Vacancy at NICE
We are looking for professional specialist committee members with an interest in obsessive compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder to join the Quality Standards Advisory Committee.
Roles Being Recruited
* Psychologist with expertise in OCD and BDD in adults
* Mental health nurse with expertise in OCD and BDD
Responsibilities
* Attend two Quality Standards Advisory Committee meetings (in-person or virtual).
* Attend a short virtual meeting (30 minutes) with the NICE quality standards team prior to the first committee meeting.
* Read, review and comment on relevant material at key points during the development of the quality standard.
* Prioritise areas of care for which quality statements and measures should be developed.
* Work with the NICE team and the committee chair as required between meetings; deadlines may be tight.
* Prepare for the committee meetings by reviewing papers and gathering additional information on the proposed topics.
* Consider consultation comments.
* Follow agreed decision-making procedures and accept the collective decisions of the committee.
* Champion the quality standard after publication and undertake activities to promote endorsement.
Other Expectations
* Dedicate time to attend committee meetings and apply personal and professional knowledge to inform the development of the quality standard.
* Raise concerns about the process or details in the draft quality standard and attempt to resolve them within the committee.
* Contribute positively to the work of the committee and the development of the quality standard.
* Consider the analysis and interpretation of evidence prepared by the NICE team.
* Act professionally, show good manners and be courteous to colleagues and staff at all times.
* Be impartial and honest; use public funds responsibly.
* Read and adhere to NICE’s Principles.
* Act valuing equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity and respect.
* Read and adhere to NICE’s policies on hospitality, declarations of interest and travel and subsistence.
Remuneration
The position is unpaid; however, NICE will reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (e.g., train fares, hotel costs) when necessary for attending committee meetings, per NICE’s non-staff reimbursement policy.
Time Commitment
Members are expected to attend two half-day committee meetings during the quality standard development. Meetings will be either virtual via Zoom or in-person in Manchester or London.
Conditions
Attendance at two Quality Standards Advisory Committee meetings over a ten-month period, plus preparation work and discussion of meeting outputs. Additional input may be requested close to publication.
Closing Date
12:00 midnight on 01 May 2026
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