Job summary
- Main area
- Scientific adviser
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 907-754
- 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
Employer heading

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
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Experience in conducting methods research and disseminating findings
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to identify, critically appraise, analyse and synthesise highly complex evidence and present it clearly and precisely, both verbally and in writing
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to effectively lead complex projects and deliver work of a high standard with conflicting and demanding deadlines
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bethany Shinkins
- Job title
- Senior Scientific Adviser
- Email address
- [email protected]
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