Scientific Adviser (NHS AfC: Band 8b) - Scientific adviser - NICE - The National Institute for [...]

NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

NICE seeks a Scientific Adviser to contribute to health technology assessment and guideline development. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of research projects, analyze complex data, and engage with stakeholders, promoting improved health outcomes through innovative methods. Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment are offered, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates committed to high-quality health and care.

Benefits

Generous NHS Pension

Flexible Working

Exclusive Discounts

27 days annual leave

Inclusive Staff Networks

Tailored Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in health technology assessment or health policy.
• Experience conducting research and disseminating findings.
• Ability to lead complex projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze data in collaboration with partners.
• Develop NICE policy responses to new research findings.
• Engage with stakeholders and partner organizations.

Skills

Critical appraisal

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Doctorate in medical research or related field

Job description

Employer NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Employer type NHS Site 3rd Floor Town Manchester Salary £62,215 - £72,293 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/06/2025 23:59

Scientific Adviser

NHS AfC: Band 8b

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care.

As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to creating a inclusive environment and welcome everyone from all backgrounds to apply so we can continue to create a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve.

If you are suitably qualified and have an interest in remote, hybrid, full time or part time working we encourage you to get in touch as we are happy to discuss potential flexible working opportunities.

We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London. Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary.

Job overview

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 as ERA4TB , 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.

Working for our organisation

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!

Detailed job description and main 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

Important - Due to NICE’s use of anonymised recruitment practices we ask all candidates not to include any personal details within their application. Please ensure you provide sufficient detail in the supporting information section to allow our team to make an informed judgement about your suitability for this role at this stage. CV’s will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates must ensure that all information provided in their application is factually accurate. Any examples provided must be taken from personal experience. The Civil Service abides by honesty and integrity as part of its core values, if evidence of plagiarism is found, applications may be withdrawn.

By submitting an application, you agree that it may be rejected or subject to disciplinary action if evidence of plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Please contact [e-mail] if you wish to discuss any additional needs or reasonable adjustments which may support you with your application and/or at interview.

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