebrate diversity.Tailored Development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities.

If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!

Job responsibilities

To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.

Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Doctorate (or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience and training/development) and further specialist training in the field of one or more of the following: medical research including health outcomes research, health policy, health economics, medical statistics, epidemiology, or another relevant health-related discipline

Experience

• Experience in either of the following fields: Health technology assessment or regulation of pharmaceuticals or medical devices, developing health and care policy or technical methods/process guides

Experience

• Experience in conducting methods research and disseminating findings

Skills

• Ability to identify, critically appraise, analyse and synthesise highly complex evidence and present it clearly and precisely, both verbally and in writing

Skills

• Ability to effectively lead complex projects and deliver work of a high standard with conflicting and demanding deadlines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

£62,215 to £72,293 a yearper annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours