The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) exists to help improve the quality, sustainability and productivity of health and social care in England. We have an international reputation for our approach to producing guidance and information on effective practice that supports better decisions and helps the health and care system to prioritise its investment. We are one of the world leaders in the work that we do!
We are looking for a passionate and committed public involvement and engagement specialist to join our People and communities team. Come and help us ensure that the voices of people with lived experience, their carers, families, and the voluntary and community sectors organisations that support them inform and influence the recommendations NICE makes.
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility
The public involvement adviser will join a passionate and experienced team, working on a portfolio of activities to engage and involve people and communities in the development of NICE guidelines, medicines appraisals and healthtech evaluations.
The public involvement adviser is responsible for identifying and supporting people who use health and social care services, carers and the public, and organisations representing their interests, in a range of NICE guidance. This includes project managing stakeholder engagement, lay member recruitment and support, and providing advice and training to various audiences. They will also contribute to the strategic development and promotion of patient and public involvement at NICE.
The public involvement adviser will play an integral part in delivering programmes of work to support our 3-year strategy for involving and engaging people and communities at NICE. They will also play a key role in supporting NICE’s broader transformational aims and strategy.
The People and Communities team advises on and supports opportunities for involving people who use health and care services, their families, carers, communities and the public across all NICE work programmes. We work with people and communities, and voluntary and community sector stakeholder organisations to ensure that people’s lived experience informs and influences NICE’s guidance, standards and advice. 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!
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ella Fitzpatrick Job title: Senior Public Involvement Adviser Email address: Ella.fitzpatrick@nice.org.uk
